School is out, and as we look towards the next school year we’re turning our attention towards homeschooling. I’ll be honest, homeschooling is not the type of education that I feel called to. I was homeschooled as a child and I loved it, but it’s just not for me. The decision to homeschool is 100% a response to the current worldwide health crisis. That being said, we’re looking into finding a good ...
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Scoob! Movie Printable Activity Pages
May 15th was the official premiere and watch party for the new Scooby Doo and Shaggy movie, SCOOB! Your family is going to love this movie. To make the home entertainment even more fun, I’ve rounded up a bunch of Scooby Doo printables and coloring pages! I hope you enjoy this mega bundle of Scooby Doo printables, games and activities. Perfect for your next Scooby Doo themed party or SCOOB! ...
Affordable Workouts for a Tiny Living Room
Well it’s almost here. You know what I’m talking about-the most stressful time of the year? Bathing suit season. We live in a pretty cramped place. When you’re limited to working out at home in a small living space, that tiny living room can be a challenge. I’ve been on the hunt for workouts you can do in a small space, and was pleasantly surprised to find many AFFORDABLE small space workouts to ...
Moving Forward when Life Feels Disrupted
When your life feels disrupted, how do you keep moving forward? What we’re going through right now is so uncomfortable, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s also very temporary. It’s like the shock of cold water when you first jump into the pool. Growing up, my grandma had a pool. Even though she lived in temperate San Diego, it still baffled me that she would swim nearly ...
18 Ways to Save Money on Groceries
Wouldn't it be great if you could slash your grocery bill? We've been living on a pretty tight budget for almost 2 years now and I can assure you I am excellent at getting the most nutrition for my money. The stores in our area don't offer a double coupons and rarely have sales, so we really have to work at it to find ways to save money on groceries. These 18 tips are the key to stretching ...
Troop Zero’s Message of Empowerment on Prime Video
We frequently hold family movie night around here. I love when a family movie can both move me to tears and make me proud to be a girl. Troop Zero does both of those things. The movie comes to Amazon Prime Video starting January 17th, and you won’t want to miss it!Troop Zero celebrates the quirky, a personality trait that, if we’re honest, we all have demonstrated at one time or another. ...
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 ...
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 ...