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Happy Monday! Wow, can you believe it's almost August already? Only a few more weeks of summer left and then the kids will be back in school :( I have a lot of extra meat in my freezer this week, so I'm planning my dinner menu around that. My kids requested Hubby Lovin' Chicken AGAIN, but I don't mind because not only is it very tasty, but it's super easy to make. As usual, my menu plan Continue Reading
Happy Monday! Hope you had a great weekend and are looking forward to another week of summer fun...and a week of ready-to-go meal plans :) We spent last week at Vacation Bible School...my son attending as a student, and my daughter volunteering. It was my daughter's second time working as a volunteer, and she loved it. She got to follow the preschoolers around all week, and was a favorite Continue Reading
Not sure what to do with that old toy box that your kids have outgrown? Instead of sending it to the landfill, why not turn it into a useful piece of furniture? With a little bit of paint and a few accessories, you can have an adorable farmhouse-style bench for your entryway that doubles as a great shoe organizer. We finally decided this past fall that our kids had finally outgrown their Continue Reading
Lately, I've been having a lot of trouble getting my kids to eat a healthy breakfast. They are tired of our usual breakfast staples, and it's too hot to want a steaming bowl of oatmeal during these summer months. So I came up with an easy breakfast idea that is a little out of the box and super fun for my kids to eat: Yogurt Cereal Bark. This recipe is so simple to make that you really Continue Reading
Happy Monday everyone! I took last week off from posting my menu, since it was a holiday...hopefully you all had a wonderful 4th of July :) We had planned to grill some steaks, but the weather didn't cooperate...it rained quite a bit in the afternoon...so I cooked them on the stove instead and then we watched fireworks on TV. We've really been enjoying our grill over the past couple of Continue Reading
As a kid, there is nothing more fun than digging into some squishy play dough and shaping it into animals or pretending to bake cookies and pies just like mom. But what really takes the fun up to another level is by adding in some fun props...or in this case, some Dinosaurs! This homemade dinosaur-themed play dough is not only an economical way to keep your kiddos entertained all Continue Reading
Although the idea of a daily schedule can seem a little restricted and stuffy to some people, having a daily or weekly agenda as a stay-at-home mom can really help you stay more organized and allow you to get everything crossed off your to-do list. But planning a stay-at-home mom schedule doesn't have to be difficult! See how easy it is to plan out your days and weeks with just 5 simple Continue Reading
Happy Monday! Hope you had a wonderful weekend celebrating Father's Day :) The kids only have two more days of school left, and then we'll be in full-time summer mode. I'm really looking forward to a less hectic schedule and doing some fun things together as a family. I'm also trying to make meal plans that are a bit easier on me...things that are quick to prepare and clean up, so that Continue Reading
In terms of bathroom cleaning yuck factor, the bathtub ranks pretty low on the list. And while it might not be the worst job to do, it can be a little difficult, especially if you have stains from the minerals in your water or a ring of soap scum in your tub. Use all these cleaning hacks to learn how to clean a bathtub so that you can really enjoy your next bubble bath. Things you need in Continue Reading
Happy Monday! Wow, can you believe it's June already? It will be summertime before we know it! We have one more week of absolute craziness until school is out and all the kids' activities are done for the season. This past weekend was packed full...a 5K, two football games, and working on putting out the mulch that was delivered (in a big pile in the middle of the driveway...we had to Continue Reading
