How to Set Up a Fish Tank: Perfect First Pet
We have several pets in our home. We have a dog, a cat, and several fish! But even with 5 kids and a few creatures in our home, we have room for more. So we got a new fish tank!…
End of Summer Celebration: Send it Out in Style
Summer 2020 was certainly unique. But time still marches on, and the end of summer is still near. Back to school will be here before we know it! An end of summer celebration is the perfect way to signify the…
Simple Mom Hacks: 4 Guilt-Free Ways to Make Your Life Easier
Thank you Malt-O-Meal for sponsoring this post. Head to the Malt-O-Meal cereal Facebook page to learn more about a chance to win one of 60 $500 gifts, personalized just for you!! Moms do it all. We work from home. And…
Amazon Mother’s Day Gifts for Every Budget
It seems like I start off a lot of posts now with this same phrase. But here we go again… Mother’s Day is going to be a little different this year. Although we might not get all dressed up and…
End of the School Year Activities to Do at Home
We are approaching the end of the school year. For most of the country, we will be finishing this school year at home. Even though this is far from the traditional ending that we took for granted in the past,…
8 Best Games for Families with Kids of All Ages
We love playing games at our house. During social distancing, barely a day goes by without a family game. And with five kids of all different ages, we’ve been spending time collecting the best games for families! I know you’ve…
Social Distancing Neighborhood Activities for Kids
We’re all spending a lot of time in our homes, and in our neighborhoods. In fact, I’ve never spent as much time walking around my neighborhood or saying hi to my neighbors from an appropriate social distance. But what are…
Parenting in a Crisis: Your Survival Guide
We are living in historic times. As a society, we are scared, overwhelmed, tired, confused, and impatient. And it’s only been a few weeks. We are all settling into the certainty of uncertainty. So many of us aren’t sleeping well,…
How to Throw a Virtual Birthday Party for Kids
In this extended time at home, I will have two, and maybe three of my children’s birthdays come and go. Two of them are coming up in the next few weeks. My older son won’t be able to get his…
American Girl Doll of the Year 2020 Giveaway
GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED. Winner announced on Instagram. Thank you for entering! Stay tuned for more amazing giveaways and ways to win. We could all use something to get look forward to right about now. My girls absolutely love all things…
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