This summer I had my very first major yard sale. I had sent a box or two of stuff to be sold at yard sales family members were having, but this was my first real yard sale. I have heard people complain again and again about how much work it takes to have a yard sale,…
Reading to my kids is one of my favorite things to do as a mom, but that doesn’t mean that I love all books equally. Some picture books are great and others are just plain boring. Let me help you avoid the duds with these fun picture books. 5 Fun Pictures Books Parents Won’t Dread…
My to-do list before a vacation always includes stopping at Dollar Tree. Just because everything is only $1, that doesn’t mean that it is junk! I’m ready to clue you in on what to buy at Dollar Tree for your next vacation. What to Buy at Dollar Tree: Vacation Edition 1. USB Charger – Keep…
Every year I write a letter to my children in honor of their birthday. (This post contains affiliate links.) Happy 4th Birthday, my precious little Noah! This year you transformed from being a toddler to being a little kid. You’ve become more animated, opinionated, and taller. Of course, you still have the same catchy smile and…
Every year I make strawberry jam using the recipe that comes in the box of pectin, but every single year I debate if I should use the recipe for cooked jam or the recipe for freezer jam. Recently I did a side by side comparison of the two recipes to find out what is the difference…
My little Noah turned 4 last month, and we celebrated with an easy and simple baseball birthday party. Birthday parties in our house are always somewhere in between “Pinterest Perfect” and “Minimalist Fun.” I want our parties to have fun decorations, but I don’t want them to take a lot of time or cost a lot…