Tips + Tricks

Let's just kick things off with the facts: It's SO EASY to scroll social media. And even though there are obviously many bad things to come from social media, there is also a lot of good. For example, I have...

As a Christian and a Mom, keeping Christ at the center of our home is a daily goal of mine. Life brings with it heartache, disappointment, and hustling from here to there, but I want our home to always...

Five years ago, I became "mama" to a sweet little pink bundle.  She has grown into a smart and kind big sister who loves to dance and make us laugh.  Sometimes, I look at her and see my sweet...

Yes, you read that correctly! I do not buy gifts for babies. I am a firm believer in not buying gifts for a child that I don't even know, and probably won't know, or for a child who probably won't be...

This is part two of a two part series. Cheap, Cheap, Cheap! I don't mean to sound like a baby chick, but I love that word “cheap”.  It means I met my goal of buying something at a ridiculously good deal! Not...

Christmas is upon us with all its beauty, brightness, and joy. The lights are glowing, the colors are bright, the songs are jolly. It's a magical season. But do you know what else comes with the holiday season that...

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As the birth of our second son kind of completely sneaks up on me, I'm realizing how blessed my little family truly is. I've fought pretty hard against having any baby showers, mostly because our kiddos will be about...

School's out for summer! I can't believe we made it to summer! I'm ready to lay by the pool and forget all my worries from this school year. My girl is ready for zero homework, late nights, and zero responsibilities! But...

Do you ever have those days where there are never enough activities to keep your kiddos busy?  There are days when time seems to go by so slowly, and I hear my kids saying the infamous words, "I'm bored!"...

By the time they reach 15, most kids are already well acquainted with the basic operation of a car. When it is time to actually learn to drive, they essentially take what they already know from observing their parents...

I love activities with kids that offer up a fun and educational benefit all-in-one! Lately, my son Noah, has been obsessed with drawing "family portraits", and like most young kids, the picture of the family members do not always...