This savory, zuppa toscana soup is a knock off of the popular soup served at Olive Garden. The recipe makes a large amount, which makes it perfect for freezing. Enjoy the zuppa toscana soup with some italian bread, and freeze your leftovers for another day. I love to serve the soup with bread, olive oil,…
Nativity picture books play a big part in our December traditions. Every night leading up to Christmas, I read my kids a different Christmas themed bedtime story. Some are silly and goofy, but we always make sure to sprinkle our best nativity picture books as well. I am excited to share with you some nativity…
Foster thankfulness in your children every day in November with a new family tradition: a thankful tree! This DIY craft will inspire gratitude, and can be repeated year after year leading up to Thanksgiving. Thankful Tree: How it Works Everyday in November, ask your kids what they are thankful for, and write it on a…
Making homemade baby food is a great way to go green and save some green!  I love that you know exactly what is in the food – no preservatives or fillers.  Plus it is cheaper and it tastes better!  I could especially tell this when comparing homemade vs. store bought green beans.  Yuck! 10 Tips for Making Homemade…
Looking to add some extra meaning to your kids’ Easter baskets this year? Here are over 100 Christian Easter basket gift ideas that will remind your children that Easter is about more than the Easter bunny and chocolate bunnies. Many of these Easter gifts would also be appropriate for baptism, child dedication, or any other…
Every year on January 18th I take one picture every hour from the moment I wake up until I go to bed that night. I end up taking pictures of the ordinary – supper prep, silly kids, trips the library, a cup of coffee, my computer screen. These ordinary pictures are actually quite extraordinary. They are my everyday. They…