No matter the time of year, it is always good to plan ahead. I plan for Christmas year around but once November hits, my to do list really starts to grow. I don't put up decorations until after Thanksgiving because I want to savor each season. But once December 1st arrives? I am in full Christmas preparation mode! When I started thinking about all there was to do, I realized it would be helpful to have a Christmas planner to get organized for the season. I love my bullet journal and have lots of lists in there, but sometimes? Sometimes you need specific lists for a specific purpose. I … Read More...
Summer Bucket List for Families
Summer is officially here! Andy is done with school and all his teacher meetings so we are ready to enjoy our summer. I've been making lists for weeks now of all I want to accomplish this summer. My summer bucket list includes working on our digital photo albums, blogging, organizing and some reading. I made a list in my bullet journal for myself and made sure to include some fun things like a date night with Andy, a family ice cream outing and a game night with friends. Andy has his own list of projects he wants to accomplish at home and school. And of course, we are all looking forward to … Read More...
Unique Graduation Gifts for a Christian Graduate
It's that time of year when we are beginning to celebrate graduations! Whether graduating from Kindergarten or eighth grade, high school or college, these milestones are worth celebrating. There are countless recommendations for unique graduation gifts but would do you give the Christian graduate that is unique and faith-based? I like unique Christian graduation gifts that will celebrate the graduate and encourage them in their faith. That is what I want in a graduation gift. Four of my cousins graduated from my alma mater, Concordia University Seward, this weekend. I am so proud of them, … Read More...
20 Free No Prep Valentine Activities for Preschoolers
As a former preschool teacher, I love incorporating the holidays into our learning activities! As a busy mom, I love incorporating the holidays into our daily activities as simply as possible. Complicated projects? Not for me. Simple things that don't require a lot of time or special supplies to set up, but that my kids still love? Yes, please! It's one of the reasons I compiled this list of free, no prep Valentine activities for preschoolers. Like I said, I am a trained early childhood teacher so I admit that I am choosy on the activities I do at home. I want Nathan and Emma to have fun … Read More...
5 Insanely Helpful Ways to Get Ready for Christmas Now
With Christmas quickly approaching, my mind is constantly racing with thoughts of everything that needs to be done. My to-do list currently has over 100 things to do on it with more being added by the day. How will I do it all, I wonder? Am I alone in feeling this way? I don't think so. I think every busy Mom feels this way, especially in the holiday season. As soon as the calendar turns to November or (gasp), December, our minds start racing. To help us all approach the Christmas season with joy and less stress, I have compiled some helpful ways to get ready for Christmas right now. It … Read More...
How to Make Candy Cane Cookies with Your Whole Family
I'm a baker. I grew up with a mom who was always baking and I learned to bake from her. Looking back, I can see how baking was a form of love for her and maybe that's why I still love to bake. I want to show my love for others by baking. That, and homemade baked goods are a thousand times better than store bought ones. I have lots of baking memories but many of them are related to Christmas. My mom was known for her perfect buckeyes but it was my dad who known for his candy cane cookies. He was the perfectionist who rolled them so evenly and perfectly. We tried to help but ours never turned … Read More...
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