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3 House Rules I Learned From My Mom (and why they work!)
As the mama of four girls, my mom had her hands full. Yep, mom had a 6-year-old, and a 4 year-old.. and then she added my twin sis and I to the mix! I've heard terrifying tales of the epic diaper washing days she tackled. Add in homework help, Sunday school teaching,...
3 Imaginative Play Toys We Love
Imaginative play is making a comeback! We've let ourselves settle into the world of screens and passive playtime in years past, but a new generation of moms is ready to help their kids unleash their creative potential! Break out your Lincoln Logs, people. It...
5 Essentials for a Toddler Reading Space
We all know that reading is one of the essential factors in helping children thrive. People much smarter than I am tell me that reading with your child just 20 minutes a day promotes parent-child bonding and builds early literacy skills. Now I adore getting cozy with...
The Ultimate Guide to Raising Musical Kids
Music was a powerful force in my childhood. My sisters and I all took formal music lessons: singing, piano, you name it. But our love of all things musical started much closer to home. The musical memories that mean the most to me look more like a road trip jam...
How I Save Money on Groceries (Without Clipping Coupons!)
For about the first year of Little J's life he thrived on mama's milk and homemade food. In my new mother naiveté, I thought "What are all these boy-moms complaining about? Surely no one is actually eaten out of house and home!" Then Little J turned one. And he...
5 Toddler Transportation Toys We Love
The little one at my house loves to GO! Does it have wheels? Can it pull, push, or roll? He's sold. As a former teacher, I have pretty high expectations for toys. Yes, I'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to what toys my son plays with. I've learned that toys are the...
3 Powerful Habits of Couples with Meaningful Marriages
Every bride hopes for a meaningful marriage that stands the test of time. But just how do we get there? Especially in the midst of a culture that screams selfishness and expediency above loyalty? I almost titled this post "3 Habits for Happy Marriages." The urge to...
DIY Felt Board- Plus 3 Easy Toddler Activities!
I adore watching my son's creativity in action. He's in his bedroom, eyebrows furrowed in concentration, little legs surrounded by felt shapes. There's a lake, with blue and yellow fishies. Here's the barn. Over there is the garden, growing bigger and bigger. He's...
3 Easy Steps to Butternut Squash Baby Food
What do you think of when you think of baby food? Glass jars full of questionable yellow goop? Green pea slop? I'm definitely not perfect, but I love doing what I can to make healthy fuel for my family. Of course, it starts with the littlest members of the family!...
5 Easy Tips for 18 Month Old Play
Early childhood play is so important! At times though, it can be difficult to navigate playtime as our little ones move from the baby stage into the independent toddler stage. As babies, our little ones are completely dependent on us. Somewhere around the 18...
