Spring Forward: Preparing Kids for Daylight Savings Time

Daylight Savings Time is almost here... can you believe it? This year, Daylight Savings Time falls on March 11. On the bright side for us non-morning people, this is the better part of daylight savings time when we get to spring forward. Those early morning as we adjust to the schedule change migh…

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Expecting A Baby? Tips For Prepping Your House Before Your Little One Arrives

No matter how far you are into your pregnancy, you are likely buzzing with joyful anticipation. Your family is about to grow, bringing you into the whirlwind of parenthood. But while this is an exciting life step, it could also be bringing up some anxiety. Safety in particular may be of concern. …

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Traveling With Kids? This App May Make Trip Planning Easier

You're wandering around an unknown place, phone in hand, frantically searching for a kid-friendly restaurant, museum, or park to entertain your little ones for the day. It might be raining, your children might be tired and hungry, and you are certainly worried. We've all been there. Someti…

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Inspiring Big Imaginations in Kids

As a child, I had quite the imagination! Perhaps it came from growing up in the middle of nowhere where there was no other option to entertain myself, but I was always coming up with new stories and allowing my imagination to run wild. As a mom, this is something that I really hoped for my children…

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Easy DIY Mother's Day Hand Print Flower with Free Printable

It's almost Mother's Day, and as a mom I can tell you that one of my absolute favorite gifts to receive is something made by my kiddos... after all, isn't that what this day is all about? I love personal gifts- nothing fancy, but reflecting them. Drawings, hand prints or footprints capt…

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On Being A Princess: Raising Little Girls to Be Daughters of the King

Thanks to Family Christian for sponsoring today's post. All thoughts are my own. When I found out I was having a daughter, I was thrilled. I could not wait to buy her pretty dress up clothes, tiaras and ballgowns...all these things that I loved and had found most little girls I knew loved too. R…

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The Art of Momlationships: Women Are Scary Book Review #FCBlogger

**Book received for review. All thoughts are my own. Can I be honest for just a moment? Relationships are not my strong suit. Don't get me wrong, I love those I love deeply. I am loyal to a fault. And once you've crossed that friend barrier, you're pretty much in it for life. But actually…

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Lessons in Motherhood: Mothering From Scratch Review

**Thanks to Family Christian for sponsoring today's post. All thoughts are my own. I was quite young when I became a wife and mother. I married at 19 years old and welcomed my son into our lives just a few weeks shy of 20 years old. Being a young mom has had many advantages, but it also meant I …

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Learning To Be A Boy Mom, The Savvy Mom's Guide to Sons: A Book Review & Family Christian Giveaway #FCBlogger

I grew up in a house of girls....a family of five, with my dad being the only male. Barbies, makeup, sparkles and fashion...these were the things I knew. Dirt, cars and gross little animals? Not on my radar...I didn't know a thing about boys! So, when I found out my first child was going to be…

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Organization for the Christian Mom with Diadem Planners

It's no secret that moms are BUSY! Generally speaking, we take care of it all- from kids appointments, extracurriculars, paying bills, grocery shopping, housework...it all falls on us! I don't know about all of you...but for me it can get a little overwhelming! I needed something that woul…

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