Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
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♥ Raising a Family ♥
Rainy Day Activities
Rainy days can make for some very bored kids. Bored kids can make trouble. No…
Teaching Empathy to Kids in an All-About-Me World
There are so many values to teach our children, right? Empathy can be a…
What To Do When Your Child Is Having Nightmares
Your child is having nightmares. They can’t sleep, so they sure as heck aren’t going…
More backup on the parenting journey >
♥ Homeschool or Bust ♥
Best Math Toys and Games for Preschool & Kindergarten
Does it matter if you use math toys and games for preschool and kindergarten? Teaching…
Alphabet – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Alphabet Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
Morning Board Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Morning Board printables! Your free download will include…
Nature Scavenger Hunt – Free Printable
This free printable Nature Scavenger Hunt is a great lesson starter, when you discuss the…
More for any level of parent teaching >
♥ Mom Life Unfiltered ♥
Our Beautiful Children -The Ugly Truth
You say the words as soon as those little rascals get pushed or pulled out…
Foundational Scars – Helping Kids to Be More Resilient
Not to brag, but I disappoint my kids ALL the time. So how much am…
What’s in a Name?
You’ve heard this before, right? Articles discussing the meaning of names? This is not that….
Just One More – Why Babies are Like Potato Chips
Just One More Baby? Living in excess. Is it a personality type? If you find…
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♥ All About Dogs ♥
Our Better Best Friends
Man’s best friend. Dogs carry this title for a reason. Put simply, they are loyal…
Do Pets Make Good Gifts?
PETS AS GIFTS The holidays get a lot of people thinking of a puppy or…
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe!
I’ve finished up my safety tips for the humans, and you know I can’t leave…
Saving an Animal’s Life: Could You Do It?
I love animals. Do you? Well, I love most. Some gross me out. But, I…
More for dog parents and friends >
♥ Living With ♥
Living With – The Loss of a Parent
You can’t ask people that. You just can’t. It’s way overstepping personal boundaries. You’re trying…
Living With – A Child With Epilepsy
In elementary school there was a kid that was a grade or two above who…
Living With – (And Owning) Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I haven’t been shy about bringing up my struggles…
Living With – Raising Grandchildren
I am an old mom. I started having my kids later in life. I…
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♥ Recipes & Meal Planning ♥
Banana Bread – Fast and Easy!
Wait a minute. Did I just sub-title this after my husband’s ex? Anyway, I am…
Crock Pot Honey Garlic Pork Roast with Pears
This crock pot honey garlic pork roast is so delicious, and can be prepared two…
Crock Pot Italian Chicken
Time for another super easy (and delicious!) crock pot dinner recipe! If your day is…
Easy Fruit Dip
I love fruit, and eating it plain is no problem for me. But I must…