Stop that cold in its tracks!
January 18, 2012 by alysha
It’s that time of year. Ah yes. Glorious cold season. Are any of you like me and find yourselves thinking that those darn colds seem to NEVER go away?! I was feeling discouraged the other day when I realized my cold... [Read more]
“You and Me” Moments with your Child
January 17, 2012 by Cristi
We all know how important having a one-on-one date night with our significant other can be. Yay for Valentines Date Night coming up! But we often forget to make the time to spend that crucial one-on-one date time with our children. As... [Read more]
Packing for the Holidays
December 1, 2011 by Shelley
Let’s be honest, packing for the holidays is just one of the most dreadful things about traveling! I am always afraid of leaving something behind that I need! I am such a list maker!! It saves me and my brain from stressing... [Read more]
“Dear Daughter” Diary
October 21, 2011 by Bobbi
Do you have children? Grandchildren? Nieces and nephews? Do you ever wish you could take a peek into the inner workings of their young minds? I do. A lot. A bit of personal history (bear with me). I am a girl. Shocking, I know.... [Read more]
Step Into Some Summer Reading! 6 Free Printables!
July 27, 2011 by Bobbi
We recently had a family night where we talked about the importance of reading good books. My kids are all avid readers, but it seems as though it slows down a tad during the dog days of summer. I wanted a way to stimulate their... [Read more]
We play with knives…5 ideas to keep kids entertained at a restaurant!
April 4, 2011 by Alison
B.O.R.E.D and hungry. Restaurant waiting with 4 kids! The manager comes out to say they are backed up and will be out shortly …what he means is it will be another 30 minutes. Entertaining them with ketchup…works... [Read more]
Japan: Teach your kids charity
March 23, 2011 by Missy
I started this post thinking I was a brilliant mother that was going to teach my kids all about one of the values I treasure most…charity. Guess what? My kids taught me. We have all seen the news and watched all the... [Read more]
Get your kids to work! Chore Chart for Multiple Children
February 24, 2011 by Missy
Julie is back again!! Remember these FAB posts: 3 tricks to take the work out of housework What every organized household should have Today she is teaching us about the most anticipated subject…chores! ... [Read more]
National Family Week. Free flowers are included.
February 23, 2011 by Alison
So…this post. Hummm. Watch the video first and then I will explain. It’s national family week BTW. Keep reading and you’ll find out about the free flowers! A couple of weeks ago I was talking to my brother.... [Read more]
Just a post about love.
February 9, 2011 by alysha
First off, I have to apologize to all my crafting peeps out there because this post is a bit more on the personal side, and is a tad bit lacking in the creative department. I promise you if you make it through my bjillion pictures,... [Read more]
We need a BREAK!
January 24, 2011 by Alison
I hope I didn’t scare you… We are not breaking from HowDoesShe? Oh my…I need my daily dose of it! A break from laundry, cooking, chores, dishes, dusting… (I am sure you can fill in the rest of the dots!). Our... [Read more]
Tips to Stay on Track
November 15, 2010 by Caley
The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year! I love all the traditions, lights, colors, decorations, parties, etc. But as of late, I’ve been getting nervous about this year… You see, one of my New Year’s... [Read more]
Toy Story 3 Movie Night
November 12, 2010 by Bobbi
Are you sitting down? Have a snack? Ready to be wowed? I hope so, because I have been giddy waiting to introduce you to a personal friend of mine. Her name is Amy Workman and she is one CRAFTALICIOUS babe. She is a wife, mother,... [Read more]
Creative ways to Spill the Beans
October 27, 2010 by Shelley
Creative Ways to ‘Spill the Beans’ when you’re expecting First off, I am a little hesitant to post this. It is probably the most personal entry I have ever made. But we are all friends here, right? You all... [Read more]
3 TRICKS to take the WORK out of housework
October 14, 2010 by Missy
A few months ago, Alison called me and was so excited about some things she learned in a class about organizing and creating peace in your home. I rushed over to hear all the details and was intrigued so I called the teacher... [Read more]
7 “Secret” Home Remedies
September 7, 2010 by Emily
7 Homeopathic Remedies to try when your kids are out of sorts. Now by “out of sorts,” I mean sick, not just crabby! #1. Diarrhea I swear by the B.R.A.T. diet. It stands for- Bananas Rice Applesauce & Toast (... [Read more]
Emergency Summer Ideas
July 31, 2010 by Alison
Over at Kind over Matter They have these fun free printables! We added them to the Summer Bingo idea we got and off they went. One of the tasks was to deliver these to the neighbors who were outside. You could hear the squirts... [Read more]
What Does Your Family Stand For?
June 4, 2010 by Alison
This post will be addressing two very important topics. HUGE…Really Ginormous. One might not be so huge, the decorating of a boring spot, but the other one I think can help to shape the future of a family and to... [Read more]
No more summer mush mind!
May 27, 2010 by Missy
Do you hate that your kids’ minds seem to go to mush over the summer? I thought my friend Julie was a little crazy when she first told me about an idea she got from her sister-in-law to have a little summer school with... [Read more]
‘It’s Not Mine’
April 24, 2010 by Alison
Look Familiar? “It’s not mine?” Sound familiar? Well, someone had to put it there… I am on a quest to control the towel ‘dropper’ of the family. You think I could figure it out from the... [Read more]
Why is it so Hard?
April 16, 2010 by Alison
A mother’s dream… My 2 1/4 year old told me last week, ”‘No more Diapers Mommy.” Excuse me… Really… Can I hear that again please? “No MORE diapers Mommy!” AAAAAAAAAA…AAA... [Read more]
Happy ‘Kid’ Hog Day
February 1, 2010 by Alison
Happy ‘Kid’ hog Day The ground hog hopes to get a shadow…how about your kids getting one too? This was super fun to do with the kids. We pulled out some old wrapping paper (you could use butcher paper or... [Read more]
Take one sturdy kid, add the following ingredients…
January 28, 2010 by Alison
Rustle up a Recipe for Rearing a Kid! ‘A recipe book on child guidance would make parenting a lot easier…’ You know when you have those ‘parenting’ questions…am I doing this right? Am I... [Read more]
