This post contains affiliate links and products I received complimentary for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Yours may differ. It’s time to holiday shop! In fact, I just got an email from one business that I frequent that said USPS expects record amounts of packages being shipped and so to order early in […]
Tips for Getting the Whole Family Involved with Making Dinner
If you’re a stressed-out mom with a million and one things you need to do, then cooking with the family might not be your idea of bliss! With demanding mouths, picky pallets, and tired family members, it can feel like an unnecessary chore to try and get everyone motivated and stuck in with dinner prep… […]
Ballpark Blueprints Giveaway
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Recipes
Halloween Party Snack Ideas
It’s almost Halloween, do you have plans? If you are hosting a party for friends or even just your family, here are a some Halloween party snack ideas! This year is my first year homeschooling, so it’s up to me to be the awesome room mom and make a fun class party. I decided to […]
Halloween Spooktacular Feast Ideas
This post has been sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are my own. Halloween is a big deal at my house. Besides the obvious reasons to love Halloween (hello piles of candy!) my kids love it because we have always made it a big deal. We try to do family themed costumes, eat themed […]
Flag Rice Krispie Treats
I love that there are several patriotic holidays throughout the year so that my Patriotic ideas can be used several times throughout the year. While I have a lot of patriotic craft ideas, I’m new to the patriotic recipe field. Let’s dip our toes into this pool together with these Flag Rice Krispie Treats. First […]
Maple & Cream Baked Acorn Squash
If you are looking for a delicious and different side dish or a lighter substitute for a meat dish, acorn squash is a tasty way to go. This Maple & Cream version is filled with a rich, maple sweetened cream and baked until tender. I love to eat mine as almost a soup, scraping the […]
Chocolate Cream Pie
Chocolate pie is my favorite dessert and this is my all-time favorite chocolate pie. I always make this pie for Thanksgiving and Christmas, then occasionally throughout the year. This pie has been known to be our birthday dessert as well. The recipe is so easy to memorize that this is my go-to dessert for company […]
Breakfast Baking – Recipes using Hiland Dairy
This post is sponsored by Hiland Dairy but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Don’t think I’m over here always making a big fancy breakfasts for my family, because I’m definitely not, but as we enter the holiday season big breakfasts are happening more often. When my kids have days off from […]
Crafts
Easy Pumpkin Decor with Sparkling Ice
This post was sponsored by Sparkling Ice as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Halloween might be all wrapped up, but it’s still very much fall and it definitely still calls for cute and easy pumpkin decor for your porch! Some of the […]
DIY Jack-O-Lantern Candy Bucket
Every year when Halloween starts coming around I start thinking about what our plans will be. It’s always an internal battle for me. On one hand I want to go around with my family and see my kids enjoying Halloween. I want to see them trick-or-treat and enjoying their childhood. Being able to trick-or-treat only […]
Lunch Box Pumpkin Surprise
I love putting fun things in my kid’s lunchboxes. I try to be a fun mom like that. Whether it be notes or special treats, I like to let them know that they are extra special to their momma. Holidays provide so many opportunities to do this. It’s fun to have a specific theme in […]
Fingerprint Frankenstein Halloween Craft
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I will receive a small commission if you purchase through those links. I LOVE crafts that only take a few minutes to complete. Easy crafts that my kids can do in a few minutes are even better. This darling Fingerprint Frankenstein Halloween Craft is fun because not only is […]
15 Fun Halloween Crafts for Kids
My kids have already started asking to do many Halloween crafts. As a result I have scoured the internet and Pinterest looking for cute ideas. Here is a list of great Halloween Crafts for Kids! Some may require a little adult help or set up but that’s fun family bonding time. Paper Bag Crafts – Artsy […]
Easy Halloween Candy Corn Craft
Halloween is a big deal at my house. Not only is it one of my kids favorite holidays, for obvious reasons, we also have a birthday near Halloween so we try to go all out. One of the cutest and easiest ways to decorate for Halloween are these darling yarn candy corn decorations. This easy […]
Travel
How to Make Camping Fun for the WHOLE Family
Going camping is one family adventure that everyone will remember. Whether you’ve been camping since you were young or are going for the first time, you’ll find that bringing kids along makes spending time outdoors much more fun. It’s not hard to have a good time when you are surrounded by the beauty of nature, […]
Best States For Fishing
A favorite hobby of Americans is fishing, an activity that can provide many benefits. First, fishing can be a wonderfully relaxing activity, as it is just you, your rod, and the open water. Fishing can also instill patience and delayed gratification, as not everybody can wait for a fish to bite their line. Finally, spending […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Traveling in Mid-2020
Traveling is complicated these days. Families can’t spontaneously pack the car or book a flight. Research and a plan are necessary to determine less-affected areas along with their safety measures. This puts wear and stress on families because their plans can change at a moment’s notice. To help avoid these circumstances and keep everyone […]
6 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe on Road Trips
The American road trip is a longstanding tradition. You pile into the car with your significant other and the kids and head out to find adventure. Maybe you’re just driving a couple of states over to see the relatives instead. In either case, you’re going to be in the vehicle together for multiple hours. You […]
Health
How to Create the Perfect Sleep Friendly Bedroom
Sleeping is as important to our bodies and our well-being as eating. If you want to get yourself a better night of rest every night, then follow our guide to creating the perfect sleep-friendly bedroom. Make Your Bedroom a Sleep Only Space Many people let other spaces in the home creep into their bedroom. You […]
6 Tips to Keep You Looking & Feeling Great
If you’re a mother, you know the joyful responsibility of raising a child to be a happy, healthy individual. There can be moments in which you wish for some quiet time, but that doesn’t change the fact that motherhood is one of the most rewarding occupations in the world. When life bears down particularly […]
7 Beauty Hacks for Busy Moms
Being a mom is a full-time job! For mothers juggling work, home chores, and children’s care, the situation is even worse. With such a schedule, it is easy for one to forget about oneself. However, this need not be the case. As a mom, you should try and take care of yourself by minding what […]
How To Support A Child With Disabilities
When you’re parenting a child with disabilities, protecting and supporting your child can take you on a unique and emotional rollercoaster. According to The Census Bureau, 6.2 percent of children aged 5 to 15 years old are living with a disability. Furthermore, recent studies by the Center for Disease Control found that there has been an […]
