Summer is often filled with glorious weather and days that seem to last forever. Kids and families often have more time, and it’s the time we start thinking about making some amazing family memories before the back to school frenzy starts all too soon. Now is the perfect time for a summer bucket … [Read more...]
Get Off the Screen! Why Limit Screen Time This Summer + Free Guide
June 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
How many times have you been at a public place like a restaurant or an event of some kind where all you see are people completely oblivious to what is going on around them because they’ve got their faces buried in a screen of some kind? Maybe you’ve had your kids with a friend over, and rather than … [Read more...]
30 Heart Felt Conversation Starters to Have With Your Kids + Download
May 20, 2017 by 2 Comments
Meaningful conversation with our kids is such a vital part of being an intentional mom, and it couldn't be easier with these 30 great conversation starters. I even created them in a printable form so you can print them off and tuck them wherever they would be convenient to use. Just fill in your … [Read more...]
Ending the Bedtime Battles Once and For All!
May 2, 2017 by
As parents, we can look forward to having a little peace and quiet after the kids get in bed at night. However, this is not always the case. It can also be one of the most dreaded times of the day because bedtime can also be a battleground. Is it for you? As a mom of eight, I have had my fair … [Read more...]
To the Mom Who Feels Like She’s Failing
April 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Are you feeling like a horrible mom? Do you worry that you are "ruining your kids for life" because of this or that? Did someone else harshly judge you as a parent, leaving you to feel about two inches tall? Do you worry, "Am I failing as a mom?!" "Am I a mom failure?" If you answered yes to any … [Read more...]
Super Cheap Summer Bucket List For the Young Family
April 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Summer is the perfect time for longer days, a lazier schedule, and hopefully some extra fun as well. If your summer is like mine, it can seem to go by in a flash. If you’re not careful, the summer can slip right through your fingers. The next thing you know, you realize you’ve done little to no … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Child Has to Compete With a Cheater
April 8, 2017 by 6 Comments
Has your child ever had to deal with a cheater? Has your child ever been forced to compete on a playing field that wasn't level? Why do people cheat? Why did Tom Brady, who is arguably the best quarterback in the entire league, need deflated footballs to win a game? I have no answer for that, … [Read more...]
The Five Triggers of Mommy Overwhelm
March 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Mommy overwhelm. Mommy stress. If you’ve got kids, I’m guessing you know just what I mean. Things are going along fine. Then, the next thing you know, you’re pushed right over the edge. But, did you know that there are certain triggers that are common among moms that send us right into the mom … [Read more...]
50 Free Family Activities for Summer
March 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Summer is such a wonderful time of year, but it can get BORING for everyone especially by the time mid-summer rolls around. The lazy days of summer are fading, however, and spending time with your family is so important before the hustle and bustle of the school year gets started again. Before you … [Read more...]
10 Reasons All Parents Should Teach Their Kids to Manage Money
February 21, 2017 by 4 Comments
As parents there are so many things we need to teach our kids that it can seem overwhelming. Life is busy, schedules are packed, and there are a thousand things screaming for our attention. But, if you are a parent, teaching your kids about money is something you just can’t put on the back … [Read more...]
Are Your Kids Truly Healthy? Make Sure You’re Not Missing This!
February 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
*This post was sponsored by Give Kids a Smile as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. With eight kids of my own, I am all too familiar with the costs involved in keeping kids healthy. I also have firsthand knowledge of what a … [Read more...]
From Tears to Tying In 5 Minutes OR LESS!
January 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Sometimes, trying to teach kids to tie can be so frustrating! With eight kids who are all different, this has proven to be more difficult with some. I think this largely depends on the temperament of each child (and how much patience we as moms have at the time!). But it really is possible to go … [Read more...]
Your Kids Can Cook?! (yes, and here’s how to teach them!)
December 28, 2016 by 2 Comments
Your kids can cook? I hear this question all the time from exasperated moms who are looking for just a bit of relief. Meals are never-ending in a family, and they are also one of the most mundane things we as moms need to handle. "Your kids can cook?" people ask. And I tell them, yes they … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Holiday Tradition
December 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We have many holiday traditions in our family, but this one is by far our favorite. I shared many of our favorite holiday traditions in this post HERE, but I wanted to highlight our very favorite one. It is so difficult to not get caught up in all the holiday craziness, especially the gift … [Read more...]
The Five Most Popular Posts This Week 12/11
December 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It has been a fun and BUSY week for me in everything including my home here. There has been lots of exciting things going on here and on social media, and these are the things that have been keeping readers busy as the most popular posts this week! The Ultimate List of Games Every Family Must … [Read more...]
