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I got my first diary when I was in first grade. It had big pink, purple, and yellow hearts on the cover. I remember writing about boys I liked from school and what we had for dinner. When I was in 6th grade, I received a beautiful journal with an impressionistic-style piano scene on the…
Aside from the occasional moments where I use the word y’all (as in, ‘Y’all gonna make me lose my mind up in here’), I can’t say that I am remotely Southern. I’ve lived in Michigan my entire life where we’re known for our lakeshore, and not necessarily our food. So while being from the Midwest has…
On a whim last fall, I bought a can of milk paint from a friend. I didn’t really know what it was aside from being another paint product, but since I do so many small furniture and home décor projects I figured it would get used up in one way or another. I assumed it was…
Despite my repeated instruction to stop growing up so darn fast, my oldest is bound and determined to turn 8 this weekend. And even though a little part of my heart is sad at how quickly he is moving from little kid to big kid, I have to say how much I LOVE this age!…
Even though my kids are all school age, or quickly approaching, I still tend to be up with one or more of them most nights. We’ve really been working on sleep training (again…) and I know there’s lots of expert advice and strong opinions on all sides of the sleeping issues we parents try to correct….
The last few weeks have been super busy in the evenings for us. Having dinner going in the crockpot is the best scenario for those days, but it doesn’t always happen. So second best is having a dinner recipe that can be on the table in 20 minutes or less! And you can only make…
Believe it or not, Spring Break is quickly approaching! If this is a stay at home year for your family and a large trip is not in the making, I’d love to suggest an amazing day trip option. The Salvation Army Kroc Center has locations around the country, is dedicated to providing opportunities to families in underserved…
One of our very favorite holidays is coming up next week! We love Valentine’s Day at our house…the giving of Valentine’s cards, the little heart shaped boxes of chocolate, our traditional Red & White dinner (Belgian waffles with strawberry sauce!) It’s even more fun now that two of our three kids have school parties to help with…if I could…
Like most kids who grew up in the late 80’s/early 90’s I loved TGIF shows like Family Matters and Full House. So when Netflix debuted Fuller House, starring most of the original Full House cast, I was mildly excited. (Ok, ok. I binge-watched all three seasons in 48 hours or less when they were each released….
It’s the dead of winter here in Michigan (and the rest of the country.) Except you, South Florida, we see you and all your sandy beaches! So, what’s a girl to do when surrounded by frigid temps and frozen tundra? Besides binge watching Netflix and eating far too many carbs, my choices usually involve reorganizing…
Imaginative play is such an important – and fun! – part of a child’s life. My kids love to play dress-up with everything from Disney princess dresses to Avengers costumes to my old cowboy boots. It is so neat to see what they put together…a tan hoodie, a brown polar fleece remnant, and some tall…
Ok, before you go thinking that we’ve gone all TLC’s Extreme Cheapskate over here let me explain! I heard of the No-Spend concept awhile ago and thought it was a great idea for quickly replenishing a savings account. It also seemed like a fabulous way to exercise our resistance muscles and make the most of what…