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Stay-at-Home Mom Activities for 18-Month-Old

Oh, those mobile toddlers! They keep us on our toes. This is the circular stage of motherhood. We follow our children around in circles all day straightening up the messes they leave behind. Hopefully teaching them to clean up with our help! But, stay-at-home mom activities for an 18-month-old can be more fun than that. … [Read more...]

Tips to Stay on Budget When You Have Kids

Maintaining a family budget takes some budgeting tips. We live in expensive times. Being a one income household may feel impossible. This list of tips to stay on budget when you have kids are practical ideas for cutting costs, saving money and budgeting well. … [Read more...]

How to Mix and Match Different Styles of Furniture

When decorating a home, many people often overlook one of the most important elements – furniture. Quality furniture is an investment that can last for years and add to the overall aesthetic of your home. Furniture provides comfort and functionality and it can also make a statement and create an inviting atmosphere. However, many homeowners find themselves overwhelmed due … [Read more...]

10 Multi-Age Activities to Encourage Your Kids’ Curiosity

Mom and two kids playing with a puzzle together. Puzzles are one of the 10 multi-age activities in this list that encourage your kids curiosity.

Activities to encourage your kids’ curiosity does not require expensive kits or classes. You can engage your children in fun explorations, simply. This list of 10 activities for multiple ages will encourage your kids’ curiosity both at home and out and about. … [Read more...]

How to Balance School and Home Repairs: Tips to Manage Both

It can be a challenge to balance school and home repairs. Whether you’re a student working towards a degree or just someone trying to keep up with the demands of your schedule, finding the time to keep your home in good condition can be a daunting task. Degree programs require a lot of time and energy and it can be hard to fit in repairs and other home maintenance. Still, … [Read more...]

Child’s First Book Report: The Story Rope

Story rope first book report project with printable pattern to make the story rope and worksheet available in the shop.

Reading bonds love and learning. It is a perfect activity for all ages. A child’s first book report: the story rope activity, is one more step in creating an added level of learning after you read your child a book. As a former classroom teacher, I actually used this idea in a first grade classroom. The story rope idea works for preschool, kindergarten, first grade and on up … [Read more...]

Sharing the Gospel with Kids

A neighbor recently reached out asking how I share the gospel with my children. Sharing the Gospel with kids is not complicated at all. Simple steps of incorporating your faith each day will teach so much. … [Read more...]

He Still Calls Me Mommy

She asked me, “He still calls you mommy?” It was in a friendly tone, but the question caught me off-guard. Immediately, I paused for what felt like an awkward length of time. My tongue twisted. I felt attacked with the unexpected, personal question. In my mind, I was thinking in rapid fire succession: “Yes, so?” “Why does it matter?” “Don’t tell him to stop,” and “Am I … [Read more...]

If It Feels Like Too Much, It Probably Is

[Guest Post by Rebecca Barker] Do you ever have a gut feeling that things are getting to be too much? That mom instinct is probably right! If it feels like too much, it probably is are words to live by. As mothers we manage so very many aspects of our family’s lives. From those in the for-front like homeschooling and meal making, to all that goes on “behind the curtain” … [Read more...]

DIY Puzzles for Kids

DIY puzzles for kids help children of any age learn matching and problem-solving skills. We do puzzles together for family time. It is just like game night. Good, quality time together and always laughs, competition and conversations. These homemade puzzle ideas are a fun surprise for kids. It takes the traditional puzzle and makes it a new experience. Puzzles teach kids so … [Read more...]

Family Conversation Starters

Building a strong family connection can take some intentional work. Regular family conversation is a great way to grow both as individuals and as a family unit. These family conversation starters will get you building or furthering those connections. <<Be sure to grab the free printable family conversation starter cards too!>> Having conversations about a … [Read more...]

Dinosaur Layers Geology Timeline

Creating our geology learning unit was a way to create learning activities that worked for multiple learning and age levels. Older elementary age kids to high school age kids can use this dinosaur layers geology timeline activity for enrichment. For the younger kids, I just worked more closely with them. The experience of a challenging activity is still beneficial for kids. … [Read more...]

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