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
Looking for unique gifts for children? Does your kiddo love to bake or cook? Skip just giving “stuff” and connect with these three experience-based gift ideas for kids (toddlers through teens) who love to spend time in the kitchen! . . . Here’s the truth, I’m pretty sure this vintage avocado Kitchen Aid is the reason my teen girls still… 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
Your house will smell amazing with this Crock-Pot potato soup. The slow cooker makes this meal super-easy: Just dice a few fresh ingredients, pop ’em into the Crock-Pot, and wait for the magic to happen . . . It’s literally comfort in a bowl. As the kids hang their backpacks after school I hear excited variations of: It smells soooOOOooo good in here.” “Yum… Read More
Your house smells amazing, six hours of simmering and it is time for supper. A slow cooker makes family dinners super-easy, but are you missing this crucial ONE step when you make one-pot meals? A big thanks to Meijer for sponsoring today’s post. It’s been one of those chaotic days . . . A forgotten errand. A misplaced permission slip. And an after-school… 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
Dinnertime doesn’t have to feel like a chore, with these fun family dinner ideas you’re sure to end your day feeling closer to your kids. Don’t miss more ways to make mealtime special along with an awesome selection of family-friendly recipes inside the hottest new cookbook for kids. POP QUIZ: What does dinnertime look like for your family? A) We… Read More
Hosting an informal hygge party is a fun way to improve your dark mood and help 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… 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
This Slow-Cooker Beef Stew recipe makes dinner easy. Whip these five ingredients together (Hint: They’re not what you’d expect!) and you’re done. Best recipe ever. Your family will be BEGGING for more. It’s literally comfort in a bowl. A big thanks to Reames® Frozen Homestyle Egg Noodles for sponsoring today’s dinner recipe. I remember being a kid during Wisconsin winters like it was yesterday… Looking… 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
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