Reading together is one of our families favorite pass times. Some of the greatest memories that I (Carlie) have as a young girl are sitting in my Grandma Jean's lap as she would read book after book to me. Because my grandma was a teacher it seemed like she had countless books on every subject and every holiday. As an adult I've been able to pass on some of my favorite books and my children love them just as much as I do! Today I am sharing 10 of our family's favorite Thanksgiving books. We will definitely be sitting together and reading each of these books during the month of November and View Post
10 Reasons Every Mom Needs a Planner
Every mom needs a planner. There. I said it. With the modern mom taking on the role of so many important jobs it’s no wonder we need to find a way to manage it all. While one may like to think a mom can carry that Super Mom title, truth be told, those we deem as super moms have tools they utilize to make their day run smoother. One of those tools is a planner. Having a planner is a large key to keeping up with the day-to-day responsibilities to make them all more manageable. Today I am going to discuss why every Mom needs a planner and share my favorite planner that has helped me keep View Post
20 Minifigure Gifts for Lego Lovers
Lego minifigures are all the rage. I think after this generation watched The Lego Movie it unleashed a new generation of fanatics to carry us into the next. Do you have someone (or more than one someone) in your house that loves, or has a slight obsession with minifigures? We certainly do. As a matter of fact we have four Lego fanatics in this house (and I happen to be one of them). We are hoping to capture the heart of a fifth Lego fan, but after 17-years of not falling for them, we are less and less hopeful. Haha. If you have huge brick fans in your house, this list of 20 minifigure gifts View Post
A Christmas Devotional for the Family
Looking for a Christmas devotional that will keep your family's hearts turned toward Jesus? We jump at the chance to teach our children about this beloved holiday and are so excited to share with you today about a Christmas devotional that is perfect to share with the family during meal-time and beyond. If your family is anything like ours, we LOVE all things Christmas and that includes Christmas carols! Stories Behind the Music gives you and your family something fun and meaningful to do together for 15 evenings leading up to Christmas, each night focusing on a new carol. The View Post
10 Fun Fall Activities Kids Will Love
As the weather turns cooler and the days get longer, it's the perfect time to start indulging in some festive fall activities. Whether or not you and your family already have a fall tradition set in place, here are 10 fun fall activities kids will love! 10 Fun Fall Activities Kids Will Love Go Apple Picking - Schedule out a day for the whole family to go apple picking. It's a good learning experience and will allow your kids to pick their own fresh apples. Plus, who doesn't love the taste of biting into a perfectly crisp apple? Trick or Treating - On October 31st gather up some awesome View Post
10 Fun Parent-Child Date Ideas
Being a parent is more than just providing the necessities, managing chores, teaching manners, and setting up consequences for rules that aren’t followed. In order to cultivate a close parent-child relationship, we must set aside intentional, one-on-one time with them. While this may be an adjustment for some, as you work towards putting some of these parent-child date ideas into place, you will see just how important it is to spend quality time with your child on a regular basis. 10 Fun Parent-Child Date Ideas Go out to Breakfast – hop on over to the local breakfast diner with your View Post
5 Cleaning Hacks Every Mom Needs to Know
Cleaning hacks are a moms best friend. The truth is that I don't now a mom that has the time to clean the way she wants to because they are so busy. Nearly everyone can agree that moms do a lot of work; from taking care of the children, keeping the household running smoothly and trying to work to earn a bit of income for the home. Moms really have a lot to juggle. And the truth is it can be quite stressful. As a busy homeschooling, work-at-home mother of three, I've had to figure out a lot of cleaning hacks to help me stay sane along the way. It is my hope that the cleaning hacks I View Post
A Busy Mom’s Guide to Stress-Free Family Travel
A Busy Mom's Guide to Stress-Free Family Travel Stress-free family travel is something that we've worked hard to achieve. The truth is, when it comes to family travel, a little stress is to be expected. Unexpected detours or an ill timed stomach bug could send your stress-free trip into a panic. With a little bit of planning, and a few helpful tips, you can make everything go a lot smoother. We've used all of the tips below many times traveling the world as a military homeschooling family, so you can say they are tried and true. Here are 5 tips to help lead your family into stress-free family View Post
7 Tips for Cooking With Young Children
7 Tips for Cooking With Young Children Many parents stress out at the idea of including their young children while working in the kitchen. And truthfully, we've been there. There are many dangerous things in your kitchen such as a hot stove, sharp knives and products that they shouldn’t be taste-testing. It’s no wonder parents stress over the idea of including their toddler in the kitchen. Today we want to challenge you to sit back, relax and read these 7 tips for cooking with young children. You will be surprised at how well you and your child will do in the kitchen when you follow these View Post
20 Free Menu Planner Printables
Are you trying to save money on food? Menu planning is one of the simplest ways to save money on your grocery bill and avoid those costly last-minute trips through the drive-through lanes. Not only does menu planning save you money, it saves you time and stress fumbling around trying to figure out what to feed your family at the last minute. Have you been there? I sure have. I have searched the Internet for some great menu planner printables to help both you and I gain a little more sanity during our busy, child-filled days. Here are 20 FREE menu planner printables to help you get your menu View Post