Looking for inexpensive graduation gifts? We’ve got you covered with the best and easiest creative graduation gifts that won’t break the bank. Celebrating a graduation can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. I know. You think you need to buy a lot or do a lot or cook a lot, but you really…
Wondering how to work family time into your regular routine? It can be hard to make a family fun night happen, especially as your kids get bigger. Here are some strategies that work for us with teens and young adults. It probably started with food. All things with me usually do. Since I was already…
Hosting a game night for your teenage and college kids’ friends can be a great way to support your child as well as get to know their friends. Here’s a non-intrusive, but constructive way to host a young adult game night. When we first starting hosting a game night for our kids’ friends, I didn’t…
Sharing bathrooms in a big family can be tricky business. You’ve seen the movies! Here’s how we’re making it work for us. Sharing a bathroom is a good problem to have in a world where some still don’t have clean running water. Here’s our solution for sharing bathrooms in a big family. When we first…
After schooling six kids at home and sending five off to college (so far) I’ve learned a few things about what products are truly useful and what are nonsense. Here are the back to school supplies that we’ve found to be the most useful in the day-to-day lives of high school and college students. The…
Are you ready to enjoy an epic summer break with your whole family? A great way to help generate fun ideas as well as included activities that both older kids and little kids can enjoy is to create the ultimate summer bucket list. Grab this free summer bucket list printable so that you can prioritize…
You want to give a thoughtful gift, but you know they could really use some extra cash? How do you gift money in a fun and creative way? This Money Gift Box Idea is a winner! With an empty candy box, some dollar bills and coins, and a few candy or baking papers, you’re set…
If a summer reading hour isn’t already a yearly tradition at your house, this year is a great time to start it — for both kids and adults! Find a good book for kids and enjoy it together or encourage a daily reading hour for your child to take the adventure on his own. Whether…