Seasonal Activities

10 Simple Tips to Reduce Holiday Overwhelm

It really is the most wonderful time of the year even if we feel slightly crazy! However, as a grown-up, the lists are long and all in addition to our normal full lives. Every single person I have talked to lately has said "I am overwhelmed." So, how can you reduced holiday

8 Ways to Simplify Your Holiday Meal

Christmas· Meal Plan Tips & Ideas· Seasonal Activities· Thanksgiving

With the holiday right around the corner, many of us are thinking about the menu, the decorations and all that goes into it. Remember when you could just show up to the party! However, since that won't happen I am sharing some simple ways to simplify your holiday meal this year. If any year calls

Gift Ideas for Everyone | Ultimate Gift Guide Round-up

Christmas· Gift Guides· Seasonal Activities

Tis the season to start making your list and checking it twice. Santa's got nothing on you. However, what do you get all those people on your list? Don't worry, I have you covered with gift ideas for everyone. Gift Ideas for Everyone Advent Gift Guide Counting down to Christmas is

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box |Christmas Giving Activity for Kids

Christmas· Seasonal Activities

Packing an Operation Christmas Child shoe box is one of our favorite traditions to do with our kids in the month of November. At a time of year where we are writing our own wish lists and thinking of all the items we want, it's good to focus on someone who may be looked over, to share joy in a

10 Simple Ways to Prepare for Christmas in November

Christmas· Seasonal Activities

It seems there are camps this time of year. You are either Camp Thanksgiving or Camp Christmas is coming. While I love everything about Thanksgiving, I also do most of the heavy lifting for Christmas in November so I can enjoy the season even more. So, what do I do now? There are 10 simple ways to

How Do You Raise a Grateful Kid + 10 Simple Gratitude Activities

Seasonal Activities· Thanksgiving

One of the most popular questions I get when I talk about gratitude is "How do I get my kids to be more grateful?" What are some simple gratitude activities for kids? What are your best tips for teaching gratitude to kids? We all have personal stories of planning for months to take our kids on

10 Practical Gifts for Mom

Christmas

Often, when shopping for my sister and friends, I think about what I love and what I use and then shop accordingly! It never fails, I have an internal battle to buy one for someone else and one for myself ;). Anyone else? So, let me share with you my top practical gifts for that

15 Back to School Money Saving Tips

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

Growing up my mom used to say that August was the most expensive month besides Christmas. Back to school shopping can be expensive. However, there are ways to be purposeful with your shopping that will save your wallet big time and your sanity too! I have rounded up my 15 best back to

Simple Summer Activities for Kids

Seasonal Activities· Summer

**Thanks to Heather from Glitter on a DimeGlitter on a Dime for guest-posting today** Summer Break is quickly becoming my favorite time of year! It is nice to forget about school routines for a while. We enjoy doing a DIY Summer Camp with lots of fun themes and activities. I know that route is not