You don’t have to live in a tiny home to feel like your space is too small. People often say they’ve “outgrown” their home because they’ve lived there for so long that there is more stuff than the house can hold. We’ve lived in a 3-bedroom apartment for 10 years. During that time we’ve added 3 more family members and LOTS more stuff. I’ve learned to take control of the clutter and find creative ...
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Free Printable Valentine’s Day Card – Looking Sharp
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 ...
Saying Farewell to January 2019
We’re now 1/12 of the way through 2019. Can you believe it?! Personally, I hate to see good things end. At first thought, I didn’t think all that much had happened in January. If you’re lalso feeling like this month wasn’t anything special, do yourself a favor. Scroll through the photos in your phone and I bet you’ll be amazed at how much you accomplished this month! As proof, I’ll share with you ...
50 Dinosaur Crafts and Activities
Big scaly reptiles with sharp teeth are my 4-year-old's absolute favorite thing right now. Lately I’ve met moms whose son or daughter is also really into dinosaurs. Apparently, dinosaur toys are pretty popular for preschool kids! You never know, we might have a themed party and end up looking for dinosaur party ideas too! So why not dive head-first into the Jurassic period? Here are 50 ideas for ...
How the Echo Show Brings our Family Together
This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.This winter we discovered how our Echo Dot Kids Edition can bring Christmas magic to our little ones. Today I want to tell you about our other Amazon device, the Echo Show. Every since we added this device to our home, I can’t help but be surprised at how ...
My 2019 Must-Read Book List
New year, new habits! I’m starting the year off my improving mind, body, and soul. I don’t have a lot of quiet time to sit and read, but I do have access to tons of books on my phone! And did you know that a fantastic way to trick yourself into liking exercising is by working out to audiobooks? No matter how tired I am of going nowhere while climbing stairs, I’ll keep climbing until I’m at the end ...
The Complete List of Disney Movies Coming Out in 2019
Hey friends, it’s that time of year again! Disney has released their 2019 movie schedule and I’ve compiled here for you...(in my best Maui voice) You’re welcome! Before we get to the complete list of Disney movies coming out in 2019, how many of last year’s releases have you seen? Which one was your favorite? Personally, I can’t narrow it down to just one. They were all outstanding ...
Turning Setbacks into Victories
Unfulfilled dreams. Missed opportunities. Searching and longing for something that’s just out of reach. I am so thankful to be able to say that these are not my memories of 2018. While 2017 had some very sorrowful moments, 2018 was the year that I finally came up for air and turned my setbacks into victories! It has been hard to see the positive in the middle of hard times, and this year has ...
Creating Christmas Magic at Home
This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Ambassador Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own Christmas is by far my favorite holiday. For me, it’s not so much about the shopping and gift giving as it is the opportunities to make lasting memories. The holiday season in our house is synonymous with love, kindness, and fun. This year my 3 youngest are ...
DIY Christmas Gift | Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Bags
During the holidays, I like to give a little something nice to my coworkers and the kids' teachers. The trick is finding something that fits in my budget and also falls under a “one size fits all” category to save on shopping time. This was the DIY Christmas gift I gave out last year. It was so easy and inexpensive to make! DIY Christmas Gift Idea: Pretzel Treat Bags To make the chocolate ...