Every year I talk about Simplifying the Season and every year I get comments from people about it. They seem to think that when I say simplify I’m talking about taking something away or doing less. Then I get angry outcries of “but you’re taking away the magic for your children!” or “but we like… Continue reading what simplifying the season means to me
Well, somehow October is in full swing already and with it comes all things pumpkin. Pumpkin patches, PSLs, jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin pie…it’s inevitable. Whether you love pumpkin or you hate it, you can’t think of October without thinking about pumpkins. I thought I’d celebrate my first post of the month by rounding up some of the… Continue reading the best pumpkin recipes to make this fall
During the holidays I shared a Nativity Advent coloring sheet that my friend Heidi had helped me with. Of course, by “help” I mean that she was the artistic ability behind it and it was just my idea. Then, at the beginning of the year I started getting an idea to do a similar thing… Continue reading easter advent coloring page for kids
Thursday is Valentine’s Day and I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve got my gifts covered. Usually we get each of the kids a book and some candy. However, this year we’re surprising them with tickets to Disney on Ice for a fun family date! I feel like a lot of people I talk to… Continue reading last minute Valentine’s Day gifts anyone will love
For our family meaningful is the name of the game when it comes to giving Christmas presents (at least as much as possible). Don’t get me wrong–it’s fun to circle toy catalog images and browse the shelves at your local big box stores while Christmas shopping. However, I think those days are slowly being replaced… Continue reading 30+ gifts that give back
