When two people get together, there is something that needs to be considered, and that is pre-engagement counseling. What is pre-engagement counseling? This is when you get counseling prior to getting engaged or even married. I wanted to share 5 reasons to consider pre-engagement counseling. #1. It Prepares You For Life Together When you’re in love, it doesn’t seem like anything can tear you apart. However, in the beginning, love has a way of blinding the reality of how things really work. … [Read more...]
How to Make it Through Rough Times
Without a doubt, the last few months have been hard for a lot of families. With quarantines happening and lockdowns occurring in many states, many families are forced to be together 24/7 causing stress. If you’re wondering how to make it through rough times, I want to share some tips with you. Call a Friend One of the best things that you can do to help you make it through a hard time is to call a friend. When you’re able to call a friend, you have someone to vent to. Having someone to vent … [Read more...]
Bubble Guppies: The Great Guppy Games
My kids love Bubble Guppies and so do I. If you've never seen an episode the Bubble Guppies are young mermaids in school. Each episode features clever songs surrounding the problem of the day and it's just so darling.There is a new Bubble Guppies DVD that just released May 12!! It includes a lot of fun new episodes! Get ready to dive into five swim-sational episodes packed with fun-filled sports and games as the Bubble Guppies take part in the Summer Camp Games, the Super Ballet Bowl, the … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Therapy is a Good Thing
Never let someone else determine your stance on therapy. I want to tell you some reasons why therapy is a good thing. It’s amazing what the human body and mind can endure, but that doesn’t mean you can’t heal from what you’ve been through. Therapy is just simply the act of sitting down and talking to someone about what is happening or has happened in your life. I am going to share some reasons why therapy is a good thing. #1. Therapy Helps You Process Let’s be honest, one of the best things … [Read more...]
How to Get Marriage Counseling Online
In 2020, it’s truly amazing what is available online. Not only can you have all of your meetings online, but you can also schedule other important meetings online. For some people, when they get married, they may be required to do marriage counseling or they may choose to get marriage counseling. Did you know you can do this online? I’m going to walk you through how to get marriage counseling online. Here is how to get marriage counseling online. Decide on Marriage Counseling Together One … [Read more...]
Fun Supplements to Home Learning
As most of the country has been forced into "homeschooling" many parents have been coming up with a way to thrive in this new environment. We went through the first week of it and really struggled. It was then that I knew I needed to come up with a better plan. My plan involved implementing my children's favorite parts of school - prizes and PE, and thanks to Oriental Trading I think I knocked it out of the park. My kids were happier which made me happier.My son in first grade used to come … [Read more...]
How to Organize Your Family’s Holiday Without Stress
Going on holiday is a great way to relieve stress, there’s no doubt about it, but organizing the holiday? That can be a headache in itself, especially when you have small kids to consider. Luckily, there are steps you can take when booking and organizing your trip to minimize stress, making life easier for yourself and more fun for the whole family. Book it in one go if possibleOne of the easiest ways to book your holiday is to opt for a package. Package holidays don’t have to be at … [Read more...]
Family Fun at Ober Gatlinburg
I was given free tickets in order to facilitate a review on my blog. All opinions are my own. Yours may differIt seems the whole city of Gatlinburg was built for family fun. If you want to spend your day in one place having tons of fun together as a family, head to Ober Gatlinburg. While you can buy individual tickets to the different attractions at Ober Gatlinburg, I recommend getting the premium wristband ($25/per person, 4 and under free with paying adult) so that you can experience … [Read more...]
7 Mistakes you need to avoid during pregnancy
Pregnancy is one of the most wonderful times in one's life. Right from the time when one finds out about the pregnancy till the time of the baby's arrival, the nine months are spent in anticipation and excitement. Whether it is your first one or third trimester, pregnancy should always be treated as a unique experience. There are many factors that should be given importance and many mistakes that must be avoided so both the baby and the mother's health can be protected. Too much … [Read more...]
Strike Digital Movie Giveaway
A new movie, especially right now, is a really exciting thing. My kids were really excited to have a movie night and prescreen STRIKE before it officially comes out. This is a darling movie. Check out the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpY8FZXkJio Strike follows Mungo Morrison (Waterworth) as he struggles to save his family and community, while also trying to achieve his dream of representing his country in soccer during the Wild Cup in Russia.Mungo is a young mole who is due … [Read more...]
Fun Family Activities in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
This post is in partnership with the city of Pigeon Forge. Though some of my activities were complimentary to be included in a blog post, all opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Every year my husband and I consider what our options are for our family vacations. This year we toyed with going somewhere new- Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Because we are familiar with Branson, Missouri that is how we described it to our kids. "You know how you guys love Branson? This place is just like Branson, just … [Read more...]
Paint Chip Crafts
My favorite crafts are ones that my kids can do mostly independently, are cheap, don't make a huge mess, are creative and produce a darling outcome. I have assembled a series of paint chip crafts that exactly fit the bill. Not only are these crafts cute and easy, they are extremely cheap since paint chips can be picked up for free at many stores. Paint Chip Crafts First up are a bunch of cute animals! Make a paint chip farm by making the Pig, and Cow. Or build your own paint chip zoo with … [Read more...]
Simple Preschool Learning Activities
A big thanks to Teach My for joining this season's Holiday Gift Guide and sponsoring this discussion.I have been blessed to have my children spread out enough in age that I have had one on one time with each of them. Now is the season that my youngest gets his one on one time and we love it! He is such a smarty pants that I have to keep coming up with new ideas to teach him and enforce the things he already knows.Today I want share some of the simple preschool learning activities that I … [Read more...]
Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups Super Paws
I have two kids that really love Paw Patrol. They have all the little Pup toys, many of the vehicles and some of the huge vehicle toys as well! In fact, one of my sons got these new Might Pup twins for Christmas! They are really popular at our house. My children were very excited to receive this brand new DVD this week. The pups are ready for MORE mighty action in these six Mighty Pups Super Paws episodes, including two double missions! Havoc takes over the town as the Mayor and the Kitty … [Read more...]
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 “meat” out of the squash, and spooning up some of the rich cream in the center- a perfect bite! If you like a little spice you can add a pinch of cayenne to your filling to flavor it up a notch! Maple & Cream … [Read more...]
