We have already had winter for a month where I live…and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon! I grew up here, so the cold, harsh winters are a part of life (not necessarily an enjoyable part of life!), but a few friends of mind, who are new to the area, have asked me, “What do you do with your kids ...
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5 Meaningful Ways to Keep Christ in Christmas
It is amazing how much bigger the hype around Christmas gets each year. I think we can thank Pinterest and Instagram for adding even more pressure to make Christmas perfect. I mean, are you even a mom if your family doesn’t have matching Christmas jammies? With all the relentless hype, how can we ...
What You Need to Know About Adoption
November is National Adoption Month and while I'm all for bringing awareness, there are still so many things that I wish people knew about adoption. It is frustrating when most articles outline these very basic things to know about adoption. They list things like, "adoption costs," and "home ...
Best Teacher Gifts Teachers Love to Get
Okay, while researching for this very post, I came across an article by USA Today entitled, “30 Best Gifts Teachers Actually Want in 2020.” Of course, I thought, “Well, they have it covered so maybe there’s no need to write a post rounding up the best teacher gifts.” WRONG! I read the article and ...
Five Profound Benefits of Family Traditions
I am a “traditions” girl through and through! And with Thanksgiving and Christmas coming up, I have been thinking a lot about the traditions we have set, as well as those we have left behind. But I hadn’t thought about the importance of family traditions and the benefits they have on the ...
Helpful Tips for Handling the Holidays with a Toddler
It has been snowing here every day, which definitely makes me think about Christmas! As I have been shopping and planning, I have also been thinking of how difficult it was to make it through all of the holiday activities and events with toddlers! If thinking of family gatherings with your ...