On this blog we talk a lot about teaching kids responsibility from a young age. It's really important to me that my kids grow up to be responsible & caring. One of the things we work VERY hard on in our house is instilling a sense of pride in taking ownership for your home and helping out the family. The kids get an allowance that is NOT TIED to their chores and then they are expected to do chores simply because they live here. You can read more about that here >> It's been a long journey, but now that they are 10, 8, and 6, my persistence has paid off. They Keep Reading
10 Best Gifts for a New Mom When She’s in the Hospital
If you are wondering “What is a good gift for new parents?” then you are in the right place! As an experienced mom of 3, I want to provide some guidance on the most practical things to get a new mother (that are also thoughtful and meaningful). Keep in mind that when visiting a new mom after birth, she is likely to be tired and not feeling her best. Your new mom friend is probably also super excited and potentially a little foggy-headed (I know I was after my first was born). Unfortunately, with lack of sleep, those things aren’t likely to change very soon, Keep Reading
10+ Easy Ideas for the Lazy Elf on the Shelf
Sometimes we have the best intentions around the holidays before real world time issues mess them up. Let's face it, Elf on the shelf is a cute idea and fun for the kids but when exactly am I going to set that scene up? The gist seems to be that the elf hides (or is in plain sight) around the house and watches children to make sure they are on their best behavior for Santa. Who wants to get on the naughty list? The trend I see with other moms on social media are elaborate mini stages and cute handmade props that are pretty enviable but I Keep Reading
7 Creative Money Gift Ideas
As a fairly frugal person, I'm always looking for ways to give thoughtful gifts in creative ways. I always say the more thoughtful you can be, the less money you have to spend because people don't necessarily want expensive things - they just want to know you care and that you understand what they want. For many people (especially the younger people in your life)....what they want is cold hard cash! :) Giving cash is a great idea when you don't know what to get someone AND you know they could really use it. It's the perfect gift for a Keep Reading
30+ Winter Newborn Necessities {Essential Items for Cold Weather!}
Having a baby in the winter has its own set of challenges. For many of us who live in cold weather climates, our biggest concern with having a winter baby is "How am I going to get to the hospital if there's a snowstorm?!?" It's so easy to get caught up worrying about how you'll get to the hospital in time and how you'll walk / waddle on the ice without slipping that you forget to plan ahead properly for the newborn essentials that you specifically need for babies born in the wintertime, which are pretty important! This blog post will get you started on the Keep Reading
How to Make Your Bathroom Smell Good All the Time {the 5 Best Ways!}
I'm not one to keep my bathrooms shiny and spotless because I HATE cleaning bathrooms with a passion! I will happily wash an unlimited amount of dishes, wash mountains of laundry, and mop all the floors.....but bathrooms??!! YUCK!! The reason I don't like getting intimate with my bathrooms (the smell) is precisely the reason I want them to smell fresh all the time. LOL what a dilemma! I don't know if I'm smart or lazy (maybe a little bit of both?), but at any rate, I've figured out some little tricks over the years to keep my bathroom smelling really good Keep Reading
Easy Bible Verse Coloring Page {Psalm 136}
Today I have something lovely to share with you - a free printable Bible verse coloring page of Psalm 136:26! I just LOVE meditating on the Lord's word and I find that I can concentrate best when I have something to write on. Sometimes I even create my OWN coloring pages during sermons to help cement the main concept of what's being said. It's just something I've always done, so I am happy to share this with you! Easy Bible Verse Coloring Page for Kids & Adults I think this is a really easy coloring sheet for most because the Keep Reading
Free Printable Bible Verse Coloring Pages {Pretty Flower Design!}
Today I have something extra special to share with you! It's a continuation of my series of Bursting Blossoms coloring pages. This time with Bible verses! I loved my original one with my favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 2:8 on it that I just had to make more! I did 4 more Bible verse coloring pages so far, and here are the first two. I will share the others first chance I get and make sure to link back here so you can grab those if you'd like as well! These coloring sheets are perfect or adults and children alike, and I think they'd be especially great as a Sunday school coloring Keep Reading
