Seasonal Activities

Simple Indoor Activities For Kids

Psst...I am so excited that my friend Angela agreed to guest post today and share some amazing indoor activity ideas for kids. Thanks for sharing with us Angela! It’s no secret that winter days are long! With cold temperatures and less sunlight, we tend to spend more time indoors. I know

How To Host a Favorite Things Party + $10 Favorite Products

Birthday Party Ideas· Seasonal Activities

This week I went to a favorite things party for the Des Moines Moms Blog contributors. We did it last year too and it was such a hit we did it again. Every time I go I leave thinking I want to host one. Not only do you get some great recommendations, but you also get to know each

10 Fun and Easy Advent Activities for Families

Christmas· Seasonal Activities

Every morning during Advent, my kids dash down the stairs to see our particular daily activity in our little advent calendar hanging in the kitchen. I love it, too, I won't lie. I am a little sad on Christmas day, but it's all over. So, I rounded up 10 of my favorite fun and easy Advent Activities

5 Keys for Cultivating a Grateful Heart

Simple Tips & Solutions· Thanksgiving

Have you heard it said gratitude changes everything? How can you possibly be grateful in all things? Life can be hard and sometimes it's not easy to find gratitude. Choosing gratitude leads to contentment, joy, generosity, peace, forgiveness, and compassion plus so much more. Gratitude is good

At Home School Supplies Organization – A Homework Drawer

Back to School Tips· Home Organization· Seasonal Activities

Ready or not, back-to-school time is upon us! Homework often accompanies school so I thought I would share a simple change I made that has made all the difference with homework! We affectionately refer to it as the homework drawer. The homework drawer houses all the necessities my kids need to

6 Ways to Survive the End of the School Year

Seasonal Activities· Spring

It's almost the end of another school year and it makes me think of a story my grandma used to tell me as a little girl. She used to go get some chickens from the farm, come home and chop their heads off so they could prepare them to eat. She said they would run around the backyard like crazy.

Fall Bucket List

Fall· Seasonal Activities

It's fall y'all, in case you hadn't heard. The weather is feeling like it and I am spending my Saturdays cheering on the cutest little #15 from the sidelines. I love summer but this time of year just makes my heart do a little extra pitter patter. The anticipation of the holidays, the crisp air,

$40 Basketball Clinic Birthday Party

Birthday Party Ideas· Seasonal Activities

Did I mention we are in full on birthday mode around our house this summer? All of our kids birthdays fall within a 3-month span! We want our kids to feel super special while sticking to a budget. This weekend, I guest posted on Money Saving Mom about how I plan budget-friendly parties for my

Best Back to School Tips So You Are Ready

Back to School Tips· Seasonal Activities

It's Time To Head Back to School We are in the final countdown around here! I am not going to lie that that music is now running through my head...It's time to head back to school. Get Excited, It's Contagious If you are like me you feel the need to do all things, prepare, plan and still