Sometimes we think we couldn’t possibly be good parents because we make mistakes. Or because so much of the time, it’s just so hard. You’ve heard them too. Your girlfriends have said these things and you’ve jumped right in with something like this, “Did you see how you handled that name-calling episode? Top notch. Or…
Easter FHE: Following Christ
Easter is less than a week away! Here is a great lesson and activity to help your family think about the blessings of following Jesus Christ.
Energy Bites
Have you ever been on the hunt for a delicious, homemade treat that your mother, son, aunt, grandpa, brother-in-law, second cousin twice removed, stranger up the street, best friend’s dog ok EVERYONE will love? Well your hunt is over. Not only are these energy bites absolutely addicting delicious, they are simple to make (no-bake!), nutritious, and…
Top Ten Posts of 2015
Hi friends!! Happy New Year! It’s been a little quiet on our end, mostly enjoying family holiday time and taking care of sick kids. Well, yeah, mostly taking care of sick kids. And husbands. But we’re back and excited for 2016. No matter where I’ve been in life-literally or figuratively-the new year has always…
Blogiversary! $100 Target Gift Card Giveaway
When we started blogging two years ago, we really had no idea how long this would last or how it would go. What we did have was years of happy family memories thanks to a mom who had a real gift for tradition-making. She also had a gift for helping us see (sometimes later,…
My Best Mom Tip – Meal Planning
I think we have all heard some of the benefits of eating dinner together as a family. In this article, Anne Fishel, a clinical professor of psychology at Harvard, affirms that it’s the most important thing we can do for our kids. Not only does it decrease the likelihood of substance abuse, depression, and suicide,…
They’re All Here!
It has been a whirlwind six weeks around these parts. Three babies, two moves, and one sweet homecoming of our favorite (only!-but he would still be our favorite) brother from a two-year mission to Hungary. So. Yeah. We’re tired.
Are You Ready? What To Do Before, During, & After an Earthquake
In the late 1940’s as a responsible fourteen-year-old my mother was asked to babysit her nephew for a few days in California while my aunt and uncle were away on business. They lived in a small apartment so Mom slept in the bed next to Phillip in the crib. In the early hours of the…