Today you are 4, and what a fun age this is! Just like your older brother, you are an easygoing kid. But you also are super high-energy, a characteristic that causes you to stand out from your siblings.There is a lot of responsibility to being 4. You can’t crawl into Mommy’s and Daddy’s bed in the middle of the night. Well… Maybe just one more time, ok? Big 4-year-old boys wear shoes with ...
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Breakfast with Santa 2018 and the Christmas Parade
We had a busy Saturday. To start it off, the kids got up much earlier than they usually do. This ended up being fine because we had big plans for the morning: Our Breakfast with Santa! This is an event that our church puts on every year. There are crafts for the kids, carols, silly games, a fantastic hot cocoa bar, a hot pancake breakfast, all topped off by a visit from the big guy himself. It's ...
Our Girl Power Trip Across California
Every other year, our little tribe spends Thanksgiving with John's family. My family is all pretty much local, but John's family... They're a bit more spread out. It's hard to catch everyone in the same place at the same time, so our best bet is to meet at Grandpa's house for turkey dinner. This year was also a big milestone birthday for Grandpa, so it was an extra special thing to go see ...
Boredom-Buster Games and Activities for Kids
Our house always seems to draw a crowd. I don’t know if it’s because my kids are just that entertaining or if I make the best snacks around, but I like to think it’s the snacks. ;) Even on those days when it feels like we’ve hit our max capacity on neighborhood visitors, the kids can become bored of each other’s company. That’s when even the nicest kids can get cranky and start to bicker. I keep ...
Happiness is a House Full of Kids
Many of the kids in the neighborhood have been flocking to our house the last few weeks. I’m not sure what’s attracting everyone, but I’m glad they’re here! I enjoy the noisy games and kids racing through the halls. It’s also nice to know where my kids are, who they’re playing with and what they’re doing.We don’t have a very big outdoor area. Our patio has a barbecue, a small concrete space, ...
How Not to be a Stressed Out Mom
This post was sponsored by Neutrogena as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.As a working mom with 3 small children, I know how important it is to take some time for yourself! But, like many moms, I don't always do what I know I should. Today I want to give you some tips to slow down, relax, and focus some attention on ...
Halloween Pencil Treats
These Halloween pencil treats are candy-free, so they make a cute little gift for your child’s class. They are so easy to make that even your small children can help you! Ever since I had a type-1 diabetic student in my class, I try to be more conscious of the sweet treats I send to school. If possible, I try and come up with a candy-free goodie for the kids to share with friends. We made enough ...
Happy Birthday Kiwi Co.!
One of my favorite creative kids activities is having a birthday! Kiwi Co. is celebrating their birthday by offering a super deal to new subscribers. Why Kiwi Co.? We’ve been receiving Koala and Kiwi crates for a while now and the kids just LOVE them. The projects are awesome, and the time we spend together making the projects is priceless. We have gotten some really amazing ...
30 Day Dine at Home Challenge {OCTOBER}
Stuff your savings by cutting back on takeout with this 30 day dine at home challenge! As a busy mom, I know the struggle of trying to get dinner on the table after a full day of work or chasing kids. When I’m tired, the last thing I want to do is spend 30 minutes on my feet in a steaming hot kitchen. Lately I’ve learned that many of my friends are also feeling bogged down. We're under the weight ...
Sanity-Saving Tips for Busy Moms
When I first started blogging, I had newborn twins, a full-time job, and a 9-year-old with a packed extracurricular schedule. To say I was busy is an understatement! Since then, we added another bundle of joy to our family. I've learned a lot over the years about managing a growing family while working full time. With a little planning and these sanity-saving tips for busy moms, you’ll be more ...