For Christmas I purchased “Gratitude Journals” for my family and thought once a week or so we could take some time to write in them. I soon realized it needed to be done on a daily basis rather than weekly. With how busy we are, how stressful some of our days can be and how […]
Family History: Easier and More Captivating than You Think image courtesy of pbs.org Blood Connection I didn’t always care about genealogy work. I didn’t know these people anyway. Finding data was difficult and boring (e.g., birth date, death date). However, I happened upon articles about my ancestors that caught my attention and my […]
Our guest DAD today is Brad is the CEO, Producer and Star of the website DadLabs. Their mission is to strengthen families and benefit children by empowering today’s fathers. DadLabs provides resources to expecting, new and veteran fathers that will launch them into a more active and creative role in the lives of their children. […]
The winner of this giveaway was Allison who said, “All of the videos look amazing!! I think I’ll say Bali, though, because it’s one place I haven’t been yet! Great ideas in this post, too!” THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED I am thrilled that Angelina from The Little Travelers is our Guest Writer today. Over […]
Sit down as a family and take time to find out what special traditions YOUR children really enjoy. Their answers might surprise you! Ornaments This tradition came from my husband’s side of the family. Every year each child in the family got a new ornament. My girls both got a bell last year and this year […]
Library staff I love you. I really do. I have lived so many places and had library cards at so many different libraries. I am always so impressed at the time the library staff takes to put on great activities. ~Infant Story times ~Toddler Story times ~Preschool Story times ~Monthly Puppet Shows ~ Annual Princess Parties […]
One of my fondest Christmas memories was seven years ago when I recruited my fiance and family to join me in a Twelve Days of Christmas project. What I did was pick a friend who I thought needed some extra love sent her way. We secretly left a little something on her door every night to for […]
Want to win that beautiful Hostess Apron? Click here to enter. I am lucky enough to live in Utah where lots of dinosaurs roamed back in the day. There a handful of great dinosaur museums close by that we visit. But for quick dinosaur fun at home this is the perfect activity: Discovery Channellets you […]
The giveaway is a couple of posts down. Last year for Christmas my husband and I gave ourselves an ice cream maker for our big gift. Isn’t it beautiful? Make up a new fun ice cream flavor as a family or make up a few! Whip up some homemade ice cream or just buy some […]
The giveaway is a couple of posts down. Did all the Moms and Dads register to vote? I hope so! How about doing an election activity as a family that is not so confusing and frustrating as the actual election! Dinner What to eat for dinner? Have a couple of your children pick their […]
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