It’s almost February which means that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I love that Valentine’s Day gives us an excuse to shower those around us with love. Obviously we shouldn’t need an excuse and we should be showing love to others everyday. But let’s be honest, sometimes we all need a little reminder […]
With baby girl turning one a couple weeks ago I’ve been reflecting on her first year of life. Not only that but on my nearly 11 years as a parent so far. With six children there are some things that I feel I’ve “mastered” pretty well. Well, as well as you can master them I […]
As a mom I know how easy it is to accumulate “stuff”. I see it in nearly every house I go in–little ones and big messes seem to go hand in hand. Oftentimes the culprit of those big messes is an excess of toys, clothing, art supplies, etc. Parents and well-meaning family members are convinced […]
I feel like I was just posting about Christmas and yet here I am with a roundup of Valentine ideas. Before we know it it’ll be time to be sharing Christmas posts again. I can’t decide if that’s slightly depressing or reassuring… Regardless, I love all holidays! If you’re looking for some fresh inspiration for […]
This year I did it. I gave in and let each of my kids pick out a costume from the store. Although I’m a little bummed about it when I see everyone else’s adorable and original costumes all over social media, I really do feel great about it overall. The three older kids have been […]