Seasonal Activities

10 Simple Lunar New Year Activities

After adopting our son (born in China), we have been learning more about Chinese culture and incorporating some of their traditions into our home. In China and other Asian countries, the Lunar new year is the most important holiday of the year. Chinese or Lunar New Year is a two-week

Easy Teacher Gift Ideas for Christmas

Christmas· Gift Guides

Like me, you may like to thank your child's teacher with a thoughtful gift but you have no idea the best gift to give. As a former teacher myself (hello 1st grade teacher), I know how much they pour into their students and classroom day in and day out, especially in the last few years. Plus, I

Meal Planner Gift Basket Idea

Christmas· Gift Guides

Tis the season for giving gifts and I don't know about you but moms, sisters and girlfriends are among the hardest to shop for. As a mom now I am looking for practical gifts that simplify my life. I love to give those kinds of gifts too. Consider gifting simplified weekly meals with this holiday

3 Ingredient Banana Muffins

Breakfast· Fall· Recipes

There's something about the fall that makes me want to bake. I have already shared with you our favorite and quite popular 3-ingredient pumpkin mini muffins. My sister and I were texting one day and she asked if you could do something similar with bananas, so I got to testing things in the kitchen

Simple Fall Front Porch Decor

Fall· Home Organization

2022 Simple Front Porch Decor This year my ferns just didn't survive the wacky midwest weather so I opted to switch them out for big mums I purchased from our local grocery store (Fareway). However, just this week my smaller mums were looking a little rough so I tried the same technique of

Simple and Delicious Caramel Apple Nachos

Appetizers & Snacks· Dessert· Fall· Recipes

It's fall y'all and that means all things apple! A few years ago, we went to our favorite local orchard and tried out some caramel apple nachos for the first time. We fell in love instantly and immediately came home recreated them. Now, apple nachos are our simple and

15 Back to School Money Saving Tips

Back to School Tips· Seasonal Activities· Simple Tips & Solutions

Ready or not, the new school year is right around the corner. Growing up my mom used to say that August was the most expensive month besides Christmas. School spending can add up quickly. However, there are ways to be purposeful this school season that will save your wallet big time and keep

5 Unique Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas

Gift Guides· Spring

Next week is teacher appreciation week and as a former teacher myself (hello 1st grade teacher), I know how much they pour into their students and classroom day in and day out, especially in the last few years. So, I rounded up 5 unique teacher appreciation gift ideas that are, you guessed it,

Simple Easter Dinner Menu Ideas

Easter· Featured· Meal Plan Tips & Ideas· Seasonal Activities

Easter is right around the corner. Maybe like me you, you don't love the traditional Easter ham and also want to keep the Easter Sunday dinner menu simple so you can enjoy the time with your family. I love Easter but we don't get any days off from school around the holiday and with no family close