Teaching Empathy to Kids in an All-About-Me World
There are so many values to teach our children, right? Empathy can be a…
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♥ Raising a Family ♥
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…
Must-Read Books For Kids
There are some books that you just know need to go on your reading list…
Rainy Day Activities
Rainy days can make for some very bored kids. Bored kids can make trouble. No…
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♥ Homeschool or Bust ♥
Nature Scavenger Hunt – Free Printable
This free printable Nature Scavenger Hunt is a great lesson starter, when you discuss the…
Numbers – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Numbers 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…
Alphabet – Free Printables
I hope you enjoy my UPDATED free Alphabet Morning Board printables! Your free download will…
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♥ Mom Life Unfiltered ♥
Just One More – Why Babies are Like Potato Chips
Just One More Baby? Living in excess. Is it a personality type? If you find…
Because I Screamed So!
Confession. I’m a screamer. I’m not talking about THAT, so this is not too much…
A Toddler’s Secret TO DO List
Do you have any experience with toddlers? Maybe you have one of your own, or…
My Kid is an A**hole – and I Blame Preschool
I hope you’re not offended that I’m calling my child an a**hole. Actually, I worded…
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♥ All About Dogs ♥
Do Pets Make Good Gifts?
PETS AS GIFTS The holidays get a lot of people thinking of a puppy or…
How Long Will I Grieve For My Dog?
It kept going through my head. Over and over. Relentless. If I was alone I…
Saving an Animal’s Life: Could You Do It?
I love animals. Do you? Well, I love most. Some gross me out. But, I…
Our Better Best Friends
Man’s best friend. Dogs carry this title for a reason. Put simply, they are loyal…
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♥ 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 – (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…
Living With – A Child With FPIES
An empty plate. That’s all I could think about as I read Joy’s story. Her…
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♥ Recipes & Meal Planning ♥
Easy Fruit Dip
I love fruit, and eating it plain is no problem for me. But I must…
Balsamic Chicken Alfredo with Avocado and Havarti
Every now and then I remember that I used to enjoy cooking. You know, when…
Crock Pot Italian Chicken
Time for another super easy (and delicious!) crock pot dinner recipe! If your day is…
Easy Meal Planning – w/Free Printables
Who else LOATHES planning their meals for the coming week in order to make the…