Encouragement for Parenting, marriage and family life.
Let me start by saying I don’t know how to talk about race or racism. I could easily say it’s because I was homeschooled and black history wasn’t covered in our “curriculum”. I could say it’s because my parents thought that racism would go away if we just didn’t talk about it and taught me…
Quite time activities are just a little bit of magic to help you get through your day. I've searched around and found some of the very best ways to keep your toddler or preschooler entertained during quiet time each day. Quiet Games and Activities for Toddlers (Free) Star Wars Coloring Sheets (Free) Finding Dory Coloring Sheets Puzzle Flash Cards Snatch and Match Game Mix and Match Pool Noodle creatures Cutting Sheets ...
As a new mom, I was very strict about bedtime routines. They were short, sweet and to the point. I did NOT want to be one of those parents that had to spend an hour in the kid's rooms to get them to sleep. We've successfully had a quick bedtime routine for almost ten years of parenting now. And then this year happened. Our particular flavor of child-traumas came in the form of: Our house flooding in Tropical Storm Imelda Moving ...
There are so many fun things to do with the kids this Summer. We're sharing some of our favorite Summer activities with you today!!! This post has affiliate links To get started, grab a few inexpensive ice trays. In each open space, place a small plastic bug, amphibian, or reptile. Add water and freeze them overnight. You can involve your kids in this part of the process, putting the bugs and critters in place, or even pouring ...
This post has been sponsored by Cuties. One of the best ways to spend time together as a family is by sharing kindness with each other and the world! I pulled together some fun ways to share kindness as a family AND share kindness with your family. Cuties is hosting #100daysofsunshine - which inspired me to find 100 ways to share kindness as our way to spread sunshine through the world, no matter what season it is! Cuties are back in store ...
A lot of Texas days it is just too hot to go outside, so a majority of summer days are spent inside! That's why I compiled this HUGE list of fun things to do inside on a hot (or rainy) summer day! The best part is, since it is indoor fun, they are perfect for this winter too!!! Have fun! Make Personalized Coloring Sheets from Family Photos - This is so easy and fun! My kids love coloring pictures of themselves and the extra detailing on ...
Earlier, I shared how we're using drawing tutorials as "brain breaks" throughout the day during this time of Distance Learning. You can read more about how we're using brain breaks here, but essentially it's a way to do something fun and creative when school is feeling overwhelming to give your brain a break - and then get back to work. I've found a lot of fun drawing tutorials for kids online this week, and I've been amazed at how ...
Since being forced into starting distance learning with my kids a few weeks ago, I've found one thing that has helped bring a lot of happiness to our days, and has helped avoid a lot of meltdowns. You know the ones I'm talking about. "This math is too haaaaaard" "This word was spelled differently yesterdaaaaaay" "I've been reading for hourssssss" Working from home full time is not new to me. BUT ...
Frozen 2 was one of the last movies we saw in theaters, and one of the first things we watched after buying a Disney+ subscription during quarantine (#essential, right?). I adored the whole movie, and that sound track was extraordinary. Yesterday, I got an email from my friends at Disney who let me know they're releasing free coloring and activity sheets for this movie, and these pages couldn't be cuter! As always, ...
I've never liked Peeps. There, I said it. They're too chewy, too sweet, they fill up your mouth and they're just disgusting! However, they are also adorable, come in the cutest colors and are an extremely festive treat to have around the house when celebrating Easter. One way I've found Peeps to be downright yummy is by using them to top brownies. Grab my Easter Brownie Recipe here. But when you are all done trying to eat them, you can ...
