Archive for 2016

Break the Ice – Super Simple Sensory Play

Break the Ice – Super Simple Sensory Play

It’s been a long winter and we decided to release some of our cold weather frustration on an ice chipping activity!  I’m a huge fan of quick and easy sensory play that works with items you already have on-hand, so this one tops the list! What You Need: a muffin…

Life Lessons in a Scrapbook – Lesson #1

Life Lessons in a Scrapbook – Lesson #1

A few years ago I made a scrapbook album to give to Chase someday when he gets older.   I captured some of my pregnancy, special events and milestones from his first year to document his growth.  What was most meaningful to create in this album, was a series of “life…

House of Cards – Season 4 on Netflix

House of Cards – Season 4 on Netflix

This isn’t a recipe, review of a kids product or a scrapbook share.  This is simply a proclamation of my excitement that House of Cards Season 4 is releasing on Netflix today! I never watch TV anymore, only Netflix.  Binge watching my favorite shows then slowly dying inside until the…

Flavorful Lentils & Pork – Printable Recipe

Flavorful Lentils & Pork – Printable Recipe

I like to start with a clean kitchen and pull all the ingredients onto the island in front of me.  I prop up the recipe on the easel and pour a glass of wine.  If I’m alone and don’t have to compete with a TV or a house full of…

Super Simple Kitchen Experiment For Kids

Chase and I  were fighting boredom one day so I pulled up my trusty Pinterest account and next thing you know, we are pretending to be Scientists experimenting in the kitchen!  What I love about this experiment is how quick and easy it is.  I had all of the supplies on…

You can always tell who the strong women are.  They are the ones you see building one another up, instead of tearing each other down.

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25 things I love…

25 things I love…

I found a fun writing prompt that inspired today’s post.  Since it’s Valentine’s Day I thought I’d take some time to reflect on some of the things I love the most.  Finish this sentence in 25 different ways: I love… my children (even at 3 am) to see my two…