I’ve really been enjoying celebrating the liturgical year through our saint picture book club, but I’ve been so inspired by the blog Catholic All Year, that I really want to do more. Since I have to mull things over a while to make them happen, I decided to come up with a VERY limited list […] Read more…
Huggies Snug & Dry is Spreading the Love in YOUR Community
I have tried every diaper on the planet since I started having kids. I’ve used generics, cloth, premium and “environmentally friendly” diapers. I’ve even done diaper product testing. But I always, ALWAYS come back to Huggies Snug N Dry Diapers. They hold a ton (Have you ever had a baby hop into the lake or wading […] Read more…
Summer Celebrations
Okay, so really you don’t need a reason to celebrate in Summer. I mean, you have 4th of July and where I live, you can go outside without a coat. That alone is a thing of beauty! But if you are looking for some other summer celebrations to break up the monotony (of all that […] Read more…
Berenstain Bears Country Cookbook (for Kids) {Book Review}
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links; thanks for your support! So a few months ago, we received a copy of the Berenstain Bears Country Cookbook from the publisher. When it first came in and I started looking through the recipes, I wasn’t super […] Read more…
Happy Memorial Day!
Feast of St. Joan of Arc {Saint Picture Book Club}
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links; Thanks for your support! The Saint Picture Book Club saint for July is St. Joan of Arc. Her feast day is May 30. If you are unfamiliar with the virtual saint picture book club, each month I share a saint picture book to help you observe the liturgical year. […] Read more…
4 Outdoor Games that Do Not Require Equipment
***This article originally appeared in the Spring 2014 issue of Traverse Bay Family Magazine. It has been reprinted with permission.*** The days of kids playing in large neighborhood groups seem to be over and with them, games that can be played without prior planning and gear seem to be disappearing. I’ve found that there […] Read more…
The Single Greatest Way to Make Your Blog a Business in Less Time
Disclaimer: This I received a discount for sharing this, but trust me, I would not be sharing it if I were not buying it. It totally rocks that much. If you decide to spring for it, I get a discount supporting my social media & blogging addiction. Thanks for your support! Okay, so I consider […] Read more…
5 Tips for Gardening With Kids
***This article originally appeared in the Spring 2014 issue of Traverse Bay Family Magazine. It has been reprinted with permission.*** I’m not much of a gardener. All you will find in my yard are hostas, vinca and day lilies — all known for their ability to take abuse and/or neglect. That doesn’t stop […] Read more…
S is for Smiling Sunrise {Schoolhouse Review Crew}
I am one of those mom’s who is all about multitasking. Not necessarily doing multiple things at once, but doing ONE thing that has multiple benefits. That’s why I LOVE reading! It’s educational, conversational, family snuggle time. S is for Smiling Sunrise is one of those books that we can all curl up with together and […] Read more…