Wow! November is flying by! Let’s chat holiday plans, paying better attention, and counting macros. As much as I love sharing my sunrises with you, those are few and far between these days. For whatever reason we’ve been inundated with coastal fog this fall and most sunrises are humdrum. So, I’ve moved my morning time…
Got empty tea tins you’d like to repurpose? Try this fun painted tea tins craft that we did as a family last Christmas. When the family gathers for a holiday celebration, it’s nice to have some activities planned. While I’m all for letting kids entertain themselves, I know that when family time is hard to…
Looking for a craft that the whole family can participate in? Try this budget-friendly activity of painted birdhouses. It’s rough trying to find activities that the whole family can enjoy. The littles like one thing; the bigs like another. A few Christmases ago I was on the hunt for something fun to do for First…
Celebrating Thanksgiving on a Budget? No problem. We’ve got you covered with tried and true tips that work for the holiday celebration. Thanksgiving Dinner is an all-time favorite at our house. My kids start dancing and breaking out in song when they see anything remotely resembling mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and oh yeah, the…
A Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt for Kids can be a fun distraction for kids, getting them out of the house and exploring nature, or making good use of time stuck inside when weather dictates. Download these indoor and outdoor versions of a Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt and let the kids run wild – ish. Thanksgiving Day can…
Let’s chat wedding rings, overthinking, and unbirthday celebrations in this week’s ramble. Hello! Hi! How are you? We’re already a week into November, with just 55 days left in the year. You know that’s going to go by in the blink of an eye, right? Can I encourage you to take just a minute and…
Keep the kids entertained — or at least distracted — while your turkey cooks, with this simple, classic-themed Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle and Thanksgiving Word Search Printable Pack. Answer keys are included with the free printable PDFs. Thanksgiving Day can be a super fun day for a child. Family and friends are gathered. Football is on…
It’s the end of a week and the end of a month, all wrapped up into one weekly ramble. Today I’m just feeling off. Fears and worry are plaguing me, so much so that I’ve spent the last six hours ruminating. Time to be done with that! (Yes, I’ve prayed, and journaled, and done my…
Are you creating a Christmas Bucket List with the kids or even for yourself this year? Consider all the fun you can have this season and grab our free Christmas bucket list printables. Ready to have a fun Christmas with the family this holiday season? Remember it doesn’t just happen. You might need to make…
At one time it was the biggest shopping day of the year. But can you really save on Black Friday? Ah! the good old days when the Christmas season — and the heavy commercialization push to spend money — didn’t start until the day after Thanksgiving. Those days are gone. Likely, you’ve seen some type…