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House Mix

Ideas on decor, organizing and family on a budget

Tag: preschool

— Decor, Kids —

A playroom with less toys and more activities

August 28, 2018
Play room for big and little kids with huge chalkboard and book wall and foosball table and movie projector

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

— Kids —

Behavior chart, consequence jar and bored jar

May 15, 2018
Discipline charts and jar printables and fruit of the spirit FREE

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

— Faith, Kids, Mom diary —

Have your kids changed your character?

October 3, 2017
How my kids have changed my character

I often describe the troubling times I have with my children on this blog (like here, here and here), but today I had some clarity. As I sit here in a rare moment of being completely alone on a rainy morning, I’m thinking of the ways the kids have enriched my life and character. Yes,… Read More Have your kids changed your character?

— Kids —

14 favorite mom hacks

September 28, 2017
Make a towel hook with a shower hook

How to get kids to take turns. How to get kids to stop complaining. And how about getting a kid to decide on a Halloween costume! I’m covering all of these today in my list of favorite mom hacks. And just to make sure this post is not misleading you into thinking that I have… Read More 14 favorite mom hacks

— Kids, Travel —

Binder of activities for kids on the plane

July 18, 2017
Girls travel activity binder with lots of fun games and things to do

Do you have a kid who has a hard time sitting still or doesn’t like movies? Me too. I’ve got you covered for your plane ride. Here are all the specific activities and snacks I pack in our carry ons for my three wiggle worms, plus some tips so you don’t have to buy new… Read More Binder of activities for kids on the plane

— Easter, Faith, Kids —

Kids Easter activities: Resurrection eggs

April 11, 2017

Have  you ever heard of resurrection eggs? They’re a fun, interactive way to tell the Easter story to kids. We did this activity last Sunday with the kids and they were much more receptive and involved than I anticipated! We really enjoyed it. They want to do it again this Sunday. The basic idea is that… Read More Kids Easter activities: Resurrection eggs

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