Twice in recent weeks, I've had discussions with other moms on all the CHORES I make my kids do. Yes, I'm that mom!! :) I'm a HUGE believer in childhood chores. I think chores build character, lessen entitlement, and generally help kids prepare for the real world. Nobody comes along to help me with my chores, and I don't want my children to feel like they must be waited on hand and foot. They have really great lives, and I never want them to take that for granted. I probably am extra sensitive to this because my mom and grandmother are from a 3rd world Keep Reading
How to Make Your Stinky House Smell Like a Spa
You recognize it immediately when you go to a spa. That lovely smell wafting through the air. So delicious and refreshing, you just wanna bottle it up and take it home with you. I'm a bit of a spa junkie. I LOVE going to spas and make a point to visit one on almost every vacation we go on, especially if we're going somewhere as a couple. Just thinking about going to a spa makes me feel more relaxed. The massage. yessssss. The scents. yesssss. The robes. YESSSS!!! I've always wanted to make my home smell like a spa I just didn't know where to begin. Then a few years Keep Reading
Simple 30 Day of Gratitude Challenge for More Thankful, Appreciative Kids
Every day I try my best to instill gratitude in my children. I'm not a perfect mom by any means, but I try my best. Something I've started doing recently to teach thankfulness to my kids (especially my youngest, who is in Kindergarten) is talk to them about how wonderful it is to say THANK YOU to others. The simple act of going up to someone and saying thank you makes a huge difference to a young child. Not only do they get to experience someone smiling at them for something they did, it also teaches them good manners! A total bonus! How to Raise an Appreciative Child I Keep Reading
Top 8 Best Toys for Christmas 2017
Every year we ask ourselves this question. What do I get the kids for Christmas? What kind of present will they like, want, need? It doesn't need to be your own kid. I ask the same thing about my nieces and nephews and get the same questions from the grandparents. I am on the ball this year. After some sleuthing and a little bit of eavesdropping in on my younger family members I know exactly what the kids in their age brackets seem to want the most. Let me break down what toys I've found they want into groups by age and sex. 5 to 6-Year-Old Boys This thing is super cool. I Keep Reading
How to Create an Allergy Friendly Master Bedroom
This post is sponsored by Venta Airwasher. All opinions are 100% my own. Ya’ll. Today I want to write about something I’ve been meaning to talk about for quite a while. Seasonal allergies and allergies in general have plagued me my entire life. Whenever I’ve lived in a home with carpet, my allergies have given me problems. I like clean air, and carpets seem to hold onto dust + other allergens that make me sneeze constantly. Earlier this year, we decided to go on a rampage against the allergens in our carpet, and I want to write about this so you can see how it’s possible to go from Keep Reading
How to Get Dressed in Half The Time
Your morning routine needs to change You want to leave the house every morning calm and relaxed instead of rushed and harried. Imagine waking up and sauntering over to your closet. You pick out a pair of pants and a cute top. When you try them on and look in the mirror, they work perfectly together. Bam! You're done getting dressed! Can you imagine how much that would improve your day? How much more time you would have if picking out an outfit only took 30 seconds? This is what I do every morning. And no, I'm not insanely gifted at it. Quite the contrary. I used to be so self Keep Reading
Free Printable Scripture Verse Coloring Pages
I'm so excited because today is the day I continue adding to my collection of Bursting Blossoms coloring pages. This is the fourth and fifth coloring sheets that include Bible verses! In case you missed them, I've linked to the other Bible verse coloring page printables in this series at the bottom of this post. They are made with uplifting scripture from Ephesians 2:8, Psalm 46:1 and Matthew 6:10. I just loved creating these printables, so I plan on continuing to at least 25 versions of these scripture verse coloring pages, maybe 50? Who knows! Make sure to PIN this Keep Reading
17 Tips & Tricks to Keep Your Kitchen Smelling Fresh
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Glad for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Kitchen smells getting you down? If you have ever actually used your kitchen, then you've run into this problem. We all have. For whatever reason, you have tried to clean and sanitize but the smells still linger. Instead of doing it all over again, try these tricks to make your kitchen smell great in no time and keep it smelling that way! Keep It Simple -> Look for the Source First things first, you can't get rid of smells if the offending junk is still around. Empty out your trash Keep Reading
Doing this with your husband will make you a happier mom
I read the most interesting article today. It was on cnn.com of all places, and it was all about certain things you can do to be a happier mom. I was looking at this list because, yet again, these winter evenings are taking their toll on me. I don't know about you, but I definitely get a case of the winter blues every year. Ever since I had my third child, I can't seem to get control of my emotions in the darker winter months. The days seem so excruciatingly long and depressing! It seems like there's more night than day sometimes. I can feel my winter blues extending Keep Reading
The Most Delicious Snow Ice Cream Recipe You MUST TRY!
