Last year I chose "create" as my word of the year. This was perfect for my return to crafting and my focus on creating memories with my children. 2014 was my first year as a stay at home mom and it took the full year to create the home life I want us to live. All in all it was a happy year, far better than the previous year. This year, I chose "balance" as my one … [Read more...]
New Year New Goals
Happy New Year! I am not making a resolution this year. I outlined some changes I wanted to make in myself and my habits a few months ago and am focused on maintaining consistency in my goals. However, my personal goals are dealing with healthy living, organization, and homemaking which is in line with popular New Year's resolution. This week for Family Fun Friday I am … [Read more...]
Made with Love this Christmas and the Family Fun Friday Linkup
I love making memories with my family. Each ornament we make will be a memory captured for us to look back on in the years to come. We have fun as a family and create as a family. My kids inspire almost all of my crafts. Recently, we shared our Minecraft ornament and our scented Christmas tree. This week's Family Fun Friday Features are all DIY Christmas Crafts and … [Read more...]
The Holiday Blues: Family Fun Friday features and linky!
Ahh the darkside of the holiday season. Sometimes I try so hard to make Christmas "the best ever" for everyone I love that it becomes stressful and overwhelming for me. Before the official (even though the retail industry is doing their hardest to start early) start of the Christmas season, I decided to remind myself that the holiday season should be fun for everyone, mothers … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Traditions and Pie: Family Fun Friday Link up Features
There is a reason that I have been hitting the gym so much lately. I LOVE to eat and I LOVE Thanksgiving. There is nothing as comforting as being well fed and with your family. We made a Thankful Box for Thanksgiving but I also really love this Thankful Bunting Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to focus on these 10 Tips for Raising Grateful Children This Thankful … [Read more...]