I like keeping things bright, cheery and never political or controversial on this blog. I want you to leave my site feeling encouraged and loved, never judged or frustrated. But I'm taking a pause ...
Stop whatever you’re doing, there’s a new trailer for Star Wars Rogue 1
Okay, my nerd is showing a little bit, but seriously. Stop what you're doing today. I'm sure it's important (I have other things to be doing too), but STAR WARS ROGUE ONE has a new trailer and for the ...
Personalized baby gifts
You spend months (sometimes years!) planning your baby's name, so it can be fun to show it off with personalized and monogrammed gifts for baby. If this is your second or third child, it's also a way ...
Working with young kids, to help them identify their emotions
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Moodsters for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you ever seen a child bouncing off the walls (or furniture) with excitement? What about ...
Cheesy Bacon Potato Casserole
The holidays are just around the corner, my family is already getting excited! Everyone is planning out their wish lists and we're also getting menus ready for family get togethers! Today, I wanted ...
What new moms really need from us
Every mom I know has felt the pressure to do everything right for the new baby. To have the perfect birth, the perfect plan and give the new baby a perfect life. Moms try so hard to be perfect, and ...
How to keep your house from becoming overwhelmed with LEGO
About a year ago we officially reached the "stepped on a LEGO" stage of parenting. It didn't take long for the occasional LEGO here and there throughout the house to turn into our house overflowing ...
Green Bean Recipes that actually taste good
Green beans, a Thanksgiving staple, but at our house, the green beans always ends up on everyone's plate as an obligation because it's a Thanksgiving tradition, not because people are actually that ...
Easy DIY fur hat
If you’ve wanted to start knitting for the first time ever, or if you’ve put down your needles long ago, and are itching to get stitching once again, this is the perfect pattern for you. It’s a very ...
Cat in the Hat & Thing 1 and Thing 2 Cupcakes
There are few things kids love more than a little Dr Seuss! When my son turned two we hosted a Dr Seuss themed birthday party for him and his little friends. Everyone dressed up in costumes, and he ...