Seasonal Activities

25 Simple Ways to Prep for Christmas in November (So You Don’t Go Crazy Later)

So long, Scrooge — hello, merry & bright! It seems there are two camps this time of year — Camp Thanksgiving and Camp Christmas is Coming. While I love everything about Thanksgiving — the food, the gratitude, the cozy pace — I’ve learned that doing most of the heavy

Budget-Friendly Simple Fall Front Porch Decor Ideas

Fall· Home Organization

When it’s time to cozy up the front porch for fall, I like to keep things simple and stress-free. A few easy DIY touches can make your entryway look festive without breaking the bank. My go-to is two white craft pumpkins (you can find an option here!) and a couple of inexpensive dowel rods. I’ve

Boo Your Neighbors and Friends: Simple Halloween Activity

Halloween· Seasonal Activities

It’s almost Halloween, and what busy mom doesn’t love an excuse for a bit of fun with the kids? One of our favorite traditions is to Boo your neighbors and friends — it’s like a festive twist on ding-dong ditch, but with treats and smiles instead of tricks. If you’re from the Midwest,

Pumpkin Carving with Kids: 16 Easy Tips and Fun Ideas

Fall· Halloween· podcast· Seasonal Activities

The fall season brings a medley of delightful traditions, but one that stands out among them is pumpkin carving with kids. I vividly remember picking out the perfect pumpkin as a child, digging in, and getting my hands dirty. For moms today, it can feel messy, time-consuming, and

10 Simple & Affordable Fall Decorating Ideas to Make Your Home Cozy & Inviting

Fall· Seasonal Activities· Simple Tips & Solutions

The fall season is upon us, and it makes me so happy. I love fall, y’all. 🍂 It’s the perfect time to infuse your home with cozy fall vibes and a warm, inviting atmosphere. But fall is also an extra busy season for so many of us — and you may not have the time (or money!) for a complete

10 Fun, Easy & Cheap Halloween Activities for Kids, Tweens + Teens

Fall· Halloween· podcast· Seasonal Activities

Halloween is a time for spooky fun, and there's no need to break the bank or spend hours planning to create memorable moments with your kids. Whether you have little ghouls or older kids, here are some easy, budget-friendly, fun Halloween activities to celebrate the Halloween spirit with your

8 Powerful Ways to Help Your Kids Conquer Back-to-School Anxiety

Back to School Tips· podcast· Seasonal Activities

I don’t know about you, but we’ve been navigating all the feelings as it relates to back-to-school. There’s the joy of getting the teacher they wanted. There’s disappointment when no friends are in their class. And then there’s that fear of ‘Who’s going to sit next to me at lunch?’ — and I still

45 Practical Tips to Lighten the May Mom Mental Load

podcast· Seasonal Activities· Simple Tips & Solutions· Spring

May comes in hot, doesn't it? It’s a beautiful month, but also bursting at the seams with concerts, field days, birthday parties, banquets, dentist appointments, final projects, and permission slips that just. keep. coming. And in the middle of it all? It can start to feel like you’re

Easy Tips For How to Un-decorate & Organize After Christmas

Christmas· Home Organization· podcast· Seasonal Activities

How is Christmas over already? Now that it is, I want a nap. Then, it's time to tackle cleaning up! As much joy as the holiday season brings, the post-Christmas clean-up can feel like a daunting task. After weeks of twinkle lights, bottle brush trees, and Christmas home tours that