Lasso the Moon: Making Everyday an Adventure
You know you’ve raised your kids to be cat people when… your Instagram feed is full of adorable photos like this one! (It’s one of my favorite phone pics.) Below are 12 signs your child is OFFICIALLY a cat person. A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring today’s post. . . . Our eyes meet for a brief moment in the… Read More
Curate a beautiful wall gallery using these seven common elements to build your art and photography collection. A big thank you to Minted for offering a great place to find independent artists and for providing original prints for our new cottage. This post contains affiliate links. Creating a one of a kind wall gallery for your home is exciting and… Read More
It’s been over three years since this incident happened and yet when THIS happens, it feels like it was yesterday. The experience will follow us both forever. Dear dog owners, please BE KIND and do this one simple thing. . . . It’s happened more times than I can count. The statement is always said with such carefree assumption, as a… Read More
Considering taking your little muggles to Florida? Be sure to check out these Wizarding World of Harry Potter tips when planning your family vacation to Hogsmeade (Universal Studios Florida) and Diagon Alley (Universal’s Islands of Adventure)! A big thanks to Universal Orlando Resort for helping sponsor this experience. With each turn, my girls move further ahead. I increase my pace, taking longer strides to keep up…. Read More
Hosting an informal hygge party is a fun way to improve your winter mood and ditch seasonal depression. Below are five simple tips for making your hygge party a relaxing evening with friends and family. Please note: This post contains affiliate links. I look out the window and feel the weight in my chest as I sigh — another monochromatic gray winter day. I put on… Read More
This delicious Slow-Cooker Stroganoff recipe makes dinner EASY… After a day of playing out in the cold snow with your family, it’s literally “comfort in a bowl.” A big thanks to Reames® Frozen Homestyle Egg Noodles for sponsoring today’s recipe. Be sure to check out the $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway at the end of the post! For me, the cold of… Read More
Many families donate during the holiday season. This year, take it a few step further. Follow the five tips below to help your kids truly FEEL the joy of giving. Holiday chaos is in full swing. Take a break from the hustle and bustle, use this opportunity to teach your child about the joy of giving. Many organizations offer programs… Read More
Help your children understand and feel gratitude through art. Below you’ll find 10 gratitude drawing prompts for your children. This sponsored post was originally published on Melissa & Doug’s Playtime Press. Time and again, studies have shown that cultivating an “attitude of gratitude” can increase one’s hope, happiness, self-esteem, empathy, and optimism. Phew! That’s a hefty list of benefits for something so EASY to do! Or… Read More
Making this Cake Cookies recipe is a wonderful way to spend a rainy autumn afternoon with your kids. Get the full mega-frosted, super-buttery, cookie recipe below! . . . My kids are obsessed with those store-bought “Birthday Cake Cookies.” Do you know the ones I am referring to? They’re super soft and taste like they’re made out of 90% frosting and… Read More
Turn that slow cooker on and spice up your life with this easy Crock-Pot Chili recipe. A big thanks to BUSH’S® Beans for sponsoring today’s heart-warming family dinner. Autumn is my absolute favorite time of the year— Pulling out sweaters… Feeling the crisp fall breeze on my face… Getting “into the groove” with back-to-school routines… At our house, though, nothing… Read More
Skip the oven… This easy-cheesy, One-Pot Stovetop Lasagna is a delicious twist on a family-friendly classic. Big thanks to Crystal Farms® for sponsoring today’s recipe AND for offering a chance to win a Cuisinart® GreenGourmet™ Square Grill Pan below! Last fall, I fell in love with a vintage ’50s ranch-style home on the other side of town. The only downfall about moving there was… Read More
Check out this nostalgic list of six life lessons that your kiddos won’t even realize they’re learning when making s’mores. A big thanks to Edwards® Desserts for sponsoring today’s post. . . . My daughter paces around the campsite’s fire pit, roasting stick in hand: Can we do marshmallows now?” I quietly look up from my book and shake my head. She switches tactics… When Mom… Read More
Does your living room look like a toy tornado just passed through? You’re not alone. Keeping everyday living spaces clutter-free with little ones underfoot can feel like a never-ending battle. Below are six simple tips for helping keep the chaos under control. 1 — Create storage areas for toys and books. Be sure to have designated baskets, containers, or shelf space… Read More
This easy-cheesy Grilled Monterey Chicken is the most delicious combo ever. (Cheese + Bacon + BBQ = YES) You’re going to want this on the menu this weekend FOR SURE. A big thanks to Crystal Farms® for sponsoring this cheesy goodness AND a chance to win a Grilling Prize Pack full of Cuisinart goodies! 5.0 from 2 reviews Print Easy-Cheesy Grilled Monterey Chicken… Read More
Once you try this grilled pizza hack, you might never leave home for Pizza Night again. Follow this simple trick and become a grilled pizza PRO—on your first attempt. This summer-fun post is sponsored by Crystal Farms® Cheese. Be sure to check out the Pizza Stone GIVEAWAY at the end of the post! . . . If you’re attempting grilled pizza for the first… Read More
Below are seven parent-to-parent tips that will help you maintain your sanity when traveling with kids in the car this summer. A big thank you to Subway for sponsoring today’s post. . . . You’re sitting in the front seat of the car fuming through the uncomfortable silence. One of the kids starts to whimper in the back because you’ve just… Read More