Lasso the Moon • Life is a Gift
When pressure, expectations, and stress make your daughter’s world start spinning a little too fast, this is one powerful way to guide her back toward inner calm, peace, and stillness. Below are three ways mindfulness for teens is pivotal during these transition years. Kids are incredibly mindful beings, able to hyper-tune into their current surroundings in an awe-inspiring way. After all, have… 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
Light up a dull and cold afternoon with this easy winter lantern craft for kids. One thing we love to do in winter here in the Northeast is spend time at our local museums. Museum days keep us busy and refreshed, yet out of the harsh cold weather. Our local art museum in particular has a free family day once a… Read More
These easy photography tips from Meg of Snap Happy Mom prove that you don’t need a DSLR to take a good picture. Meg is dedicated to teaching moms about photography, so they can feel confident with any camera in-hand. . . . Many aspiring photographer struggle with indoor photography, especially in the winter when it’s harder to shoot outside. But indoor photography isn’t… 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
Looking to give a unique handmade gift for the holidays this year? Below you’ll find seven beautiful mason jar gifts that are perfect for Christmas! Mason jar gifts are the perfect sweet treat for teachers, co-workers, and friends. Here are a few quick tips for success when making this handmade gift: Cut the bottom off of a plastic cup and use it as a… Read More
Have you ever been traveling with your family and felt disheartened at the end of the day? Below are five tried-and-true ways to plan well and get more from your next family vacation. A big thanks to Vail Resorts for sponsoring today’s family travel tips. It was the fourth day of our trip. I sat on the end of the bed, looked… Read More
Feeling out of sorts? Check out this list of 21 easy things you can do TODAY to make yourself happier. Thank you to goodnessknows® for sponsoring this happy list. It always sneaks up on me. Even now. Even though I know the warning signs that it’s coming… I start to tap my fingers impatiently. I begin to feel my jaw clench with irritation. I’ll… Read More
Looking for a simple and unique way to wish your friends and family “Happy Holidays” this season? Steal this incredibly easy digital Christmas Letter idea to share with your friends and family on Facebook! Thanks to Animoto for sponsoring today’s post. One of my favorite—absolute favorite—aspects of the holiday season is opening and reading Christmas Letters from friends and family. I smile at the… Read More
Working with clay allows one to develop and strengthen hand muscles and express creativity in a three dimensional medium. This activity gives the look of a glazed project without the use of a kiln. Wouldn’t it make a lovely gift for Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas? Materials Air dry clay Rolling pin Knife Circle cookie cutter Dowel or bamboo skewer… Read More
Your family will love this fast Cheesy Ranch-Chicken Biscuit Casserole. Add a few more ingredients from the pantry, and you’ve got a Cheesy Bubble-up Chicken Pot Pie Bake. With either recipe, you’ll have a delicious family meal on the table in 30 minutes. Thanks to Crystal Farms® Cheese for today’s dinner inspiration. GET THE FULL RECIPE BELOW It’s not the heat that I don’t like; it’s the humidity…. Read More
Are you bored of your normal salad routine too? Check out this great salad pairing guide below. . . . When the warm summer weather hits, I begin craving salad. After a while though, I finds myself eating the same combinations over and over again. Sometimes we get stuck in our patterns, which is why I’m loving this handy salad pairing… Read More
Thanks to Tespo for sponsoring this collection of life-list ideas for women who want to embrace life. This year I’ll be hitting “The Big 4-0.” Have you reached this milestone yet? It seems this fateful day in a woman’s life commands at least a tinge of reverence. A moment of pause. You see, during this 40-something period of our lives,… Read More
Let’s face it, for a family to take a vacation together there are a lot of things to plan and put into place. A little bit of initial prepping and planning can help make your family vacation one filled with happy memories. Choosing the best hotel for your vacation can be one of the biggest decisions, which is why I’m… Read More
In one-week, this Just Between Us Journal has already changed my relationship with my daughter. Raising teenage daughters is hard. I know — we’ve currently got two under our roof. Sometimes things roll smoothly, and other times I find myself asking, “Why won’t they talk to me?” I stumbled upon Just Between Us: A No-Stress, No-Rules Journal for Girls and Their Moms while… Read More