I have decided I need to tell you a story. The story of Delilah. You might recall that name as I used to write about our little duckling here once in awhile. Little Delilah came to us when she was 3 days old. There is nothing quite as cute as a duckling, so when I…
Bursting with Family Fun!
I am excited to partner with Winning Fingers today to bring you this post about an awesome family game: You’re Busted! This post contains affiliate links. My Mama is terrified of popping balloons. Which provides some foundation for the reason that my siblings and I are all jumpy and nervous at the sound of balloons…
3 Days of Giveaways Next Week!
It is that time of year! Holiday time! This year I wanted to share some fun toys with you and also (of course) give you a chance to win them. Next week we will be starting our 3 Days of Giveaways! You can expect 3 awesome toys next week: Tuesday December 5th: An “out-of-this-world” awesome…
The Best Casseroles to Gift a Friend
While it appears that things have been smooth sailing over here this past month (thanks to the magic of writing and scheduling ahead of time) the truth is my family and I have been struggling. More than struggling. In fact, we have been through Hell. Almost exactly one month ago we lost our baby. The…
Homemade Gifts for Teachers
I was chatting with my sister yesterday about homemade gifts for teachers. She loves to add a homemade personal touch to her gifts and wanted to be sure that her gift was something a teacher would really love. She’s pretty sweet, that sister of mine. I thought it was a wonderful question, and one I…
A Neat Opportunity with VIPKID!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of VIPKID. All opinions are 100% mine. I don’t often get to write to you with teaching opportunities – but today I am so excited to do just that! I have recently learned about this amazing company called VIPKID and they are seeking American and Canadian…
How We Connect and Calm After School
I am so excited to partner with some of my amazing sponsors to bring you this post. With my littlest starting school this year I have been reminded of the amazingly important and life changing role I can play in helping my him adjust and succeed. I am not being dramatic — for his little…
Independent Toddler Activities
Guess what? I have been doing this for a long time now. Writing and sharing ideas in this space. So long in fact, that I am re-using my own ideas! This post on independent toddler ideas I wrote when I had a new baby. Now that new baby is well into toddler-hood himself. And while I…
Three Things I Do that Make Me a Calm Mom
I am so happy to be partnering with Oak Meadow today to bring you this post on bringing calmness to your home. Plus, there is a chance for you to WIN below, too! A calm mom. This is what I strive to be. A calm person for my children. A space of quiet and peace…
How to Provide Nurturing Answers to the “WHY’s?”
I remember very clearly declaring, likely to myself only, that when my daughter (my first child) entered the “WHY” phase I was going to answer every question. I was going to take the time to answer every little question that popped into her head. And I did try. I would explain everything as thoroughly as…