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“The best portion of your life will be the small nameless moments you spend smiling with someone who matters to you.” — RITA GHATOUREY

Fun Ways To Enjoy Sunshine & Summer!

“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.” — JENNY HAN

Summer Fun Summer Recipes

How to Create a Sunflower House *This garden fort is awesome. Saving this for later.

How to Build a Sunflower House With Your Family — The ULTIMATE Kids’ Garden

INSIDE: Looking to plant the ULTIMATE kids’ garden with your children? Get step-by-step instructions for this easy 1-2-3 sunflower house idea below, as well as ten more playful kids’ garden ideas! Want…

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This Will Be a Summer to Remember

This 20-minute Cheesy Skillet Lasagna Recipe is simple to make on the stovetop. It has only three ingredients and you can make supper in one pot. *My family loves easy Italian food! This is perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.

Dinner’s on the Table in 20 Minutes With This Cheesy, One-Pot Stovetop Lasagna

7 Must-Try Zoku Pops Recipes

Must Try Summer Schedule for Kids: 101 Kids Activities That Are the Bestest, Funnest Ever! *great post

Must-Try Summer Schedule for Kids: How to Create a Stress Free Routine

Letting Go Of Summer Guilt

Here are a few “at home” resources for you and your family — art projects with things you have already in your home, streaming documentary lists, as well as a few parenting tips. Your kids may not accomplish much this summer. Don’t feel guilty.

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It’s the end of summer. School has started or soon will. Your kids may not have accomplished as much as you had hoped this summer. Don’t freak out. Don’t feel guilty. They may be learning way more than you think.

How To Let Go Of Summer Guilt — A Perspective Change

Your kids may not accomplish as much as you hope this summer. Don’t feel guilty. They may be learning way more than you think. A big thanks to dad, Jay Harrington, from Life…

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Mindful Parenting — Cut Tattle-Telling in Half With This One Simple Question

Why Kids Should Be Helping In The Kitchen

Stop Sibling Fighting: How to End (Ok, Ok, Ok... *Fine*) "Improve" the Relationship Between Bickering Sisters

How to Easily Stop Sibling Fighting (And Keep Things Sweet!)

The BEST Parent-Tested Board Games for Kids of Every Age

Your kids' fondest lifelong memories will be made in the kitchen

The kitchen is a magical place for connecting with your kids, even on busy weeknights. In fact, the days we’re rushing around feeling overwhelmed are likely the days we most need to slow down, pause, and connect with our families to regain our sense of balance.

Connect In the Kitchen Family Recipes

*The secret ingredient in all our recipes is ♥.

These 20-Second freezer-friendly breakfast sandwiches are the perfect on-the-go, high-protein kickstart. You can use different toppings for everyone in your family- sausage, bacon, spinach, cheese. There are no rules. *Keep these on hand and you'll never skip breakfast again.

Breakfast Ideas

Cooking With Kids

Cookie Science: How to Make Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies - There are many variables involved in making the perfect cookie, but certain ingredients and reactions that occur in the oven make all the difference. Learn how to make THE BEST chocolate chip cookie EVER (thin and crisp, thick and cakey, chewy delicious) #cookie #cookierecipe #recipe #chocolatechipcookies #kidsscience *Loving this educational post and this collection of cookie recipes

Dessert Ideas

This Slow-Cooker Stroganoff is so simple and DELICIOUS, perfect for a chilly day. Just pop it in the crock pot and come home to a delicious family meal. #recipe #homemadegoodness #slowcooker #crockpot *My family loves Beef Stroganoff. These thick egg noodles are the best!

Dinner Ideas

Holiday Recipes

Seasonal Recipes

“There’s no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one.”

— JILL CHURCHILL

We believe that letting go of ‘supposed to,’ embracing the beauty of small everyday moments, and creating an intentionally crafted family life builds connection with the people you love most in this world.

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