Operation Christmas Child: how to pack a shoebox
As we inch closer and closer to Christmas–actually, scratch that, I feel like it’s coming up like a bullet train. But anyway, I digress. With Christmas approaching so does the season of giving. One of the ways that our family gives every year is by participating in Operation Christmas Child. We’re one of the many […]
GLP-1 weight loss: my experience with Semaglutide
Today I’m opening up and sharing about my GLP-1 weight loss journey. So buckle up, we’re diving into the good, the bad, and the ugly. Like, really ugly. Reader discretion is advised. I am not a medical professional and this article should be considered a personal review and not medical advice. Always consult your own […]
how to host a murder mystery party for teens
Earlier this year my oldest daughter turned 13 and wanted to do something a little different for her birthday party. I’ll tell you–as your kids get older it gets harder and harder to plan a birthday party that they deem as “cool” and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to execute. Together we came […]
space worksheets for elementary students
I love creating new worksheets for the blog. I had started making my own fun worksheets for my kiddos when I homeschooled. Then, in 2020 (yes, that 2020) I started sharing them on the blog. Even though I don’t homeschool anymore, anytime I get an idea for a bundle of worksheets I can’t wait to […]
movie night birthday party at home
My daughter just turned 11 and it was a friend birthday party year. We don’t do big birthday parties for every birthday because, well, can you imagine throwing seven big birthday parties a each year?! Anyway, when we do host a friend birthday, it’s a lot of fun and this year was no exception. She’s […]