I am extremely busy, all the time. When it’s time to buy gifts, or just because, I hit the internet and shop online. In fact, this year’s Christmas shopping was done all online. I love that I don’t have to haul all my kids to the store and…
When my first child was just 6 months ago, I had a few new mommy friends that were using cloth diapers and it got my curious cloth diapering, wondering if it would be a good choice for my family. It was a huge learning curve for me figuring…
What brings your family closer together? For me, my family enjoys bonding over games and treats. After a long day of work, there’s nothing more relaxing and rejuvenating than family game night. Because there are only 2 adults and a toddler in my family, my husband and I…
My favorite holiday tradition is our book advent. I know many of our readers have this same tradition, but if not, basically your just wrap 24 or 25 of your favorite holiday stories up. Each night let your kids unwrap one book and read it together as a…
Mastering the art of gift giving takes a lot of patience and time. Every year as the holidays approach, my stress levels skyrocket trying to choose thoughtful, personable, and unique gifts for my loved ones. However, thanks to Microsoft, this year’s gift giving has never been easier. Last…
A little while ago, my family took the opportunity to explore the beautiful state of Arizona. Having Family Fun in the Sun, we encountered breathtaking Sedona Scenery and thoroughly enjoyed the south rim views of the Grand Canyon. Although family road trips provide wonderful lasting memories, traveling with…
There are few things I love as much as a good holiday tradition. We have at least one for every holiday, but probably the most revolve around Christmas. Kids bring such a fresh sense of magic to this time of year. Here are a few of our favorite…
As I sat with my children at church last Sunday, I was contemplating how fast time had moved. My children are growing so fast, and getting so big. I then began to think the upcoming holidays and all the amazing memories we had created so far. My son,…
I am a girl who enjoys fashionable clothing and accessories. However, being a mom on a budget, my clothing funds are rather limited. But if there’s one thing that I’ve learned, it’s that you don’t have to sacrifice style for budget. Want to learn how to find name…
The holiday season is by far my most favorite time of year. What’s not to love about festive tunes, whispers of Santa, soft sugar cookies, and gifts galore? Although the hustle and bustle of the holiday season brings an abundance of excitement, Christmas has the potential to be…
When How to Train Your Dragon first came out, I was a newlywed school teacher. I had read the book and wasn’t super excited about the movie. Good thing I went anyway because it was instantly a favorite at our house. In fact my husband got two copies…
Can you believe it? National Decorate Your Home for the Holidays Week (November 16-22) is finally here! You know what that means? It’s time to light the cinnamon candle, turn on some Christmas tunes, and dress the tree with a little glitz and glam. I recently set out…