Little Chef
My middle daughter is a little mom in our house. She also loves to cook and bake with me. As you may know, we are big fans of books in our house (see previous post here). My girls have been given...
View ArticleFamily Fun Night- Craft Night
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. This weekend our Family Fun Night -Craft Night will be making gifts for the girls' teachers. We will make homemade cards, homemade bookmarks, paint a flower...
View ArticleFamily Traditions - May Day
This Sunday is the first of May also known as May Day.Our fun tradition is to make cookies or muffins and place them in a cute homemade basket. We then deliver them to our neighbors, ring the...
View ArticleMotherhood- It's okay to ask for help
One of the most important messages I like to communicate to new moms and my friends is...It's okay to ask for help!Everyone has good days and bad days. Many times we find ourselves in situations that...
View ArticleHere Comes the SUN!
I am absolutely, positively, 100% certain that the SUN will start shining soon!My children and I have been blessed with blond hair, blue eyes, and FAIR skin. In other words, we burn and freckle, not...
View ArticleTreasure Hunt
An exciting event happened at our house this past weekend. The kids were excited! It was time....Now it's time for a treasure hunt!Collect Treasures Search around your house for small toys and...
View ArticleMother's Day
Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 8. U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the US from 1913-1921, made Mother's Day an official holiday in the U.S. It is a day set aside to honor...
View ArticleFamily Fun Night- Mother's Day Video
Mother's Day is this Sunday. We will be doing a very fun, frugal and fabulous idea for Grandma - a homemade video! This will be a great Family Fun Night!Grab some props or dress-up costumes.Make a...
View ArticleSummer Fun Ideas
Summer is on its way- HURRAY!!We are excited to try out our new-to-us popup camper! Sunday we opened it and summer-ized it. The kids are so excited! We love the outdoors!Here is a fun printable...
View ArticleCreative Birthday Gifts
Kids love birthday parties! Who doesn't? The challenge comes in the gift giving- finding an appropriate gift while keeping the cost low! For children of close friends of mine, the task is easier....
View ArticleFamily Fun Night- ‘Good Ol’ Days’ Fun Night
With the recent thunder storms in our area, I recalled a favorite, family fun night we had a few years ago when we lost power. Now we revisit those fun times on purpose, instead of just during a...
View ArticleWays to Save $ This Summer, PART 1
I am looking forward this summer more than words can express. Because we moved in the middle of last summer, it seems our time was focused on packing, then moving, then unpacking and tackling...
View ArticleBorders Summer Reading Program
Border and Walden Books have just shared their Summer Reading Program!For children age 12 and UnderRead 10 booksList on the chart HERE Return to a store for a free book after June 1!I would take...
View ArticleWays to Save $ in Summer, PART 2
Everyone loves SUMMERTIME!But if you're not careful, you can blow your budget especially on recreational activities!There is so much to do in our area that we can only do in the summer! From...
View ArticleFamily Fun Night -Plan a Memorial Day Party
Memorial Day is the Kick-Off to SUMMER, a fun day to spend with family and friends, a day to remember our loved ones who have gone before us, and a time to honor the men and women who served our...
View ArticleFamily Organization 101
Life as a mom is CRAZY! Keeping everyone and everything orderly and organized can be insane.There are many methods out there for organizing your family life. The trick is finding what works well for...
View ArticleParty Games for the Outdoors
Are you hosting a picnic or party this summer? Memorial Day is a day of picnics and gathering so I though I would share some simple ideas for games!Water Games(Need: hose, buckets for water, squirt...
View ArticleCheering Section!
Are your kids involved in sports yet? It is that time of year for T-Ball games and spring Soccer matches. My girls are involved in soccer. I have to be honest when I say that there I would rather be...
View ArticleStaycation: Erie, Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania is filled with so many wonderful places to visit and play. Throughout the month of June, I will share our favorite places to Stay and Play for families!Erie, Pennsylvania is...
View ArticlePets!
Do you have pets?We have a great family DOG!We haven't ventured any further than that until...TODAY!We were pulling out of the YMCA parking lot when I saw a Painted Turtle crossing the drive. Of...
View ArticleMore Summer Fun Ideas
I am very impressed with this great list of '100 Days of Summer'. There are some great craft and food ideas to do with the kiddos! It is a MUST SEE!http://pinterest.com/momadvice/100-days-of-summer/
View ArticlePymatuning State Park Staycation!
If you are looking for a FUN and very INEXPENSIVE Staycation idea for Western Pennsylvania, I highly recommend:Pymatuning State Park, Pennsylvania! It is north of Jamestown and west of Meadville, Pa...
View ArticleLast Day of School!
YIPPEE! Today is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!Here's how we are going to celebrate:Pick her up from schoolGo get ICE CREAM!!!!Sleep out on the Living Room Floor tonightMake pancakes in the morning for the...
View ArticleCommunication
Communication is one of the most important aspects of every relationship. Even though this blog is mainly focused on raising children, I wanted to share some great tips on communication in a marriage....
View ArticleScreen Time
Do you hear the question "Can I watch TV?" as much as I do? It is the second day of summer vacation and my girls have been whining all afternoon about wanting to watch TV. Experts say kids should...
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