organization BINGO game for the new year

Did you know that 54% of Americans feel overwhelmed by the clutter in their homes? That’s the bad news. The good news is that if you declutter you can cut up to 40% of your housework! The New Year always seems to motivate people to clean and organize their homes. Why not make it fun… Continue reading organization BINGO game for the new year

family fun for 2023: best blog posts of 2022

I can’t believe that we’re already at the beginning of a new year. I love looking back at the year on my blog and seeing how everything performed. It’s also neat to look back and see all the family fun we had! There were lots of great posts in 2022 and I posted a lot… Continue reading family fun for 2023: best blog posts of 2022

blog tips and best advice from 12 years

This week is the 12th anniversary of my first ever blog post going live (aka–a “blogiversary”). Besides my faith, my husband, and my kids, it’s the longest I’ve ever been committed to anything. I have been blogging for nearly a third of my life! Every year to celebrate I like to share some blog tips,… Continue reading blog tips and best advice from 12 years

travel worksheets for elementary students

I’ve talked before about how I’m a big advocate for not relying on screen time while traveling with kids. Don’t get me wrong–we’re not anti-screens. However, I feel like parents today lean too heavily on screen time to keep our kids busy and quiet. As a result, we end up really doing a disservice to… Continue reading travel worksheets for elementary students

beach day must haves: shopping guide

I know, I know–we are well into fall. After all, it’s the middle of October! As a blogger sometimes we like to share things at odd times. However, here in California the weather is still perfect most days for a day at the beach or lake. So check out these beach day must haves and… Continue reading beach day must haves: shopping guide