My favorite Thanksgiving tradition: Breakfast
When you think of Thanksgiving, you probably think of turkey, stuffing, gathering with family, and maybe watching the Macy’s parade on TV. These are all part of my Thanksgiving day, but my very...
View ArticleWhere to find a community of moms when you desperately need one
It was a rough day all around — everyone was grumpy, everyone was fighting. We finally made it to nap time and Titus didn’t nap. He sang, talked, and yelled, but he didn’t nap. Titus was fine playing...
View ArticleSimple ways to serve with your kids this holiday season
The holidays are often filled with shopping, baking, and a million other little things. If we aren’t intentional, the holidays will fly by in a blur and we will be left wondering how we missed out on...
View ArticleMaking Advent easy and meaningful
I love having Christmas traditions that bring meaning to our holidays. There are so many ideas and programs out there to help families focus on the meaning of Christmas and I tend to get excited and...
View ArticleGift-giving among siblings
It was the Sunday before Christmas and my kids were bouncing all over the living room, hardly able to contain their excitement. This was the day they were going to give their gifts to the sibling whose...
View ArticleGive yourself grace
The longer I am a parent, the more I learn about grace — both towards others and towards myself. For some reason, moms tend to have over-the-top expectations of themselves. We think we can do it all...
View ArticleThings I am loving in November
The holidays are in full swing around here. I am loving the extra light and beauty the Christmas tree brings into our house. With all the darkness in the early evening, it is a nice change. Here are...
View ArticleMy favorite slow-cooker meals for busy days
Let’s be realistic: Everyday is a busy day. I wish I had a slow-cooker meal for everyday but I tend to not be a huge fan of slow-cooker meals. I want to love them, but they usually aren’t great. That...
View ArticleAm I only seeing the problems with my kids?
Last week, my 4-year-old had his yearly follow-up appointment with a surgeon. I dreaded taking all 4 kids along with me — a year ago, we had to wait 2 hours to see the surgeon due to an emergency. Any...
View ArticleFree books, movies and more — all right in your neighborhood
I have a serious love for my library. This hasn’t always been the case. There were a few years when the idea of dragging 3 toddlers into the library was just too crazy. How much could I possibly look...
View ArticleWhat I’m loving and reading in January 2017
What I’m loving Smiling Mind: Mindfulness app I have mentioned several times in the past few months how mindfulness is something that has really been helping me focus on being in the present moment and...
View ArticleHaving lots of little people
While I was at an indoor play area waiting for my friend to arrive, I watched all the moms around me. Sitting next to me were 2 moms with tiny babies and one-year-old toddlers running around. I am...
View ArticleSarah’s homeschool ‘day in the life’ with an 8-, 7-, 5- and 3-year-old
I’ve meant to write this post for a while now but every time I thought about starting, I realized we don’t have a lot of typical days around here. We have a loose weekly routine and some steady anchors...
View ArticleMy kids’ good behavior doesn’t mean I’m a good parent
When we were leaving Costco the other day, an older man tapped me on the shoulder and said, “I just wanted to tell you that you’re a good mom … I can tell because your kids are so well-behaved.” I...
View ArticleCreating a ‘prepared environment’ makes homeschooling easier
I have mentioned several times that I get easily bored with homeschool routines and strict structure. I have learned to discipline myself but I also try to consider and accommodate my boredom when...
View ArticleCar wash table activity
My 3-year-old and 5-year-old are obsessed with car washes. Their grandpa sometimes takes them through the car wash for fun; they read books about them; they act it out, each taking a turn being the...
View ArticleWhat I’m loving & reading in March 2017
What I’m Loving Common Sense Media Common Sense Media provides independent reviews, age recommendations, and other unbiased information on all types of media. I often try to watch a movie or TV show...
View ArticleAny ordinary day can be great
We finished putting the kids to bed and I mentioned for probably the 20th time that it was such a great day. My husband, Carlos, laughs at me because that is what he does when I get all hyped up about...
View ArticleSome of my favorite things for spring and summer
It’s that time of the year when I am starting to think ahead to warmer weather. These are some of my very favorite warm weather finds. I would love to hear your favorites in the comments! Jockey...
View ArticleWhat I’m loving and reading in April 2017
Here's a list of what I'm loving and reading this month. From a Netflix kids' show about the performing arts to light, fun young adult fiction to crazy affordable contact lenses and more.
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