Want to celebrate a little St. Patrick’s Day fun? Enjoy one or more of these silly and serious St Patrick’s Day activities with the fam. Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up. My kids love having something to celebrate. And even though we’re not Irish, we have a great affection for Patrick, as a fellow saint, who loved…
Whew. It’s been a week. The first week of school has always been wild, but throw in a wannabe hurricane and well, I used a fair bit of emotional energy these last seven days. As you know by now, the hype of the hurricane was a little too much. I wasn’t worried about our safety,…
When a special occasions rolls around, it brings with it the temptation to “do it up big.” Usually that signifies “do it up expensive.” A few too many “special” occasions and you can find yourself in the poor house. Or at least with a few too many bills and too little money.
There are so many great ways to celebrate a new baby, from hosting a baby shower to welcoming the new little one at the hospital with a first birth-day cake, complete with a zero candle. Our family has welcomed six babies and has had such fun celebrating together. From How to Help a New Mom…
With the changing of the seasons, it’s time to think of some fun spring activities to do with the kids. Whether it’s exploring spring flowers, creating a new sensory bin, or making some spring crafts, gathering and bookmarking spring activity ideas is par for the course for moms. We want to play with our kids…
Pull together one of these fun and frugal gifts for your next secret Santa event or other gift exchange.
As a mom, your life is full. There are so many things to keep track of during the day: kids, home, school, work, that sometimes meal prep gets the short end of the stick. Reduce your stress by making a list of easy Last Minute Dinner Ideas that will save the day — and your…
There are so many different doodahs and gadgets out in the world, it’s hard to know what you really need for homeschooling. After more than 20 years in this gig, I’ve narrowed down school supplies for homeschoolers to this supply list, including our time-tested favorites for home learning. Whether this is your first year or…