family

  • Please Slow Down

    Please Slow Down

    Time seems to pass me by faster than I wish it would. I feel like all I do is blink and a month has rushed by. My youngest just turned 9 months recently and it got me thinking. It’s been pretty hectic in our household lately due to trying to find a home. Apartment life

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  • A Blessing to All

    A Blessing to All

    Today is full of football, turkey, family, and afternoon naps. But We should stop today and be reminded of all of the things we are truly lucky to have. As you rush to family or friend’s homes to feast on a delicious dinner, remember to be grateful for the loved ones in your lives. I

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  • First Year of Elf on the Shelf

    It begins this year! I’ve got my idea list ready and I started reading “Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Tradition” each day to my toddler. I’m trying to get him prepared for the Elf on the Shelf to arrive on December 1st. He enjoys the book and I believe he’s starting to understand the game.

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  • Grandma’s Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

    With the holidays on the way, I love to make recipes that remind me of warm times with family. These cookies are so delicious that they don’t last long! The most fantastic part is not only the taste but that you only need 4 simple ingredients. They are great cookies to get your kids to

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  • The Mind of a Child

    The Mind of a Child

    Oh, to be a kid again! No responsibility, and you can let your imagination run wild. My toddler never ceases to amaze me with his creativity. In a matter of a couple hours, he can go from being a train conductor, musician, artist, zoo keeper, and cowboy. The fun part about being a parent is

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  • Making Keepsakes: Homemade Clay

    My toddler and I love to do arts and craft projects together. He’s growing up so fast, so I try to soak up every moment I can with him. Especially now, with the new baby here, both of them seem like they grow up over night. So, we decided to do a keepsake project so

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  • Keeping Your Toddler Busy this Fall Season

    Fall is here! Cool weather, leaves changing, crisp air, the baking itch begins, and holidays! In the summer, you kept your toddler busy with tons of outdoor activities but now that the weather is changing its hard to sometimes keep your toddler busy indoors. Here are a few ideas to occupy your little one, expand

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  • The Unforgettable Six Pack

    The Unforgettable Six Pack

    My husband and I met in the beginning of 2006. I married my best friend in 2009. We were happy, love birds.  It was just the two of us. We moved across the country to Washington State that year. And in 2010, we found our new member of the family, Jerry. A scruffy but distinguished

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  • Fun, Thrifty Summer Activities for Your Toddler

    The sun is shining and the weather feels great! If your little one is anything like mine, he constantly wants to be outside. He loves to run around in the yard, but that gets old after a while. So here’s a few fun and inexpensive activities to do with your toddler this summer: 1.) Sidewalk

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  • New life, New Beginnings

    On March 25th, my husband and I were proud to announce the birth of our sweet baby boy. All the months before imagining what he would look like and how he would be was being answered right then. I never have felt so much joy until I held him in my arms for the first

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