I've been there. The holidays are coming and you want to be festive, but you are tight on money and you aren't even sure how to pull it off with kids in the home. The thing is, the excitement of the holidays comes from seeing it through your kids eyes and being festive doesn't have to cost a ton. You can create a culture in your home that directly includes your children in the process. I can't think of a better way to decorate your home for the holidays or celebrate your time ...
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Mom Bag Must Haves
I'm a full-time, stay-at-home-mom of four and run this website and associated social media channels, an essential oil business and an online essential oil community. Life is full. These amazing multi-tasking products make my life easier and that is why they are my mom bag must haves. This is a fully stocked bag and of course would include my wallet. Let me break down what I love most about these products and why they made the cut. The goal is to help you upgrade your life. Some affiliate ...
When Parenting & Your Self-Identity Intersect
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Seattle's Best Coffee. All opinions are 100% mine. The first day of school was a complete success for us. The kids were excited, yet there was a sense of calm. Closing the book on another summer is always bittersweet. I can't help but to think, as Quinn turns nine next month, that we are halfway through our summers with him. Man! Just writing that sentence creates a sick feeling in the pitt of my stomach. Despite knowing that, I ...
Create a Morning You Crave this School Year
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Seattle's Best Coffee. All opinions are 100% mine. The start of the school year is right around the corner. I know that can be a mixed bag of emotions for a lot of parents. "Yay! The kids are out of the house" to "how has another summer passed already?" The new school year means schedules, fall sports and adjusting to new routines. One of the things I am struggling most with as we head into the new school year is making sure I am ...
Firefighter Birthday
I am so mad at myself for thinking about pageviews or pinterest or what would bring this blog traffic. Because in the process I lost something I can never get back. When we had Hudson's third birthday, I was so excited to share, but I really wanted to be able to offer the firefighter printables we made for his birthday, so I didn't write the post. Well, Hudson turns four this month and I never did get that post up. And now all those thoughts and feeling I had about my little guy are gone. ...
