Tag Archives: DIY

One day as I was lugging in six bags of groceries on one arm and a toddler in the other, I thought, there has to be an easier way to do this that doesn’t involve marks on my arm and stress on my...

We all want the very best for our children, but it’s impossible to do everything right all the time.  Admitting that is freeing – and it’s also encouraging to other moms in the ...

Cleaning the house while the kids are still growing is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing. Have you ever heard that phrase? It torments me daily because there is so much truth to it. Just...

Have you wrapped your gifts yet?  If you haven’t, I’ve got some great ideas for you to try!  I’ve scoured the internet for this great round-up of unique (and simple) Christ...

The countdown to Christmas is on! Are you ready? I am already foreseeing a major budget makeover come January. But why not save some dollars now by getting a little creative with some do-it-yourself p...

Today we spent our morning around the table with my mother-in-law making gingerbread houses. With graham crackers, homemade cement icing, bags of bulk candies and Christmas music in the background, we...

When I moved out of my parents' house, I got a box. A box full of all the Christmas tree ornaments I'd accumulated during my growing-up years. They came from here & there, but every year without f...

In my dreams, I wear a dress and a pretty apron on Thanksgiving.  My table is set like an Instagram photo and all the food is picture perfect.  My house is, of course, spotless and decorated...

Happy November, friends! I thought we could take a moment today to share some of our favorite ways to help our kids be thankful and think “outwardly” as we approach the holiday season.�...

Stop trying to wrangle your small children into their winter coats - check out this brilliant tip so they can do it themselves!  Share your own parenting hacks in the comme...