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Opt-Out of Overwhelm

Never-ending obligations and busy distract you from what you really want to be doing — enjoying quality time with the ones you love.

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Binge Reads ♥

WELCOME! You know you’re in the right spot if — You believe in game nights. You believe in PJ movie parties. You believe in breakfast for dinner. And most importantly, you believe happiness is family.
Let me show you around.

Slow Purposeful Family Living

Show your kids you care by offering them the gift of your presence.

Enough — 6 Things Kids REALLY Need

Less is more. Below Happiness is Here shares six things kids really need (and they’re free!). . . . Winnie the Pooh was my first mistake. On my first daughter’s very first Christmas I bought her a walking talking Winnie the Pooh. She couldn’t care less. In fact, I think she was a little scared of …

The Breath-Taking Childhood Moment We Almost Missed

10 Benefits Kids Gain From An UN-BUSY Life: Life should be taken at the pace that suits you and your family. Embrace an un-busy life today. Enjoy these ten benefits to living slow (and purposefully) with your kids. *Loved this post! Such a good read for parents.

10 Benefits Kids Gain From An UN-BUSY Life

Just Between Us: How to Use a Mother-Daughter Journal Ideas for your Tween or Teen *These mother-daughter journal prompts are great!

Just Between Us Journal: How to Get Your Tween To Talk With You More

Got Netflix or Amazon Prime? There are some amazing online documentaries for kids available. Below is a list of ten of THE BEST educational documentaries and series streaming right now! #documentaries #netflix #amazon *Love this list

Must-Watch Streaming Documentaries For Kids: 10 Of THE BEST Educational Documentaries + Series

Spring Inspiration

“Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat. In our mad rush for progress and modern improvements, let’s be sure we take along with us all the old-fashioned things worthwhile.” — Laura Ingalls Wilder

Favorite Family Finds

Show your kids you care by offering them the gift of your presence. Here are some of our favorite family finds for the month and upcoming season.

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 to make your backyard awesome? I double-dog dare you to read this post and not add this sunflower house idea to …

Printable Kids Lunchbox Notes: Over 50 Lunchbox Jokes for Kids #lunchideas #lunchbox #jokes #kidsjokes #lunchboxjokes *My kids are going to love these silly lunchbox jokes

FREE Printable — 50 Lunchbox Jokes For Kids

How To Make Sugar Glass — AWESOME Candy Glass Recipe For Kids!

Spider Web Art Project for Children with Watercolor Resist *Great Halloween idea for kids

Spider Web Art Project: A Simple (and Beautiful) Watercolor Activity for Kids

Stop Motion Animation for Kids: A super-simple tutorial for children *This is so cool. Love this 3D pirate ship puzzle they used in their project.

Stop Motion Animation for KIDS!

Your kids’ fondest lifelong memories will be made in the family 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.

This is a time for comfort — It is a time for home.

Find everything from comfort food to spreading kindness and love ♥

This cheesy chicken pot pie biscuit casserole is SO GOOD. If you’re pinched for time, keep this 30-minute cheesy chicken biscuit casserole simple with ingredients from your pantry. This quick and easy chicken bake uses cream of chicken soup and sour cream, so it is amazingly creamy. *This is a keeper! My kids (and husband!) love it.

Chicken Biscuit Casserole

Your family will love this fast Chicken Biscuit Casserole. With this easy, cheesy-ranch dinner recipe, you’ll have a delicious meal on the table in 30 minutes. JUMP TO RECIPE Why This Recipe Works If you are struggling to find time to make dinner, this chicken and biscuit casserole is for you! The recipe only requires five simple ingredients, and can …

Sunday Dinner: The Forgotten Tradition We Need to Reclaim

The flavorful Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a super easy weekday dinner recipe, but is also perfect for a family get together. This classic crock pot recipe is transformed with a few unexpected ingredients (Hint: it is not what you expect). Served with frozen egg noodles, it is the perfect winter meal. Comfort on a plate. *My family REALLY liked this one!

Your Home Will Smell Like Heaven with This Amazing Crock Pot Beef and Noodles Recipe

These Ham and Cheese Crescent Puffs are to die for. The mustard glaze is unbelievably delicious! *Great list of make-ahead ideas for menu planning. Perfect for parties, celebrating the holidays, or enjoying a lazy weekend breakfast at home with your family.

30+ Brunch Ideas: Including Ham-&-Cheese Crescent Puffs

Hidden Valley Ranch Chicken Marinade — THE BEST Chicken Recipe With Only 4-Ingredients!

“Collection memories, not things,
and you’ll never run out of storage.”

Family Travel: Inspiring Kids’ Wanderlust

/ˈwändərˌləst/
noun: wanderlust: a strong desire to travel

How to Maximize Space in Your Luggage: You'll be amazed at what's in this suitcase *10 packing tips and hacks for your next family vacation

The Best Way To Pack a Suitcase: How to Travel With a Family + a Single Suitcase

Learn the best way to pack a suitcase; how to maximize space & pack like a pro. The packing tips below will help your family consolidate down to a single suitcase! A big thanks to our affiliate EzPacking for sponsoring today’s post. The excitement is tangible. As we drive to the airport, the kids are full of energy. With all …

Two girls on a family camping trip

10 Priceless Benefits Of Family Camping With Your Family

Camping isn’t really a vacation, but it makes for good memories. Being unprepared can make camping challenging. Ensure your next trip is awesome. This list of family camping tips is a must-read for parents planning an outdoor vacation. *So simple and brilliant. Saving this for our summer trip.

21 Family Camping Tips That Will Ensure An Awesome Time

15 Wizarding World of Harry Potter Tips — Universal Orlando Tips!

3½ Ways to ROCK Family Vacation Photography

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

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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