Who wants bored kids all summer long? Not this mama! So, I’ve compiled a list of 21 non-tech items to keep kids active and occupied while school is out and the weather is warm. Here I recommend items that our family has tried and enjoyed and we think your family might enjoy them, too! Everything included is centered…
Overflowing dresser drawers, shoes scattered all around, a closet bursting at the seams. Having too much stuff can cause chaos in our lives. Simplifying the amount of clothes, accessories and shoes we own can help bring a sense of calm to the home. Many times when our belongings cause stress and are disorganized, it’s because we own too…
Christmas is right around the corner. ‘Tis the season for gifting! As fun as it is to give and receive gifts this time of year, receiving gifts can actually add to feelings of overwhelm. These feelings come when extra stuff gets added to our homes that already have a lot of stuff. I find I get most overwhelmed by…
I am on a journey to simplify our home by decreasing the amount of things we own. I still have a long way to go, but I am working on it! We have way more possessions taking up space in our house than our family of five needs. We have boxes of things in our storage room and garage that…
This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through links in this post. If your kids get bored easily or are always moving from one activity to the next, it’s nice to have a variety of things available for them to do. My kids like to go from playing outside…
Do you ever look around your home and see hundreds of things you need to do? There is SO much to accomplish yet you don’t even know where or how to start? I’m talking stacks of mail, piles of laundry, baskets of dumped toys, mountains of dishes, and toilets that need scrubbed. Sound familiar? Taking care of a…
If you’re looking for a festive and inexpensive homemade Christmas gift, look no further than cinnamon applesauce ornaments. They’re really fun to make with kids, too! The recipe and steps are super simple and your house will smell delicious once these are baking. There are a few variations of this recipe (two of which are below). The most…
Avocados are a favorite at our house. We like to use them in a variety of ways, like on sandwiches, eggs and salads. But when I picked up a bag of avocados the other day, I did not expect to go home and make muffins out of them! I didn’t notice this at the store, but the bag…
Expecting a new baby is such a sweet and special time. There is really nothing else quite like it. So much excitement and anticipation come along with waiting for the little one to arrive. Part of the excitement of a new baby is finding out if it is a “he” or a “she.” Some parents choose…