Mother’s Day can be fraught with tension or sadness or frustration for many, and I’m certainly not immune to that. But the last few years have been really lovely. I shared in this post some things that have helped me … Read More
When my oldest was in kindergarten, a mom friend who lived in a different part of the country mentioned inviting her kids’ teachers over for a dinner each year. I thought it was such a special and fun idea, but … Read More
New year, new family chore chart! Using a family economy system has been really helpful for our family for nearly 6 years, but it’s definitely evolved over the years. Here’s the original post I wrote about our system! We got … Read More
The first time we went on a couples getaway after leaving our kids overnight was when our oldest was about 18 months old. I was pregnant with our 2nd child, and my parents lived about half an hour away and … Read More
A few years ago, Mother’s Day ended in a really hard place. Things didn’t go the way I expected and it felt like a hard day. It wasn’t how I wanted to end the weekend. I started wondering how to … Read More
For the longest time, we kept fruit in bowls on our counter. We either used a ceramic serving bowl or a big bamboo bowl. But when we redid our kitchen, we removed the step up on our kitchen island (hallelujah!) … Read More
After sharing our playroom organization ideas, I had tons of people ask about keeping an organized and clean house with kids. I’m 100% not an outstanding homemaker; our home is far from perfect. But I do appreciate a tidy home … Read More
When we moved into our current home a little over 5 years ago, we were thrilled to find a home that had a space we could turn into a fun and functional playroom. The wheels were spinning in my head … Read More
It’s been a couple of years since I’ve written about the best chore chart system for our family: our family economy. We’ve now been using this chore system for nearly 5 years and it’s helped my kids build skills and … Read More
Are you tired of nagging your kids to finish their responsibilities? Try implementing a family economy system, a highly motivating kid chore chart that teaches ownership, responsibility, and a strong work ethic. It not only works, but your kids will … Read More
School days are packed! It’s difficult to meet all the curriculum standards and still have time for things like travel activities for kids. And while travel is incredible, it’s not always feasible, so I love also being able to explore … Read More
It’s been helpful for our whole family to have our kids get more involved in the kitchen. Here are 4 healthy, hearty family dinners kids can make that our 9 & 7 year olds can do entirely on their own. … Read More
