We received 2 media passes in exchange for my post. All opinions are my own.Have you ever heard parents talk about only have 18 summers with their children before they leave for college? Well this is summer 18 and we decided to go all out to make as many family memories before our oldest heads to college. In June we took a trip to the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, KY. It is ever bit as impressive as the website makes it look.After a short bus ride from the ticket counter to the … [Read more...]
Tips to help your kids get their daily nutrition
This post has sponsored content, but all opinions are my own. At our house I have a mix of kids. Some that will eat any and everything and some that are so picky, to the point of needing food therapy. Both of my son's are the picky ones. Both of them have been taken to food therapy to explore why they have such a hard time with food and to give them some techniques for expanding their preferred foods. Because of their pickiness, it can be hard to make sure they get all the essential nutrition … [Read more...]
Securing Your Family’s Future: A Young Family’s Guide to Financial Preparedness
As a young family, planning for the future is both exciting and daunting. The joys of new milestones come with the responsibility of securing your family’s well-being. Financial preparedness is essential to ensure stability and peace of mind. Here's how you can effectively prepare for the future, including the importance of life insurance and the benefits of instant life insurance. 1. Create a Comprehensive Budget The first step in financial planning is to create a detailed budget. Track your … [Read more...]
Patriotic Star Shirt
I love dressing my whole family for different holidays. With the 4th of July (or any patriotic holiday) it's really easy to do because anything with red, white and blue counts. Here is a simple Patriotic Star Shirt step by step tutorial. There still time to quickly make this before you set out for your 4th of July plans.Supplies:Iron-on fabric sheets, or iron on vinyl White t-shirt 1" & 2" Stars Iron Pencil Fabric scissorsDirections: 1. Iron your shirt 2. Trace your … [Read more...]
Giant Ginger Cookies
I was first introduced to these delicious, special cookies when I lived in Kansas. I had a friend that brought me four of these giant cookies wrapped up beautifully in a cellophane bag with ribbon closure. As she handed me the bag of Giant Ginger Cookies to me she said "These are special cookies, not sharing cookies."As is typical of Mom's, most things we receive usually ends up getting shared amongst the family members. Because I had a toddler or two at the time, her message was needed and … [Read more...]
Mindfulness and Motherhood: Techniques for a Calmer Home
A guide to cultivating peace, presence, and financial wellbeing in family life.Motherhood is a dance between chaos and harmony, a balance we tirelessly seek amidst school runs, meal preps, and the myriad duties that fill our days. In the quest for peace, mindfulness emerges as a beacon of light, promising not just a momentary reprieve but a transformation of our very approach to life's tumults. Alongside, we glimpse the holistic tapestry of well-being, where threads of financial security … [Read more...]
Play to Learn: Using Games and Toys to Learn
Sometimes life happens and we need to take a slow day or a play day for school. Recently, our favorite chicken died. This made for a hard couple of days where we just needed to take school a little slower because no one was in the mood. Luckily, homeschooling makes our learning flexible. These days were the perfect time to use games and toys as a way to learn and get them interested in alternative ways of learning. Sometimes kids don't realize they are learning as they are playing.Using … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Family Home and Finances
Say goodbye to chaos and hello to peace with these organization tips.In the bustling life of a modern family, an organized home serves as a sanctuary of peace. Cluttered spaces not only strain the eyes but also the mind, leading to unnecessary stress and chaos. On the other hand, an organized home helps maintain the smooth flow of your family’s daily life. As you and your family gear up for the busy summer season, giving your home—and your finances—a little bit of love will go a long … [Read more...]
Craft Stick Octopus Craft
My kids spend all summer crafting so once school starts and they can't craft as often, they go through withdrawals. I was trying to think of something simple and cute that all of them could make (including the 4 year old without a lot of help) and thought of this darling Craft Stick Octopus Craft.This doesn't require too many items to make and you might have most of them at home already. SuppliesCraft sticks Paint Sequence Fleece sheet Googly eyes Glue Scissors … [Read more...]
8 Essential Financial Planning Tips Every New Mom Should Know
Securing Your Family's Financial Future: A Comprehensive Guide for New MomsMotherhood comes with its joy, its challenges, and, let's not forget, its new set of responsibilities. One such responsibility that often catches new moms off guard is financial planning. The arrival of a new bundle of joy means it's time to rethink your financial strategy. Let’s dive into these essential tips every new mom should know. Tip #1: Understand Your New Financial RealityAssessing Your … [Read more...]
How to Dye Eggs with Kool Aid
If you are tired of the same old egg dying kits, why not try something new? Take a look below at how you can use one of your favorite drink mixes to dye your Easter eggs this year, taking you out of the same old egg dying kit habit. Dying your Easter eggs with Kool Aid is quite simple, and you will find it to be lots of fun. Take a peek below at how to dye eggs with Kool Aid and get a colorful assortment of eggs perfect for the Easter holiday!Here is what you will need to dye your … [Read more...]
How to Make Glittery Easter Eggs
This year we got a jump start on decorating for Easter. I get the Martha Stewart Living magazine and got an idea from that magazine to glitter our eggs this year. In the magazine they are glittering real Easter eggs they have dyed, but I wanted to have my eggs last longer than a few days so we bought a ton of plastic eggs and I glittered those. It took trying out several methods, but I finally got it down to a science. Here's how I did it (including my FAILED attempts so you can learn from my … [Read more...]
Easter Word Search Free Printable
Who's ready to have some Easter fun? This cute word search and word puzzle are a fun way to begin your Easter celebrations! Simply click the picture and print the full sized version.If you are interested in other printables we have lots for many occasions! … [Read more...]
Quadroids Review- Switch
I'm a huge fan of puzzle games, if not for myself, then definitely for my kids. I love when they are playing, having fun and learning without realizing it. Quadroids is a super unique game! This game is going to stretch your brain! Quadroids is a single-player puzzle platformer with a twist! Don’t be fooled by its simple pixel-art style and put your neocortex to the test while you try to control 4 screens by yourself and clear 100+ mind-twisting levels!The fun twist of the game is that … [Read more...]
Lawn Mowing Simulator Switch Review
Lawn Mowing Simulator, launching March 14, is a game rated E for everyone. This game is so much fun. My teen son was the first to try this game. He though since he mows our lawn in real life he was the best candidate to figure out the switch game. It is so much fun. After he customized his character he was able to pick his first mower. After a little training he was finally assigned his first paid gig in the game. He was moving along really well but soon ran over the some flowers causing him to … [Read more...]
