Lasso the Moon • Life is a Gift
We sometimes get so caught up in creating “holiday magic” that we forget it inherently exists right there in front of us to enjoy. Here are three simple ways to shift gears, find magic in the space between, and be present with your family this Christmas. A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring today’s post. . . . She’s been… Read More
This DIY snow globe is the perfect Christmas craft for kids. The best part? It lights up and is water-free. Get step-by-step instructions on how to make a snow globe below! A big thanks to Kate from The House + Hive for sharing this snow globe craft with us. Once the cold winds start blowing across Wisconsin, we find ourselves… Read More
Thanksgiving can be one of the most joyful — and challenging — holidays to host. Below you’ll find twelve tips to ensure you keep calm and centered so you don’t lose your mind when hosting Thanksgiving this year. Thanksgiving is a time of: Gratitude, love, and family. And if you’re the one hosting a multi-generational celebration at your home, it’s probably also a time of:… Read More
This slow-cooker mulled cider recipe is a MUST-TRY holiday favorite. It’ll have you wishing for cold weather. One sip and you’ll agree . . . This hot mulled apple cider is literally WARM CHEER in a mug! A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring this heartwarming recipe. I’m telling you . . . There’s nothing more inviting than the smell of hot mulled cider wafting all throughout… Read More
Hosting a craft beer tasting party will get your holiday get-together hoppin’. A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring today’s post. Learn how to host a craft beer party in three easy steps below! . . . The smell of fresh buttered popcorn fills the movie theater lobby. “Eleven adults and three kids, please.” I sit behind the glass window… Read More
Your kids may not have accomplished as much as you had hoped this summer. Don’t feel guilty; forget summer slide guilt. They may be learning way more than you think. A big thanks to Jay from Life & Whim for sharing these great insights. Photo Above By Annie Spratt As a parent in today’s push and prod culture, in which it… 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
We’ve got you covered. This list of over 30 tasty brunch recipes will ensure your next family get-together is a success. A big THANK YOU to Crystal Farms® for sponsoring today’s collection of brunch ideas. When you were a kid, there was something magical about brunch… Mixing sweet breakfast treats with savory lunch staples all on the same plate was living on the WILD side. Even… Read More
These easy Easter photo tips from Meg of Snap Happy Mom will help you take good pictures, no matter what kind of camera you use. Document springtime with her advice and get your free photography checklist below! . . . One of my best tips for photographing children is to take lots of different kinds of shots of the same event. No one wants… Read More
No skills are necessary for these hilarious family Christmas games. In fact, the worse you are, the better this race-to-the-finish relay gets. . . . Over the years, our family has always tried to find unique ways to keep the holidays entertaining. When the kids were little, it was an effort to keep the TV off on Christmas Day. We’ve gone bowling in matching… Read More
Considering doing a donation? Be sure to check out these seven tips for donating toys to hospitals, including how to get your kiddos involved. A big thanks to Melissa & Doug for sponsoring today’s post. . . . Sometimes as I look at my two girls, I smile and think, “I’m rocking this parenting thing.” Other times, I hold my head in… Read More
Have you got 98% of your holiday shopping done, but are feeling stumped when it comes to YOUR PARENTS? Gift ideas for parents (and in-laws) sometimes feel like a serious challenge. Check out 10 unique gift ideas for them below. A big thanks to Square Cash for sponsoring today’s holiday list. I’m going to be straightforward here… My mom is not one of those grandparents who swoons… Read More
Do you ever feel like you just have to “survive” the holidays? What if you could do this one thing and make it through the holidays with your joy intact? I look forward to the holidays, but I also want to survive the holidays. Every year, I find that I’m too easily engulfed by a tsunami of details — a school celebration; finding… Read More
Can you believe the holidays are almost upon us? Below are five ways to kick off an awesome Christmas season with your family. Be sure to check out the free Must-Watch Holiday Movies printable, too. A big HO! HO! HO! to Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus for sponsoring today’s holiday post. It may be a wonderful time of the year… but the holiday season is… Read More