Family Life
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Afternoon Fuel for the (Busy) Mom Moments
At 5:30am, the alarm signals the start of a long day for me. It’s a good life as much as it is a busy one. From the opening bell all the way to…
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Where to Find Matching Family Outfits and Matching Kids’ Outfits
Last year before Christmas, I started searching for places to find matching kids’ clothes for siblings, both big girl / little girl matching dresses and brother / sister coordinating outfits. That is why…
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Family Friday: Where Did the Week Go?
The point is, there is always something that will make your time rush by. We can either choose to rush forward from one event to the next or to focus on enjoying the…
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It’s Sunday, and Time to Reflect. How Do You Spend Your Weekend?
If you’re like most people, you have 2 days a week to spend with your family. No school and no work means that your spouse and kids (or most of your kids) are…
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8 Ways to Turn a Family Walk into an Adventure Walk
8 Ways to Turn a Regular Family Walk into an Adventure Walk Quality family time doesn’t have to be expensive to be fun. Simply grab the kids and your jackets to head outdoors…
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11 Free Family Bonding Activities to Do in 30 Minutes or Less
There are many fun family bonding activities that take 30 minutes or less (or can take longer if you have more time!). You don't have to leave the comfort of your own home…
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My Empty Frugal House
Today’s Frugal Friday is not a tip, exactly… at least it’s not a method of frugality I would recommend to anyone. This morning my husband left on a 2 week business trip. We…
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Teaching Our Kids that Being Happy Comes From Inside
I picked up Truett, announced cheerfully that he had a dirty diaper that desperately needed to be changed, and headed off to the nursery, smiling. My daughter asked, “Why are you smiling about…
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Teach Ourselves so We Can Teach Our Kids
I’ve realized that the things I lament not being able to pass on to my kids are things I lament not knowing myself. The only way to fix that is to learn them!…