Why I Needed the NewAir 177-Can Black Stainless Steel Deluxe Beverage Fridge
If you have read any of my past blog posts then you know how much I love to entertain in my home. Whether it's a small bible study group, Thanksgiving dinner or fun 4th of July party, I can't get enough of having guests over to celebrate with my family. This brings me to the point of this post, I NEEDED a beverage fridge. This is where the NewAir 177-Can Black Stainless Steel Deluxe Beverage Fridge comes into play. Before, I would set up a few coolers on the porch or in the garage and fill them up with ice and drinks. They were a bit of a Keep Reading
21 Newborn Must Haves You Can’t Forget to Register For
If you are wondering “What do I need for a newborn?” then you are in the right place! Having a newborn baby is stressful enough without having to worry about what to buy in preparation for his or her arrival. When I was about to have my first baby, I was SO CONFUSED about what was truly a baby necessity and what I should bother putting on my registry. It was so tough being a first time mom and the first of my close circle of friends to get pregnant! I really didn't know where to get advice. I wish an experienced mom would have taken me by the hand and walked me Keep Reading
21 Tiny Appliances for Your Dorm Room
Dorm rooms these days are so cute — they are basically like apartments now instead of the scary rows of bunk beds from days past. That means that you'll want to bring a little more to your dorm room instead of just an extra pillow. To help out, I've put together a dorm appliances list that will help you narrow down exactly what to bring to school this year. Plus—if you are an Amazon customer, get excited...everything on this list is from Amazon! So no changing out of PJs required. :) Make sure you check into your individual school's dorm rules and see what is and what Keep Reading
Summer Newborn Baby Must Haves
If you are going to be having an infant during hot hot HOT weather, like June, July, or August in North America (and maybe May or September, depending on how far south you live where you live), then you need to be prepared to keep baby safe from the dangerous summer heat. After having two May newborns in North Carolina, I feel like I have a fairly good handle on what you need to buy before your little one arrives to ensure you can keep baby cool in the summertime. My other little girl was born in November, so I've also written a winter necessities post! :) This is what worked for Keep Reading
How to Treat Rough, Uneven Skin with Microderm Abrasion at Home
This post is sponsored by Trophy Skin. All opinion are 100% my own. Have you ever wondered how to make your skin smoother and more even-textured again? As I approach the big 4-0 (next year) it’s something I’m wondering quite often. My skin has always seemed problematic, but in the recent years it’s definitely gotten worse. I feel like it’s not only dry in patches, but it’s rather uneven in texture. I’ve been wanting to do something about it and recently I found a company that offers products I’ve been very eager to try – it’s called Trophy Skin and they offer spa-like products Keep Reading
Six Super Cute Bake Sale Packaging Ideas
Does anyone have a kid who goes to a school where there are bake sales as a fundraiser? Cue every mom in America tossing their hands up! After years of bake sale guilt where I spent hours trying to perfect cookie recipes to send to school, I finally had an epiphany: You can charge way more for your baked goods if they have a "gourmet" element to them. That can come in the form of ingredients - or better yet - packaging! How you package up your bake sale goods goes a long way to getting the most for your organization. Plus, learning how to wrap cookies differently can allow Keep Reading
⭐ 25 Bake Sale Worthy Treats – Sell Out Recipe Ideas for Your Next Fundraiser
Every time I need to provide bake sale treats, I always bake the same old boring chocolate chip cookies. It's like my creative side goes dormant when I need it most! I decided it would be a good idea to preserve a list of go-to bake sale ideas on the blog so I can reference it whenever I need to make something to sell. I'm thinking a good selection of cookies, cakes, and cupcakes that I can portion individually are in order. Best Fundraising Bake Sale Ideas I asked a few of my blogging friends for suggestions, and boy, did they come through! Here are some of their best recipes. I Keep Reading
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