I LOVE to read. It is my primary source of gaining information on almost everything. But as much as I love learning from books, I hate writing in them or highlighting them. I have no real reason for it other than I just don’t like it. Years ago, I read a blog post from a Mormon woman …
Today felt like a page out of the book, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” — one thing led to another, and then another, until it became one big exhausting mess. It began with a baby fork in the garbage disposal. I removed the splash guard to reach in and pull out the fork but it was so gross around …
I use a timer often throughout my day. I didn’t know how much I depended on it until my timer stopped working properly. I use it throughout our homeschool day and generally in my parenting. Here are some ways I use a timer to help simplify our day. Taking turns When the kids have a major issue sharing a …
Did you ever go through one of those seasons where you felt like you were just treading water? You made no progress. You literally fought with everything you had to keep up with life. I am sure most people would answer yes to this question. I often hear moms talk about their being in “survival mode,” trying to …
What I am loving GoNoodle I mentioned this on my Facebook page recently, but if you missed it, it is worth mentioning again. GoNoodle is a free site that has tons of active videos for kids — silly action songs, kid Zumba, and more. My kids LOVE this site and I love the extra energy they …
I am an ideas person. There are few things I love more than seeing a problem and trying to figure out a solution. If you know me personally, you probably have heard me rave about my newest idea or my most recent passion. When I am excited about something and discuss it with my husband, I …
The idea of making scrapbooks for your kids probably seems overwhelming, unless you are super crafty to begin with. I think my idea of scrapbooking is different from everyone else on Pinterest, but it really requires very little work from me. I probably spend one or two evenings a year on each kid’s book. I try …
This is the time of the year when most people are back into the swing of normal life after the holidays, but my family is still recovering. This month, we celebrated Three Kings’ Day, my birthday, my daughter’s birthday, and we have an upcoming joint birthday party for my two oldest kids. It is still a bit crazy around …
January 6th is Three Kings’ Day. It is a day that celebrates the 3 kings or wise men visiting baby Jesus. We decided many years ago to celebrate this day with our kids. It is a fun way to embrace a holiday my Puerto Rican husband grew up celebrating. On the eve of Three Kings’ Day, we …
I got a text message from a friend last week about the horrors of having her recently potty-trained son pee in a cup while driving because there was nowhere to pull over. While this wouldn’t have helped her at the time, it reminded me of my very favorite tip for kids who need to use …