I’ve got four kids, and three of them are teen & tween girls. Yes, it makes for a lot of emotional drama, but I also love it. They are becoming intelligent little women who crack jokes that make me gut-laugh and help me keep our household running smoothly. They also know about the Easter bunny, […]
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A Big List of Games for More Family Time!!!!!
We love games so much in our family. Out of the 6 of us, 3 are extreme Introverts, 1 is an extreme Extrovert, and the other 2 of us are somewhere in-between. For us, games are a way to spend time together with a common goal (of all playing the same game). Conversations come naturally […]
Practical Stocking Stuffers (that I want!)
Growing up, I always had some fruit at the bottom of my stocking, nuts you had to crack open with a nutcracker, then things like a toothbrush, deodorant, hair brush … or any hygiene item I needed, some candy, gum, socks, underwear, gloves or a scarf, and then a small special present. And I thought […]
14 Homemade Gift Ideas
I’ve been in such a crafting mood lately! Creating something, especially useful or beautiful things, has been so good for my sanity. I was searching blog-land for homemade Christmas Gift Ideas and found so many good ones that I had to share with you. I know I won’t have time to make them all, but […]
Back-to-School Teacher Gifts
Call it a bribe or whatever you want, but I think it’s nice to give teachers a gift at the beginning of the school year. Why not start off on a positive note with the person who will be with my child so much during the school year? I’ve noticed teachers pens can go missing […]