Surprise February Fun Day
I was driving to the gym the other day in the frigid cold. (I try not to let the weather …
Meal Planning That Works
I’ve always been a meal planner… Okay well, once we had a couple kids, I became a meal planner out …
Things We Learned from Year One of Debt Payoff
In December of 2015, 6 months after my husband graduated from his SECOND grad school program, we sat down finally …
Fall Crafts for Toddlers, Kids, and Teens!
I collected ALL the best fall crafts for all ages of kids on the internet!! Most of these are self …
My Kids’ Favorite Simple Christmas Traditions (In a Big Family)
I’m a huge proponent of simple & joyful family life. The holiday online content is SO OVERWHELMING THESE DAYS. So …
Jesus Storybook Bible Advent Ideas
We have used the Jesus Storybook Bible for Advent in our home for 8 years in a row now. I …
5 Practical Strategies for Dealing With the Terrible Twos (That Work!)
In this post, you will learn 5 ideas for how to deal with the terrible twos that actually work! We’ve …
33 Fun & Simple Toddler Activities (1-2 Year Old)
We just adopted our 5th kiddo. He came to live with us when he was a little over 18 months …
Printable Adult Coloring Pages for Relaxing [PDF]
These four free coloring pages are a great way to relax after a busy day. I love creating free printable …
30 Activities for 13 Month Old Toddler to Play
13 Month olds are so busy and cute. But truthfully, they can be really tiring as well. They’re old enough …
# Toys for 6 Year Old Boys [From a Mom of Boys!]
I have 2 boys who are currently ages 6 and 8 as of this writing. Plus my 3 boy nephews …
5 Semi-Hippie Things I Do to Save Money
So maybe you’ve heard (or perhaps you’re tired of hearing) … we’re getting out of debt. Not just kinda sorta …
Host A Jesse Tree Ornament Exchange
Many years, our family started a really simple Jesse Tree tradition during Advent, and I loved it! A friend and I threw together …
How to Do a Simple Jesse Tree With Kids
Have you ever heard of a Jesse Tree? A Jesse Tree is created with a set of 25 symbolic ornaments, …
How to Budget When You’re In Complete Survival Mode
If you are exhausted by a financial mess, or not sure what the first right step is, this post is …
The Simplest Way to Stick to a Grocery Budget (Even With Crazy Inflation)
I’ve been using this simple grocery budget tracking method for years!! It’s legitimately useful while you’re actually in the store, …
The 9 Best Options for Advent Reading with Kids [2023]
Today, I’m going to help you figure out which plan to follow this year for Advent reading with your kids. …
25 Amazing Gifts for a Second Baby That Veteran Moms Will LOVE
This post has all my best gift ideas for someone who is having their second baby (or third or fourth!!) …
20 Must Haves for a Toddler & Newborn {2nd Baby List!}
If you’re going to have a toddler AND a newborn around soon, this list of recommended gear is specifically for …
Pros & Cons of Zero Based Budgeting (and a Flexible Alternative)
If you have tried to budget and failed, you know what I mean when I say, budgeting can be so …