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I love the this time of year. Even though it’s still winter, I can already envision all of the outdoor fun my kids will be having as the weather warms up this spring. In our area of the south, we can start going outside to play consistently from March on. I’m already brainstorming ways we can host playdates or get [...]

As a cost-conscious mom, I don’t like to pay for craft project materials unnecessarily; often, I get what I need online. Seeing as Valentine’s Day is sneaking up on us, I am in need of free printable heart stencils. While I was in the process of looking for heart templates, I came across a bunch of nice star stencils, so [...]

This time of year, I love finding ways to get into the Christmas spirit. And it’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of playdates, especially themed ones. Enter: Playdates that help us get into the Christmas spirit!  I’m thinking Christmas-themed crafts are the way to go. I have time to host several at my house in December, so I [...]

As a stay-at-home-mom, it can get a little nerve wracking to be at home every day with little adult interaction. But every time we leave the house, we inevitably spend money on something – sometimes it’s lunch at Chick-Fil-A because nap time crept up on me while we ran errands, and I don’t feel like braving a cranky lunch hour at home. [...]

Every year, I vow to get my Christmas shopping done at least a couple weeks before Christmas so I don’t have to rush around a few days before December 25th finding last-minute presents. I did a little bit better than usual last year, but still found myself at the mall two days before Christmas looking for a couple of things. [...]

I have always wondered how I would react if someone broke into my house when my husband was away on business. Well, tonight I found out. This week, I’m staying with my in-laws while my husband travels.  Every evening, I get the kids down to bed and log on to the computer to grade papers and check email. My mother-in-law [...]

Despite the fact that I love flowers and warm weather, I’d have to say I like the Christmas season more than the spring and summer.  More than anything, I like it because it forces my friends and family to take vacation and obligates them to visit me! haha There’s nothing I like more than getting to spend quality time with [...]

Instead of a serious post, I thought I’d post something super cute this Thursday evening!  This is what I imagine babies dream about.  :=)  

As a stay-at-home-mom of three, I’m constantly trying to come up with play date ideas. Our days go by really fast when we have a scheduled activity, even if it’s just a simple play date at our house. Not long ago, I wrote about 10 Themed Playdate Ideas for Toddlers & Preschoolers. We love hosting & attending themed playdates.  But [...]