I LOVE choosing and giving gifts, especially gifts for kids. The best gift ideas for a 4 year old girl are ones that other people may not think of giving, which is what you will find in this gift guide. Whether you’re looking for gifts for a girl’s birthday, a Christmas gift for a 4 year old girl, or a…
Parenthood can test the strength of many relationships. According to Psychology Today, numerous studies show a decline in marital satisfaction for new parents. Couples often find themselves arguing about money, disappointed in losing their freedom and spontaneity, and too exhausted for any type of intimacy. However, it’s important to open the lines of communication and have patience with each other…
As you prepare to start kindergarten, I think back to your infant days, when you wanted to lie in my arms all day long. It seemed like you were always nursing, always needing me. Back then, I took it for granted. I complained of being tired, sore, needing a break. Now, I want those days back. I want to hold…
Can you believe summer is coming to an end and another year of school is upon us? Less than 3 weeks and my kids will be back to school again. Unlike many parents, I am so not happy about this. I love having my kids home, as weird as that may be. Plus, my firstborn is starting kindergarten!! We have…
**This letter is what I wrote to my husband for Day #1 of The 30 Day Marriage Challenge** Hey you, Life hasn’t always been perfect or easy for us, has it? We always make it through, though, and come out stronger than before. It’s what we do. That’s the reason I know we are meant to be together, babe. No…
The dreaded years are here… your teenager has started dating or has begun showing interest in dating. Now what?! This teen dating experience could be disastrous, or it could be a great time in both of your lives. I’m sure you remember when you first starting having an interest in dating someone. Your trips to the mall or movie theater,…
Think back to your childhood… which books did you LOVE to read? Which ones were you extra excited to see at story time? As you got older, which books captured your attention the most? I have ALWAYS been a reader and can’t remember a time in my life when I didn’t love books. Instilling that passion in my kids is…
Updated 9/20/2019 to add my Christmas gift to you – a free Christmas list printable! As I was preparing for the upcoming holiday season, I decided I wanted to give my readers an early Christmas gift. I hope you and your children enjoy it! Happy National Give Something Away Day!! Today I encourage you to find things in your home…
Amazon Prime Day (AKA: Christmas in July) happens only one time per year, and Amazon offers TONS of amazing deals you can’t find any other time. I love Amazon all year long, but I’m even more fond of it in July. Prime day is on the 15th and 16th of this month, and I couldn’t be more excited. Since I…
Teenagers seem like a tough group of kids to buy gifts for. Does anyone ever know what it is they truly want for their birthday or Christmas? I sure didn’t, but our newly 15-year-old planned ahead and gave me a detailed list to follow, so I’ve got plenty of gift ideas for a teenage girl. ***This post contains affiliate links.…
