My kids love decorating for holidays. They also really love it when we have craft projects they can do that will be displayed around the house. This DIY Easter Bunny Wall Hanging is a simple craft all my kids can make and proudly display around our home.First, gather everything you need.Supplies needed: White, peach, and pink felt Small, wooden embroidery loop Pr. Large googly eyes Scissors Craft glueDirections: 1. Begin by placing a piece of white felt inside of the embroidery … [Read more...]
How to Dye Easter Eggs with Food Coloring
If you have plenty of food coloring on hand, there is no reason to run out for an egg dying kit. The truth is you can dye Easter eggs with just food coloring, vinegar, and hot water, and get the same vibrant results as you would with a store bought kit. If you want to try something new this year, take a look below at how to dye Easter eggs with food coloring and get some dazzling results. You will be amazed at what just a little food coloring can do.When choosing your food coloring, there … [Read more...]
Easter Basket Filler Ideas
I've got quite the spread of ages and interests at my house, so filling an Easter basket takes a little thinking and effort. I've partnered with some fantastic brands who are excited to share their products with you. While these items are great for many uses, today I'm sticking them in Easter baskets for fun surprises! Blind BagsAll my kids love blind bags - the little ones and the big ones. It's really just a big surprise they like, so it doesn't even matter what's in the blind bag, they … [Read more...]
How Can You Maximize Storage in a Small Bedroom with a Double Bed?
Maximizing storage in a small bedroom with a double bed can be challenging, but it's far from impossible. With clever planning and innovative solutions, you can create a functional and organized space that doesn't feel cramped. Utilizing vertical space, choosing multifunctional furniture, and incorporating hidden storage options are key strategies for optimizing a compact bedroom with a double bed.Small bedrooms often require creative thinking to make the most of limited square footage. A … [Read more...]
2024 Holiday Gift Guide
Some products were received for review purposes. All opinions are my own. Stocking StuffersDisney Crystal Surprise make really fun stocking stuffers. With 12 characters to collect plus 2 crystal accessories with each one, it's a fun toy to put in everyone's stocking! Trade out the apple or orange at the toe of your stocking for one os these beautiful crystal balls. These retail for $7.99. A really fun stocking stuffer idea is a unique treat, a sugar-free gum that brings … [Read more...]
Rich Homemade Hot Chocolate
Thanks to DairyPure Milk for sponsoring this post. The recipe and opinions are my own.Having hot chocolate is my favorite kind of breakfast. During the Winter months my kids also ask for hot chocolate quite frequently. I'm sure during Winter break drinking hot chocolate together will be a daily occurrence. While the store bought packets are easy and convenient, sometimes it's fun to make some rich and creamy hot chocolate from scratch.Growing up my family would take yearly trips to … [Read more...]
Rolo Brownie Bites
I love simple desserts that look impressive. These types of desserts are easy to make but they look complicated and they can impress your friends. These Rolo Brownie Bites can be super simple, or a little more involved depending on how you choose to make them. These are my perfect dessert because they are so easy with the boxed mix and they have caramel - which is my favorite treat of all time.As you can see, when I made the Rolo Brownie Bites I used a boxed brownie mix. You can do that too … [Read more...]
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 make a few different options for a snacks for our Halloween party. GourmetGiftBaskets.com partnered with me on this post so the fabulous tub of beautiful, spooky, festive popcorn is from them. The 2 gallon Goblin's … [Read more...]
Visiting Mount Vernon
I was given complimentary tickets in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.When I was 12 I flew across the country by myself from California to Virginia to visit a friend who had recently moved to Virginia. I spent a week at her house and her and her Dad took me all over Washington DC and Virginia to do all the touristy things in the area. One of the places they took me was to Mount Vernon. I loved my visit and knew I wanted to return one day.This summer as part of our Great … [Read more...]
Ark Encounter – You Need to Visit
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...]
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...]
