My mom says you can do anything with four blank walls, and this room is proof she is absolutely right! Clara’s room is fairly small with no architectural detail or high ceilings, but with a vibrant framed mural it’s stunning! I asked her if she’d switch me rooms and she said no. I’ll show you… Read More Framed green garden mural in girl’s room
I have a special treat for you today! I’m sharing my Lord’s Prayer poster for kids in three different translations and three different color palettes! And they’re a larger 16 x 20″ size too. … Read More Large Lord’s Prayer posters for kids
At the ripe old age of seven, Luca still likes toys, but less. It seems like seven begins the age where their tastes become more specific. They’re getting older and are becoming individuals! It makes sense. But there are still a few toys or things I see that seven year old boys just love. Here… Read More Gift ideas for a 7-year-old boy
My daughter, Clara, is three and a half. I thought it would be a good time before Christmas to round up her favorite toys! Everything except the tricycle is under $30 and all available on Amazon (for those of you procrastinating shoppers like me!). Play grocery cart Our house sees quite a few toddlers and… Read More Gift ideas for a 3-year-old girl
Last year we started a really fun tradition of making a thankful chain during the month of November. Most nights after dinner, each family member wrote what they were particularly thankful for that day on a piece of paper and we stapled them together in a chain. This is a tangible way to focus on… Read More Thanksgiving craft: Family thankful chain
You know that place between sleep and awake, that place where you still remember dreaming? That’s where I’ll always love you. That’s where I’ll be waiting. The boys had the idea to do a Peter Pan theme this year. And it was a good one! We had so much fun with it. I made them… Read More Off to Never-Neverland!
This is a packed post with how to paint a chalkboard wall, free door sign and how to plan for a room kids can grow into. I’ll show you how we’re focusing on activities instead of more toys with things like foosball, book wall and movie projector. Our playroom sees a lot of kids and… Read More A playroom with less toys and more activities
Looking for a last minute sentimental gift? These easy and silly bookmarks will be sure to get you off the hook for procrastinating. You and I are in the same club. Last year, about a day before Father’s Day, I made these with the kids. My last minute creativity saved face but there was no… Read More Fun float away kids bookmark
I shared this printable on Instagram and asked if anyone was interested and the answer was yes! So today I’m sharing this three-month summer calendar with bucket list at the bottom. The idea is that I can plan out our summer as much as possible instead of just winging it. In past summers I just… Read More Summer calendar printable with bucketlist
I have so many free printables for you today! I’m gearing up for summertime at home with three kids very close in age. I’m being proactive about the inevitable bickering, lots of time together and the dreaded “I’m bored.” I want to talk about a few things that are changing the way we are disciplining,… Read More Behavior chart, consequence jar and bored jar
I value productivity, but I need balance too. Left to my own devices, I would never sit down, forget to eat and run full force at a project until I see its completion, but that is not how motherhood works! The days that I commit to projects and writing, I feel the tug of quality… Read More How I organize my day with kids and work
This weekend Clara turned three! We celebrated with a small family party at her demand … I mean request. She had the absolute time of her life and is now fully stocked with a lifetime supply of wands, bright plastic jewelry and tutus. I’ll share my tiny budget with you and how I didn’t buy… Read More How to save money on birthday parties