This year, my son decided he wanted a paintball party for his birthday. We’d never thrown a paintball party before, and he’d never actually gone paintballing, but we found a local place to host it (I’ll share that info below in case you’re in the Dallas area!) and invited a handful of friends. I made …
When I was a kid, I know that I loved writing out my Christmas list. Recently, I found an old list that my sister and I made, and I could not stop laughing at the ridiculous and oh-so-specific things that I asked for. My five-year-old daughter is already on that train, enjoying filling up pages …
My children are currently in the midst of Harry Potter mania. My 4-year-old daughter has insisted upon a Harry Potter birthday party in a few weeks, and she is dressing up like Hermoine for Halloween. And we now have a cat named Minerva McGonagall! It has been really fun to enjoy the stories together as …
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Radio Flyer. The opinions and text are all mine. Raise your hand if you’re ready for fall! Or maybe you’re one of the lucky ones and you get a “real” fall that actually starts in September. We don’t have that in Texas. But …
I’m definitely a Ravenclaw. And the rest of my family? Jack is a Slytherin, and Charles and Claire are Gryffindor. Can you tell we’re Harry Potter fans? In the spirit of Harry Potter and the Hogwarts houses, I’ve made these printable Harry Potter bookmarks that I hope you will love and share with your favorite Harry …
One of my goals is to visit all 50 states. One thing I’ve learned about traveling in our country is that each state can be so different from the next. Sometimes you cross a border into a new state and can just feel the energy and vibe change, and I love that about our country! …
Kids can budget, too! It’s never too early to start teaching them about money. This printable DIY cash envelope system for kids is a great place to start. It’s cute, functional, and easy to use – which is exactly when you need when you’re getting kids learning about money. Printable DIY Cash Envelope System for …
As my kids have gotten older we’ve really been honest with them about money – about how much we have, how much things cost, etc. We want them to understand the value of money and take it seriously. They’re at an age now where they can start handling their own finances and budget, with some …
Lately I’ve been going through a big shift. You could call it a pivot, or a redirection, or even a return to my true self that’s been a little bit hidden away. Call it what you will, but it’s been awesome. And you’ll probably start to see more of it evidenced here, on this blog …
Thank you to the Chinet® brand for sponsoring this post. Click on the photo above to purchase Chinet® Classic White™ products! Oh, the kids’ table at Thanksgiving. Home of some of my very favorite Thanksgiving memories! I remember one year when it got silent in the dining room, as the grown-ups paused to listen to …