Let’s talk hair! My oldest daughter doesn’t like getting her hair done and would be fine wearing it in a ponytail every single day. I’m always trying to find new ways to add some variation to the same old ponytail. I have 4 kids under age 8 so…
Back to school is such an exciting time! There are nerves and excitement to meet the teacher and classmates. There’s a little bit of sadness as summer comes to a close. But there’s also just a lot to do to help your family get back on track for…
Depending on what grade your children are in, back to school supplies can be really expensive. The good news is there are ways to save money. Whether you start shopping early or shop online, you can find some great deals. This post was sponsored by Ebates as part…
Celebrating your baby’s first birthday is such an exciting time! We’ve had the privilege of celebrating five first birthday’s – one for each of my boys. It’s always such a bitter sweet day. It’s exciting to see their growth and development over the past year, but also heartbreaking…
The start of a school year is a whole lot of firsts! No matter how long your child has been in school, it is a new class, new friends, new rules, and new teachers! I’m sure your child is worried about what they are going to wear on…
It’s that time again, time to start back up the routine that a school year brings and get your family ready for a full year of learning and fun as they head back to class. There are a few simple things your family can do to turn your…
I don’t know about you, but summertime is our favorite time to travel and enjoy family vacations. This year, we have enjoyed a variety of family reunions, visits, weddings, and vacations. Although I love traveling and exploring with my family, traveling can really start to wear on you….
This year, my oldest son will be starting school for the first time. I seriously can’t believe that he’s old enough to wear a backpack, pack a lunch, and have homework! Where in the world has the time gone? We are currently in the middle of preparing for…
There is not much worse than getting sick and not being ready and armed with the tools you need to feel better quick. Each year as the new school year starts, and the seasons start to turn the corner to fall, I know it’s just a matter of…
A couple of weeks ago, my kids and I were having a really rough day. We were all grumpy, quick to make snappy comments, and felt on edge the entire day. As the night came, my husband and I sat down to discuss the events of the day….
Can you believe that it’s already time to start preparing for a new school year? Growing up, I always loved the few weeks leading up to the first day of school – I loved shopping for new school clothes, supplies, and accessories. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than…
Screens have a big place in our world. We use phones, computer and tablets for just about everything. My kids ask me a question I don’t know the answer to, I Google it. Need a recipe for dinner? Whip out the tablet. Have a question for Grandma? Shoot…