Simple Holiday Traditions for Families

Simple Holiday Traditions for Families

Simple Holiday Traditions for Families I had 3 boys in 3.5 years, so for quite awhile, survival was the name of the game. I am practical and not at all extravagant, and I didn’t have the money, time or energy for extra traditions that would waste funds and...
How-To Trim Your Traditions

How-To Trim Your Traditions

How-To Trim Your Traditions Holidays at our house are pretty low-key, until December rolls around. I have always been crazy about Christmas. Growing up, it was truly the most magical time of year when our home and life felt incredibly full. With a large extended...
My Simple Way to Family Meal Plan

My Simple Way to Family Meal Plan

As people have been posting about their New Year’s Resolutions, I noticed a trend. Lots of you want to cook more for your family and successfully menu plan. Hooray for more home-cooked meals in 2018! I grew up with a mom who is a killer cook and we had family...
Yearly Spotlight Quiz

Yearly Spotlight Quiz

I love doing this yearly quiz with my boys on Mother’s Day! It gives us awesome one on one time and lets me keep a little history about each child.   It is so much fun to look back on their answers and see how things have changed and how they stay the same....
Simple Ways for Kids to Serve

Simple Ways for Kids to Serve

A friend of mine recently asked for some of our family’s favorite ways to serve and suggested I write a blog post with a few ideas I could share. I compiled this list, with the help of an especially service oriented neighbor, and hope you find a few things that...