It’s officially my favorite time of year! September marks the beginning of the “ber” months, and aaaall the fun holiday anticipation starts. I can’t tell you how much excitement is in the air at my house this time of year. I love to encourage making the everyday special, so my favorite way to kick off…
Keeping the kids busy, entertained, and happy during the summer can be a challenge. I’m big on reminding my kids that it’s not my job to be their playmate or entertain them. However, I also want them to have a good time and not sit around all summer staring at the wall, you know? One…
Seasonal lists are one of our very favorite family activities. We love sitting around and thinking up all of the fun things we want to do as a family, and then intentionally crossing things off the list week by week. We create them most often in the fall and summer, but they’re something we love…
Looking for tips on how to involve your preschooler in household chores? These chores for 4 year olds are a great place to start! I’ve always been pretty big on including my children in household tasks and chores from a very young age. Toddlers and preschoolers love to help, so why wouldn’t I take advantage…
When is the last time you really slowed down to enjoy life? For me, it doesn’t happen often enough. Like most people, I’m good about celebrating the big things in life. But when it comes to the small moments? Sometimes it feels like I miss them completely! I’ve been on a mission to slow myself…
Looking for some fun questions to ask your partner? Here’s a huge list of conversation starters, deep and silly questions, and ideas for questions you can ask your significant other on your next date night. Whether you’ve been with your partner for a long time or you’re just starting a new relationship, sometimes it can…
There are few things on the planet I love more than a good charcuterie board. At least once a month, I make a big one for my family’s dinner, and I’m always looking for excuses to make fun and unique boards for parties or just because. They make a great appetizer or dish to bring…
For the last two years, I have co-chaired the Teacher Appreciation Week committee at my son’s elementary school. It’s a big job, but it’s honestly so much fun. I love surprising our amazing teachers and staff with treats all week long, and there’s really no one more deserving. Anytime I mention it, I get asked…
I was recently chatting with some friends and one of them was marveling over someone she knows who plans out their meals an entire month at a time. Everyone else in the room acted a bit shocked, until I laughed and noted that I also make a monthly meal plan! I started doing this a…
Alright, are you ready to meet the simplest, cutest (HEALTHY) snack around? It requires no cooking skills, very little prep, and is basically guaranteed to impress your kids. It’s the rainbow fruit tray. Listen, this humble little fruit platter isn’t actually anything special. There’s no recipe. It can be adjusted for your family’s food preferences….
