When it comes to Valentine's Day cards, all I really want is something that's easy to do. This year I created my own printable with a cute pair of sunglasses. It's a great candy-free Valentine's Day option. You can make it even more special and "punny" if you add a sharpened pencil to the card!The Year of Candy-Free ValentinesThis year I wanted my kids to give out candy free ...
Free Printable Weekly Habit Tracker
It’s goal-setting time of year again! Hooray! The first few weeks of January are like the achiever’s starting line. We are totally on fire for what’s ahead. If you saw my resolutions post from last week, it’s probably obvious that keeping track of all those goals and new habits might be a bit of a challenge. Using a habit tracker has already helped me stay on top of my goals, and start making ...
Trusting My Teen Driver to the Open Road
Last week I was thrown into the scary world of “parent of teen driver” before I was mentally prepared for it. Logan has always been pretty independent, and he is super responsible. Even more so than me sometimes, ha! I never dreamed the day would come when I was worried for his safety while he was out on his own.He went out early in the morning to meet a friend at Starbucks. No big deal, ...
100+ New Year’s Resolutions for 2020
Committing to New Year’s Resolutions can be stressful. For me, just the thought of being able to take on any new habit for the next 365 days makes my head spin. This year I started by thinking about some cool stuff that I would be proud to say at the end of 2020, “Yeah. I did that!” Instead of having a high-pressure “resolutions” mindset, I came up with a list of new things to try in ...
Frozen 2 Printable Coloring Pages and Activities
The long-awaited Frozen sequel is finally almost here! To get in the Arendelle mood, how about some Frozen 2 Printable coloring pages and activities? I don’t know about you, but I have been looking forward to this movie ever since the release of Frozen Fever in 2015. Boy, did that short get my hopes up for more Anna and Elsa!From the Studio:Why was Elsa born with magical powers? The ...
Pack an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox on Amazon Prime
As we start planning for the holidays, I start to get excited about our annual traditions. Setting up the advent tree, breakfast with Santa, and getting all our decorations out of storage are just a few things on my agenda for the next week. The thing I’m most looking forward to is when we get together and pack an Operation Christmas Child shoebox.What is an Operation Christmas Child ...
Cracker-Crumb Breaded Chicken
This is a tasty version of breaded chicken that our whole family loves. It’s easy, no-fuss, and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.When I first moved out of my parents' house, I knew how to cook 2 thing: Spaghetti and Shake 'N Bake chicken. I thought I was pretty hot stuff for knowing those recipes down pat, too. Now, many years later (not gonna say how many), I've modified the ...
What Mommies Do
The sweet smell of a baby’s hair, the softness of their little cheeks, and big belly laughs are my favorite memories of my little ones. As the days turn to years and those little ones grow up, my love for them remains the same. Our littlest still has some maturing to do. His preschool teacher is helping him to write his name and solve problems by himself. But at night he still wears a ...
Now We Are 7
Last year I thought I’d write a blog post all about the adventures the girls would have when they turned 6, and I’d title it “Now We Are 6” like the A. A. Milne book. But that didn’t happen. Instead, this year I’ll look back at six full years of raising twins. We have all grown so much in such a short amount of time. So now we are 7. 7 years of enjoying life and the blessings that come with ...
Tips for Parenting a Shy Child
In one family, you’ll find that no two children are alike. When I was young, my best friend’s mom frequently referred to my BFF as “the grownup of the house”. While her brother was strategically tying up our stuffed animals for ransom money, my bestie would be pointing out to her mom all the ways her brother was breaking the expected norms. Not in the same language, of course. But one thing that I ...