Thanksgiving worksheets for elementary students

If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile than you know I love holidays and I love making fun worksheets to share with all of you. When I was a homeschool mom there was nothing I enjoyed more than planning out fun lesson plans to coincide with all the holidays. We almost always had some… Continue reading Thanksgiving worksheets for elementary students

things not to say to a blogger: 11 phrases to avoid

I started blogging in 2010–a.k.a. the Dark Ages of blogging. It started as a way to have a creative outlet and maybe sell some of the things I had started making. I had no concept of making any sort of money from blogging and I’m pretty sure the term influencer wasn’t even being used yet.… Continue reading things not to say to a blogger: 11 phrases to avoid

questions to ask your kids after school

If you’re like me then trying to get your kids to tell you about their school day is like pulling teeth. As the wife of a dentist I don’t use the phrase lightly. Homeschooling for years meant that I didn’t need to inquire about their school days–after all, I was there with them all day,… Continue reading questions to ask your kids after school

rainbow gift guide for any occasion

With our last sweet little bundle of joy rainbows have been on my mind constantly. Every time I see clothing or décor anywhere with rainbows I’m drawn to them like… well, like a little girl to rainbows. Today I’m sharing a rainbow gift guide just in time for National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month… Continue reading rainbow gift guide for any occasion

3 things to do when you’re overwhelmed by life

This post seems very timely with the current state of our country. In fact, right now we’re facing some pretty big crossroads in my home state of California and I almost feel like using the word overwhelmed is an understatement. With all the stress and uncertainty we’re facing I wanted to share three simple things… Continue reading 3 things to do when you’re overwhelmed by life