Each year at Christmas I love to get the kids a new board game. Who am I kidding? I like buying new games no matter what time of year it is, Christmas was just the closest excuse I had to introduce a new game to the family! We gave our kids the game Prime Climb. Okay, yes, it's a math game, ...
Election Day Blues + I’m Okay
Election day 2018 I posted a joke on my personal Facebook page, and it received some criticism (and praise). Now I know I'm not everyone's cup of tea (or coffee), but the negative responses I received made me mad, and sad, and feel completely misunderstood. It was late, we were in the middle of ...
Move More + Write More
I put in my first official workout of the year yesterday! It was a short workout on the WiiFit board as my four children cheered me on. Ha! I bet you didn't even know that some people still use a Wii, did you? Look, I'm not saying losing weight is a goal, but when each of our babies turns ...
Is Drinking More Water on your New Year’s Resolution List? Why you should get a Berkey, and Which one you should get.
Is drinking more water on your New Year’s Resolution list? Then I cannot recommend enough the importance of drinking GOOD, CLEAN, HEALTHY WATER. Did you know not all water is created equal? It’s not; more on that in a bit. After trial and error, and a load of research, I wholeheartedly suggest ...
Sweet Sundays
I forgot to hit publish on this one over a month ago! ~ I'm savoring sweet sweet Sundays with my girls. ❤ Since the sewing machine was still out from last week when my 11yr old son begged to stitch up his favorite sweatpants -bless his frugal heart-, we bought some fabric and started on ...
Vault: Christmas Week Blessings
From the Vault- 1 Year Ago Today: We didn't get much baking done before Christmas, but now that the rush is over us girls are listening to Christmas music, dancing in the kitchen, & putting a casserole dish full of apple crisp in the oven. Mmm-mmm-mmmmm! Next up, flourless peanut butter ...
Company Coming?
Me: "Honey, I have a homeschool momma friend coming over next week, so I'd like help straightening up the house this weekend. I want to make a good impression" Mr. Awesome: "No problem." Then he takes apart the toilet to install a new water saving flush valve & flapper with a bowl ...
My Top 5 Favorite Oils + Diffusing on the Road
If you're looking for a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to diffuse oils on the go, this simple tutorial is for you! I love diffusing a warm comforting smell like Germ Fighter while we are on the road for the holidays. Not only does the car smell amazing, but this powerful little essential oil ...
The Courage to Start
Here's how I started my Monday, kicking back in a new to me pushback recliner (Thank you Facebook Marketplace) with a new book to read from the sweetest friend, Mary. The title is "IMPERFECT COURAGE", and the cover says "Live a life of purpose by leaving comfort and going scared". Dang, how did ...
Walk With the Wise
Earlier this week I returned to my hometown and took this little snapshot of the neighborhood I grew up in. Walking this sidewalk, especially during autumn, just feels like "home". I was lucky to grow up in a neighborhood with "good kids" and a neighbor mom with a heart of gold, but who also wasn't ...
Quick DIY Halloween Water Bottle Labels
I love a well-coordinated party. I find it easy to pick a theme and decorate around it. Tonight is Halloween and while we don't make a big fuss over it, we do try to celebrate a bit. The kids are making costumes with whatever they can find, which is awesome because what they use can be reused, ...
Coffee < Jesus
As I was pouring my iced coffee this morning and sifting through a thick stack of bills that needed to be paid, the 5 year old boss of the house walked up, threw her hands on her hips, and yelled at me "Hey! How come YOU get a big glass?!" ~I had given her a couple ounces in a small glass, with ice ...
Nurturing + Making Memories
Sweet mornings spent educating and nurturing my tribe are my kind of mornings. Dirty sweat pants + no makeup, but I have no regrets about being in pictures with my kiddos. I'm not completely ridiculous, I know this shot of me is extremely unflattering, but I'm choosing to see the beauty. I hope ...
Friday Favorites + A Giveaway
One week this summer we missed our traditional Friday night library date in a neighboring town, so we stopped in to return our books on a Saturday instead. I’m so glad we did! Unbeknownst to us, it was their town celebration day and there were a bundle of family-friendly activities going ...
Enchanted Acres in Sheffield, Iowa is Fun For ALL Ages
Hey Sweet Friends, Happy *almost* fall! One.more.day. I have been in fall mode for the last couple weeks of August, and all of September, even though fall doesn’t officially begin until September 22nd. How about you, are you itching to get out some buffalo check, sip on a pumpkin ...
Baby/Toddler Wearing with the Diono Carus Carrier-Full Review
Let me preface this with I have 4 children, ages 16 months to almost 16 years! I’ve tried a lot of different baby and toddler wearing methods, some I’ve loved, some I’d never do again, (like the carrier my two week old child fell out of 11 years ago, thankfully just onto my fluffy bed, but can you ...
Happy 12 Year Wedding Anniversary, Mr. Awesome!
Today Mr. Awesome and I are celebrating 12 years of marriage, and we want to celebrate with YOU! Woot Woot! We were married before smartphones were everywhere and when digital photography still meant a long process of transferring files to a computer. Our family photographer actually lost the film ...
Slightly Better Cleaning
We have a 15-month old that is always on the go (read: full of adventure and absolutely no fear), so for his safety, and my sanity, our Graco Pack & Play has gone everywhere with us this summer. Ball practices and a dozen games all across North Iowa, parks, the backyard, the garage while we ...
A Slightly Better Monthly Meal Planner {Free Printable}
This sweet monthly menu planner post has been a labor of LOVE. I adore calendars, planning, prepping, and the benefits of being prepared. When I stress over our monthly menu plan all in one evening (or two), I can then sit back and just enjoy the rest of the month. I first look at our calendar ...
We Added String Lights in the Garage!
If you've been following me over on Instagram you know that I've been slowly trying to make our garage into more of a cozy outdoor living space. We have a three stall garage, so one small stall can house most of the "stuff", like bikes, baseball gear, the mower, gardening supplies, etc. That means ...
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