Isn't it funny how sticking to one goal (in my case it is fitness) inspires you to work on other goals? I have been doing a much better job with balancing my homemaking, work outs, and blogging so far this year. It may be the tricks I use to motivate myself to clean! Since it is still on my mind, my features today are once again some stellar homemaking … [Read more...]
Easy Popsicle Recipe: Peppermint Fudge Popsicles
I noticed we had a few candy canes left over from Christmas and decided to share a new easy popsicle recipe! One of my favorite things to drink this time of year is a piping hot peppermint mocha. They are perfect when you are out running errands in the cold. But, I don't really like them when I am in a toasty warm room. The cold outside doesn't stop me from enjoying a nice … [Read more...]
Cake
Me: Are you sure you don't want a "Frozen" cake? It is a "Frozen" party after all. Pea: No, I want this one. Me: I don't want you to change your mind about the cake at the last minute. Are you sure this is the one you want? Pea: I've been looking at this cake forever...since right after I turned five. I want this one. Well alright then. Happy … [Read more...]
Making room for what matters: Family Fun Time & a Giveaway!
Clearing the clutter has come with the unexpected benefit of freeing up more time in my life. There is less time spent cleaning and more time for more important things. This week I chose features that will help me continue to focus on homemaking and keeping a tidy home. Plentiful living with a minimalist approach to life 5 Inspiring Posts towards Minimalism 3 … [Read more...]
First Grade English Worksheets: Wizard of Oz themed
My seven year old loves to do math assignments. His math homework us always done quickly and accurately. However, his spelling and English homework always take us much longer. He completes it accurately and correctly but slowly...because he spends so much time complaining about how much he dislikes it. I get it. In this day and age we spend more time pounding out words on … [Read more...]