holidays

3 Easter Printables for Your Home

Here is an easy way to add some Easter joy to your home! My kids seem to think I’m much more of a “cool mom” when I put up a few simple holiday decorations! You can print these yourself…or if you want a larger size send them off to Staples or OfficeMax and order the […] Read more…

Family Valentine’s Day Dinner

I love going out for Valentine’s Day with my husband…but with 6 kiddos…it doesn’t always happen on Valentine’s Day! I enjoy making it a fun day for the whole family…this family Valentine’s Day dinner is a fun and easy way to create a memory! We haven’t made this a yearly tradition (sometimes life gets in […] Read more…

11 Family Valentine’s Day Movies to Help Everyone Feel Loved

I love a great date with my husband on Valentine’s Day (although…let’s face it…with 6 kids… that date often doesn’t usually happen on Valentine’s Day!) I also like to create fun family memories around holidays. Our family loves to curl up on the couch with blankets and a good movie that everyone can enjoy! There […] Read more…

A Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt Adventure

Tis the season to infuse our midlife years with a dash of festive joy! As the twinkle of Christmas lights paints the night, let’s go on a merry adventure together. This holiday season, we’re stepping into the enchanting world of a Christmas light scavenger hunt – a delightful blend of nostalgia, community, and the magic […] Read more…

Stocking Stuffers for Teen Girls

Ahhh…teenage girls (I have 2 of them plus another who is so close she might as well be a teen!) It makes for some crazy emotional times in our home!  I love them…even if I sometimes feel like I’m losing my mind because of them! Trying to figure out what to get them for Christmas […] Read more…

Unwrapping Joy: Crafting the Ultimate Christmas Wish List

Oh yes…”the most wonderful” time of the year is here!  The countdown is beginning!  My kids are getting super excited and ready to fill out their Christmas wish lists. It can be hard to avoid the “gimmes” during this time of year with all the glitz and glitter that surrounds the season. This list helps […] Read more…

Family Traditions: Easter

Ever get the feeling that the holidays pass you by so quickly that it’s just a blur of chocolate and chaos? I know I do.  I have tried to create a Christ centered Easter tradition in my home.  We don’t do the Easter bunny.  We don’t do Easter baskets.  My kids fill their own Easter […] Read more…

Spring Break BINGO

I know… there may be snow on the ground, ice on the windshield, and the wind chill factor might be “way too cold”…but Spring Break is less than a month away for us.  And that means I need a plan!  Because fun during Spring Break is high on my kids’ priority list!  My solution?  Spring […] Read more…

Family Valentine’s Day Celebration

This post may contain affiliate links but the activities my family did in this post are free (my favorite kind!) The “day of love” is coming soon…some people love it and others dread it.  I love that my husband brings me flowers each year (I’m going to have to give him some ideas other than […] Read more…

Valentine’s Day with my Hubby!

I am an affiliate for The Dating Divas.  I have used several of their products.  I love their easy printables that make creating family memories easy for me! Ahhh…the holiday of love!  We may not be the most exciting or romantic couple…sometimes I can be downright practical!  He gave me the best present ever last […] Read more…