If you follow my blog on a daily basis, you know that I’m a busy mom of two. Not just busy as in we do a lot of stuff, but around here we play a lot of soccer. Soccer is almost a nightly thing between practices and games and by the time we get to dinner, I’m pretty much wiped. So, I started thinking about ways I could make weeknight dinners easier. My solution? I love … [Read more...]
Fun October Crafts
The crafts that I am featuring this week for Family Fun Friday are adorable, easy, and inventive! I chose an apple craft, candy corn votive, and a nature craft, along with some spider-y treats! I have a soft spot homemade window clings so of course that made my list of faves. Yarn Apple Craft from Hands on as We Grow is an easy and … [Read more...]
Easy Disney Inspired Halloween Treats and Crafts
My favorite Disney World parade is during the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. The atmosphere, costumes, and spooky parade make the whole evening fun for the entire family.Plus, I love the Halloween treats that they sell at the parks. Halloween is a fun time of year. Pumpkins decorate stoops and inflatables line the neighborhood. Maybe you are looking for … [Read more...]
My morning meditations in a mug
Everything is still--the whir and bubble pops coming from the Keurig a counterpoint to the morning bird calls. I sit at the kitchen table as the sun peeks over the horizon--scrolling through my newsfeeds as I wait for that first cup of coffee. This is my time. This is how I ease into a new frenetic day. After the kids wake up, the clock becomes the master. The … [Read more...]
Unusual ways my family has fun together
To me Family Fun Friday is a fun way to curate a round up of creative content from around the web. To my kids, the Scrugglets, Family Fun Friday is unwritten law. On Fridays, we have fun. As I was looking at my favorites from last week's link up, I was surprised at the variety of topics I chose. Normally, I pick seasonal themes with a heavy focus on crafting. I haven't had … [Read more...]