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.
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 …
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 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 …
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 ♥
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 …
“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
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 …
“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.
