Holiday Gift Guides for EVERYONE!

The holidays are a busy time of year, so I’ve carefully curated 4 different gift guides for everyone in the family! Whether you’re already ahead of the game and have most of your shopping complete or you are in the “last minute shopper” camp, these are some of our tried-and-true favorites that you won’t want to pass up! I hope these ideas will make your shopping a little easier this year! Helping you find the perfect present for everyone in {Read More}

Holiday Gift Ideas

The holidays are upon us, and if you’re like me…a very busy mom with a to-do list that is endless, I know how overwhelming it can be to find gifts for all the special people in your life. You want to be thoughtful. You want to include everyone. BUT, it can become expensive and takes a lot of time. From your child’s teacher (add bus driver, principal, aide, etc.), to a coworker/boss, to neighbors, to nannies/babysitters, to family/friends…it starts to {Read More}

10 Fun, Family Games for All Ages!

It’s Cyber Monday and the deals are a plenty! Christmas is around the corner and today I’m sharing 10 fun games that everyone in the family can play! Most of these are recommended for kids age 6 and older. Adults can/should play all of these, too. Everyone in our family gets in on the action and we LOVE each of the ones highlighted below! Some are for the more competitive in nature, while others will require you to strategize well. {Read More}

Favorite Seasonal/Holiday Books

Being a former elementary school teacher, and a mom to 3, reading books aloud to my kids is one of my MOST FAVORITE activities I get to do with them! Hearing them laugh and watching them smile as I read is simply the best. Books create wonder, cultivate discussions, and create memories that I always cherish. Books are a simple & wonderful way to connect with your children! As a new season is here, I’m sharing with you 20 of {Read More}

Elf on the Shelf Ideas!

It’s almost that time of year! You guessed it….it’s Elf on the Shelf season! Whether you like to keep it simple or go the extra mile, here are some ideas I’m sharing to help you through the month of December. I know I may go a touch overboard with it all , but my kids LOVE it, and they are only little once. To me, it adds to the magic of the holiday season. Our elf, PJ Pokey (was named {Read More}

Witch’s Brew Treats & Care Package

Move aside infamous BOO basket and welcome the BREW basket! We are all about the Witch’s Brew in our house, from coffee to tea to beer! Here are a few simple ideas to help spread some Halloween happiness to someone you know! This year, we dropped some goodies off on doorsteps and sent care packages in the mail! This time of year is busy enough with figuring out costumes, carving pumpkins, and all the fun festivities that comes with Fall. {Read More}