With Snowmaggedon upon us, I'm seeing all kinds of people post about making Snow Ice Cream on Facebook. Even though I grew up where we got tons of snow, I had somehow never even heard of snow cream until last week! Since snow is rare where we live now, I figured I better take the opportunity to see what all the fuss is about before the snow melts! I'm so glad I did... Snow Cream is DEEEEEELICIOUS!!! I reviewed tons of recipes before making mine, and I ended up combining several to get the consistency of what I consider perfect, delicious snow cream. All three kids and my husband Keep Reading
121 Things You Can Throw Away or Donate This Week
I have too much stuff. There is said it. I know I have too much stuff because I finally got around to organizing my office this week, and as I looked at the pile of things I hadn't used in years, I tried to remember why I thought I ever needed them in the first place. Some things were just old items that I didn't need anymore, but a lot of it was excess. Like the 200 sheet protectors or the 6 packs of dinosaur themed thank you cards. I'm sure I had a project in mind for those sheet protectors at the time I bought them; it's just eluding me at this Keep Reading
Family Game Night – Quality Time Now, Quality Memories for Life
We took a poll in the house recently, and the kids have spoken. More game nights are happening! We always have a great time on game nights, and we're going to start doing them on Thursdays or Fridays because those are evenings when the kids don't have activities or any homework. I'm so excited to get this tradition started. Good Luck, Kids They're going to learn real fast that I really get into it. Maybe I shouldn't be so competitive... but I can't help it! I know they're just children, but they asked for it. :D Besides, they all have same competitive streak that I do. They're a group Keep Reading
Why I’m Letting My Kids Believe in Santa
When I first became a mom, I wasn't prepared for a lot of things. I was probably MOST unprepared for the fact that my children would start asking me hard questions. As a mom, you know that when your kids ask you a question you BETTER have the answer! If you don't have it, who possibly could? You are everything to them and they look to you for advice. I didn't realize I would have to take a hard stance on so many issues I didn't even realize were issues before! Oh the questions I was unprepared for! Does the Easter Bunny come to our house? What happens when you die? Will Keep Reading
Why I Chose To Be a Stay-at-Home Parent
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Northwestern Mutual. The opinions and text are all mine. This is one touchy subject. Everyone has their own reason for transitioning to a stay-at-home mom or dad. No one reason is a better than another; I only have my own experience to go by. On Becoming a Stay-at-Home-Mom This is actually my second time going to at-home status. With my first son, it came about because we were a military family that moved around the country a lot. It was easier on our son for me to stay with him, than to move him from sitter to sitter (or Keep Reading
15 Best Lego Gift Ideas for the Lego Lover in Your Life
Christmas is coming, and in this house that means one thing. Everything remotely Lego-related in the catalogs get big huge circles as not-so-subtle hints as to what will be on my kids' Christmas lists. In fact, Legos are on of my favorite gift ideas for kids ages 7-10! In reality, they have no idea that I am thrilled that they love Legos! Best Lego Gift Ideas for Kids In my opinion, Legos are the best gift idea for elementary boys and girls for any holiday, whether it's Christmas or their birthday! Plus, if you ask my son, Legos are "totally cool" too! Have a 5, 6, 7, or 8 year old Keep Reading
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