We’ve seen them on our neighbors’ porches – those stunning works of art immortalized in the amber roundness of a pumpkin and glowing for all to see. Pirate ships on a bubbling sea, witches soaring across a full moon, haunted houses with bats in the belfry, and all other elaborately carved Halloween magic. But if […]
Meal Planning on a Budget in Just One Hour Each Week
Whether your family is going through tough times or you would just like to spend less at the grocery store, sticking to a budget can be tough. One of the most important tips to keeping your grocery bill low is to meal plan and I’m going to show you how to do with without spending […]
4 Steps to a Great Kids' Reading Nook
If you are a passionate reader, you know the thrill that can fill you when you pick up the right book and curl up on a porch swing. As you watch the children in your life becoming familiar with books, it’s likely you want the same for them. These ideas will help you to inspire […]
Fun and Easy Halloween Party Treats
Anyone can give out candy bars or boxes of raisins on Halloween (but if you have raisins, I’m skipping your house – just sayin’). Use these 5 ideas to quickly and easily turn ordinary fodder into a memorable Halloween party treat with just a little effort and creativity. Halloween S’mores Place one ghost-shaped marshmallow Peep, […]
6 Ways Teach Your Toddler To Love Reading
Your child may not start to learn to read until kindergarten, but that doesn’t mean he or she can’t love reading before then. Toddlers love to explore and learn and try new things, so age two to five is a great time to show them how much fun a good book can be. Here are […]
DIY Household Cleaners — 3 Ingredients, 6 Cleaning Jobs
There seems to be a unique cleaning product for just about everything these days: countertops, bathrooms, floors, carpets, furniture – you name it, you can find a special cleaner for it. But do we really need all those fancy cleaners? Making your own DIY household cleaners with ingredients you already have on hand will not […]
Spooky DIY Halloween Decorations
Halloween is extra-fun for trick-or-treaters that knock on your door when your house and yard are all decked out. Even if you only have a few minutes and limited crafting ability, here are five easy Halloween decorations that will make your house the spookiest on the block. Boo! (featured image via The Graphics Fairy) 1) […]
5 Favorite Potty Training Books
Potty training isn’t a lot of fun, but you can make the experience much more fun and bearable for you and your toddler by bringing out these five potty training books. These books are funny and cheerful, but they also come with important potty training lessons. Potty by Leslie Patricelli This cute little board potty […]
5 Ways To Teach Your Baby To Love Reading
Reading is important. We all know this. But is it important to read to babies? Will they even notice? Will it make a difference? YES! It is never too early to start! Here are some ideas to help teach your baby to love reading from an early age. 1. Start sooner than you think you should […]
7 Great and Classic ABC Books for Every Family
There is no lack of variation on the alphabet book theme, and every family with young kids probably has at least one or two ABC books. However, some authors manage to take a simple subject and make it new and fun again. Here are seven great ABC books that are favorites at our house. Dr. […]
Seven Essential Children’s Books for Ages 1-3
There’s no better way to start your baby’s library than with classic board books. Your little one will love having the freedom of turning the pages themselves as they learn to recognize colors, sights, and sounds. Help them develop their imaginations with fun, relatable stories they’ll cherish for years to come. Here are seven essential […]
5 Unique Ways to Decorate with Candy
There’s a reason people sing songs about candy. It’s mouth-watering. It’s sweet. It’s a delectable source of temptation. But I’m not just giving a shout-out to all you candy-cravers (such as myself) out there, because now you don’t even have to eat the stuff to enjoy it. You can decorate with it. And, hello – […]
Non-Toxic Bug Spray for Your Family, Pets and Garden
Spending time outside during the summer is great – except for the bugs! Bug spray seems like a good idea, but many contain harsh chemicals and toxins that we don’t really want to put on our skin, on our pets or around our gardens. Using simple household products and some natural essential oils, you […]
Help Your 2 to 3 Year Old Listen!
Sometimes getting your children to listen seems like an impossible feat, especially with young children. When they are in that magical, but difficult 2-3 year old age. Climbing to the top of Mount Everest seems easy in comparison. Trying not to resort to yelling, cuz we all know, yelling is not the answer. So, the next […]
25+ Fun Camping Ideas for Families
[tps_header] 25+ Fun Camping Ideas for Families It was just Memorial Day, and that is exciting…because around here, that’s when camping season begins! I don’t really come from a family of campers. But it is something that my husband and I have adopted into our own family! As much fun as it can be to get […]
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