Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays, and in my eyes, it’s the highlight of summer. On the 4th of July, my family normally celebrates by going to a barbeque, playing in the water, spending time relaxing outside and watching fireworks. I also try to do something fun to teach my kids about the meaning of the day. This…
Year: 2019
15 Ways to Give Your Child a Perfect Day
Whether it is for a kid/parent date, a special day for your birthday boy, or a day that’s just all about [name of child here], there are plenty of reasons to give your child a perfect day. With 5 kids in our house, it is SO hard to give the kids the undivided attention they desperately crave, which is why…
7 Father’s Day Gift Ideas That He Will Love
Father’s Day is one week away, can you believe it?! If you’re anything like me, you haven’t done your shopping yet and need some Father’s Day Gift Ideas. Luckily, if we order on Amazon, it’ll still be here on time. Amazon is literally my go-to for shopping. They offer a wide variety of products, and they suggest new stuff to…
19 Things to Do In Summer 2019 – A Summer Bucket List
We get 18 delicious summers with our children. This is one of your 18. If that’s not perspective, I don’t know what is.” -Jessica Scott Believe it or not, summer will be here before we know it. My big kids only have one week of school left, and my preschooler has been done for almost two weeks now. Our summer…
5 Home Maintenance Services Every Homeowner Needs to Schedule
Being a homeowner is so exciting. The sense of freedom that comes with owning your own home is pretty amazing, and you may feel like nothing could go wrong. Lots of things can go wrong in your home, however, unless you schedule home maintenance services. The worst part of being a homeowner? The moment you realize that there’s more to…
6 Step Morning Routine that Will Make You Want to Wake Up Before The Kids
Mornings are hectic if you wake up at the same time as your kids. You won’t be able to have even a couple minutes of quiet time before the crazy-ness of morning begins. Getting kids ready for school, daycare, or whereever else you have to go that day can lead to feeling stressed. This is why it is important to…
30 Things to Do This Spring With Free Spring Bucketlist Printable
Spring is FINALLY here and while the temperatures in Michigan still keep slipping into the high 30’s, I think we will soon get some relief. Since next week is supposed to be significantly warmer, I knew I had to move quickly and take the list of things to do this spring out of my notebook and turn it into an…
6 Reasons Your Child Should Eat Tomatoes Every Day
Mmmmm tomatoes. One of my all time favorite foods. I can’t say the same for the rest of my family, however, but realistically, your child should eat tomatoes every day. My little guy, Liam, is the only person in my house (other than myself) who likes tomatoes. And when I say he likes them, I mean he LIKES them. He…
9 Ways to See The Good In Each Day
“Every day may not be good… but there’s something good in every day.” Alice Morse Earle This quote from Alice Morse Earle, an American Historian, is one of my all time favorites. It is the best quote for when I am struggling to find the positive aspects of my life. We all (I think) struggle with being a negative Nancy…
10 Memorable Easter Ideas To Make This Year Special
In the past, Easter hasn’t been a very memorable holiday for my family. We celebrate with one side of the family the week before Easter, and then not at all with the other side of the family. We would do Easter baskets in the morning, and then our big kids would head off to spend the day with their mom’s…