I was young when I learned how to decorate a gingerbread house. Every December when I was a kid, my family went to my aunt and uncle’s house and had a gingerbread house decorating party. As the years passed and we gained experience, we got more and more creative with our houses. There was the […]
The Non-Pinterest Mom’s Guide to Halloween: A Cautionary Tale
This post is sponsored by Tomorrow Sleep. It was a dark and stormy night. Just kidding. It was a gorgeous, sunny day in early October. My husband, not usually known for being into holiday prep, had Halloween on his mind. “Hey guys,” he said out of nowhere, “Halloween is less than a month away. You […]
The BEST Non-Toy Gift Idea for Kids
Below: If you’re drowning in toys and a holiday or birthday is coming up, you’ll love this non-toy gift idea for kids. It’s the BEST one out there! A big thank you to all the local businesses who donated tickets and gift cards to help make this post and the giveaway possible! Two or three […]
Good Mother’s Day Quotes to Share With the Amazing Women in Your Life
Below: Seven good Mother’s Day quotes to share with the amazing women in your life! It’s that time of year. The time where we think about the women who raised us or the kids who made us moms. It’s the time of year to celebrate mothers! Moms work hard every day loving and caring for […]
A Month’s Worth of Fun and Free Lunchbox Notes for May
It’s a new month and that means a new batch of lunchbox notes for May! This month there are jokes, words of encouragement, and lots of fill-in-the-blanks, including some fun ones that let you tell your kids about life when you were a kid. Lunchbox Notes for May Sign up below to get immediate access […]
Free Printable April Lunchbox Notes
Below: Give your kids a midday pick-me-up with these fun, encouraging, and free printable April lunchbox notes. They’re perfect for the month of April and Easter! Is anyone else extremely HOPPY that April is here? (Sorry, I couldn’t resist the lure of the cheesy Easter pun.) Here in Maine we still have snow on the ground and […]
Cooking Gifts for Kids Who Want to Be Kitchen Superstars
Below: Looking for awesome cooking gifts for kids? If your child loves to cook and bake, you’ll find everything you need to make their next birthday or holiday gift a hit! My oldest son loves cooking shows, especially the competitions. Whether it’s Chopped, Guy’s Grocery Games, or Cake Wars, he chooses his favorite contestant and […]
Do These April Fools’ Pranks Make the Grade?
When it comes to making holidays ‘magical’ for my kids, I like to think I fall comfortably in the middle of the spectrum. We have special traditions that the kids (and my husband and I) look forward to, but they tend to be on the simpler side (i.e. snowman shaped pancakes on Christmas morning, but not […]
Free Printable Lunchbox Notes for the Month of March
Below: Free printable lunchbox notes that are perfect for the month of March! Includes St. Patrick’s Day themed notes. I’ve learned a lot about blogging in the four and a half years that I’ve been doing it. For example, I’ve learned that you should start your blog posts with an interesting story to draw the reader […]
The Simple Reason I’m Giving Up on My Dream Christmas
It was Christmas party season. My husband and I pulled into the driveway of the host’s home, and I immediately had a feeling about what I was going to find inside. My suspicions were confirmed as soon as we stepped through the front door. Christmas music played softly, piped through hidden speakers. Gorgeous garland (Was […]