A dear friend might tell me that I’m pretty. In her mind, the word “pretty” conjures memories of her grandmother telling her that she’s pretty. Every time, she would feel like a princess. She wants me to feel all the beauty that she felt. She is trying to share the feeling by sharing the […]
Right about that age when my little ones began to beg for needlessly over-priced products with cartoon images on the front or endless advertising campaigns on their favorite channels, I realized I needed to teach them the value of money. That is when I began the Lunch Budget. *This post contains affiliate links. I […]
Crayon rubbings are so much fun because it almost feels like the image “magically” appears. It is a great way to use those broken crayons and is a great tactile sensory activity for those little ones who crave tactile exploration. Crayon Rubbings *This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation for purchases bought […]
Cotton Ball Painting is such a simple spin on a classic. Let’s face it. Life is complicated enough. Amen? If we can keep things both simple and fun, everyone wins. *This post contains affiliate links. I may receive compensation for purchases bought through these links. Cotton Ball Painting Little ones love to paint great […]
I have been mulling over the idea of starting a blog for a very long time now. Enough is enough. I finally mustered up the courage to start. I have so many ideas. I hope this blog doesn’t become too eclectic, but I am passionate about so many diverse subjects that it certainly could. I […]
Home School Bowling League Starts Today! Affiliate links included We look forward to bowling league starting every year. We just love bowling. There is the excitement of the game and the camaraderie of socializing with our friends. As a mom, I enjoy socializing with the moms, too. Here they are in front of the […]
Soccer Season is Here! Soccer Games Have Started! My husband is coaching the recreational soccer league locally. My son, Isaac, loves having his dad coach his team each season. We usually do 3 seasons of soccer. The fall season is a guys only outdoor league. The winter season has an indoor soccer league that […]
Happy Birthday, Mikelyn! I can’t believe that my daughter is 19 years old! I’m certain that I just gave birth to her yesterday. Where does the time go? She was born strong-willed. She walked early (before 8 mos). She talked early. She has always been ready to embrace the next great step in […]
Zachary turns 16 today! Yikes!!! Oh my goodness I love this guy so much. He doesn’t like me to go grocery shopping alone so he comes with me most of the time. He has a heart of gold, a tender spirit, and a gentle nature. When I was expecting Zachary, his big sister, Mikelyn, […]
I am a BzzAgent! Bzz Agent sent me Bic’s newest pencils which are supposed to be Xtra-Fun, Ultra-Solid, and Break-Resistant Lead #2 Pencils. I did NOT pay for the pencils. They were sent to me completely FREE to try them out and talk about them with my friends, family, and, of course, my readers. You do […]