My little guys are really getting into "Star Wars." It all started with "Angry Birds Star Wars," oddly enough, but now they're crazy about it. So much so, that the Captain is going to be Darth Vader and D will be Luke Skywalker for Halloween. Hubby loves the movies and while the boys haven't seen …
For quite some time, I tried to keep candy away from my oldest. Ha! With candy at every holiday, church gathering, school event, and even the bank and other stores, it was impossible. I did think to teach him about moderation and teeth brushing, but it is a constant struggle, for sure. The effects that Halloween candy can …
This shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. Teach your kids about fire safety. Our boys have always loved to play dress-up. If there is one real profession that they love pretending to be the most, it is a firefighter. I think it has to do with getting to spray a really huge hose …
This DIY lunchbox note holder post and shop have been compensated Packing cute lunches with foods that I feel good about the boys eating is really difficult sometimes. We are not early morning people, so I like to have foods already available and lunches ready to assemble when I wake up. I love packing lunches that the …
Beverage Bands DIY has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. If one thing is for certain, our family stays well hydrated. We all love our drinks, but admittedly, they're not always healthy. I have made a concious efffort to start drinking more water and when I want a sweet drink, to make it a …
I remember when the Captain was a baby, it was strongly advised to not let babies see any screens until the age of 2. We have always practiced moderation with screen time, but I have found that age appropriate, educational shows and games can be very beneficial to little ones. On top of that, these …
It always amazes me how different each of the boys are. They really do have different personalities, likes, dislikes, and of course, funny sayings. Lately, D (4.5 years) has been obsessed with the game - Chutes and Ladders. He has played it with different people, but God bless Grammy for playing with him over and …
I participated in a Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for OshKosh B’gosh. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. #backtobgosh #BgoshJeanius Last year, I homeschooled the boys. It's what was right for our family at the time and given the opportunity, I'd do it all over again. I'm so …
I'm always looking for a great summer activity for preschoolers to keep the kids happy and engaged. Kids love to get wet, especially in the 100+ degree summer heat. When we lived with my parents for a few months in 2011, my mom suggested that the Captain paint with water. He was 2 then and …
This starting preschool post has been brought to you by Bright Start Kids. All opinions are 100% my own. This post contains affiliate links. This year, D is 4 ½ and really wants to go to pre-k like his older brother did two years ago. He is going through a very clingy phase, however, and …
Accidents happen with all children and most times, there is nothing anyone could have done to prevent the accident from happening. Covering your child in bubble wrap, knee and elbow pads, a helmet, and steel toed boots might help, but of course that's ridiculous! Being the mom of three boys, accidents are an every day …
This dental injuries post was brought to you by Jefferson Dental Clinics. All opinions are mine. We are taking a break from team sports this summer, but our kids are playing some sort of sport every day! This helpful infographic from Jefferson Dental Clinics is very eye opening as to what dangers lie ahead for many …
Summer means road trips for a lot of families in America. The roads are busy with families traveling to different destinations, family reunions, theme parks, and more. Summer for us looks a little different, because this is Hubby's biggest time of the year. He is a youth minister and spends a good amount of …
I frequently joke that I haven't gotten a full night's sleep for about 7 years now. I used to be able to sleep through the night, but then around the second trimester with the Captain, I had to wake up multiple times a night. I either had to use the restroom, or my hips or …
Better Easter Candy and Free Easter Word Search Printable Everyone knows that my first choice for candy for the boys is YumEarth. We've used it for all of the major holidays, in the homeschool treasure box, and even in last year's Easter eggs. The boys all have a sweet tooth and while moderation is important, …
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Carter’s. I received a complimentary gift card to facilitate my review as thanks for my participation. All opinions in this spring fashion for boys post are my own. #SpringIntoCarters #IC Winter was long and cold, and we had record snowfalls in Texas! While it was …
Kid Friendly Valentine's Day Activities Valentine’s Day is a special day of the year whether you are young or old. It’s a day to celebrate love and friendship. Jennifer Carver, of Spaceships and Laser Beams, is here to share some kid-friendly ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Relationships are important to children, just as they are to adults. …
This packing checklist for kids shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. Our boys are six and four and LOVE the idea of going to stay the night at their grandparents' houses. They love their grandparents, but they still get a bit anxious when being away from home without us. They do have each …
The Captain is so excited for the Super Bowl this year! He really got into football (much to my dismay!) since the last Super Bowl and has really learned about the game. He decided to go against his Texas roots and he picked the Seattle Seahawks as "his" team. Possibly because he's a bandwagon fan, …
We are going through a major slump in the homeschool area these days. November and December are jam packed with the three boys' birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, travel, and more. It is hard for me to stay focused on what I am supposed to be doing, but it is even harder for the Captain. Understandably, he …
Christmas will soon be here but until then, there is a lot of time to fill! Kids who are out for the holidays plus parents who have a lot to do to get ready for the big day means that we have to pull a few tricks out of our hats. Here is a fabulous DIY …
>If you are looking for the cranberry soda recipe, click here< brought to you by Hallmark - contains affiliate links - all opinions are mine I love the Christmas season as much as the next person, but I also find myself really struggling for creativity during this time of the year. I want to …
contains affiliate links If there is one thing that never gets old, it's reading books. We love to sit down with a good book and read it together. The Captain is a good reader and he loves to read, too. I never knew how refreshing it would be to open and explore a wordless picture book, …
This post was brought to you by Invisalign. All opinions are mine. For some reason, I was blessed with straight teeth. (The Captain likes to point out my one slightly crooked tooth, but thankfully that's the extent of it.) Hubby, on the other hand, had braces for a year and a half as a teenager, …
This smartwatch for kids post was brought to you by VTech. All opinions are mine. The VTech product, gift card, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by VTech. The Captain has wanted a watch for the longest time. We put it on his birthday list, but he constantly talked about what kind of …
This shop has been compensated Back to school is an exciting time of year for everyone. New clothes, shoes, school supplies, classrooms, teachers....it's just all so fun! I always loved the excitement of back to school when I was a kid and as a kindergarten teacher. It was a very special time. We have decided to homeschool …
This Disney Junior games shop has been compensated The reality has set in. The Captain is 5 ½ and getting ready for kindergarten and D is 3 ½ and getting ready for preschool. It's still up in the air where he will go to preschool, but he is ready for more formal learning. Well, as …
Around the middle of May, I began to get concerned about the boys' behavior. I was looking at a summer with all three kids after the Captain ended his year in half day pre-k. He is 5 ½ and definitely acting like a 5 year old boy who has been surrounded by other 5 year …
This smart thermometer post was brought to you by Kinsa. All opinions are mine. I have struggled with finding the perfect thermometer since we first had the Captain. We have tried every kind of thermometer there is and have been disappointed with every single one besides the cheap one they gave to us in the …
Our boys are huge drinkers. While they love water, they - of course - love juice and beverages with sugar. The Captain is very picky with his juice and many times I have introduced a drink to him and he just turns his nose up and refuses to drink it. I was afraid that would …
This eco friendly drinkware for kids post was brought to you by Silikids. All opinions are mine. We celebrated the first day of Summer with a trip to the park and splash pad. The boys had really been looking forward to a family picnic, so we thought it was the perfect time. I packed some …
This post about learning toys was brought to you by The Learning Journey International. All opinions are mine. contains affiliate links Summer is here and school is out. Hooray! Well, it was "hooray" for a day or two and then what? Boredom. The Captain is busy, busy, busy and loves to learn, but if I don't make …
DIY Splash Pad for Summer Fun, Year After Year! When the weather begins to become even slightly warm each year, the boys start talking about summer and asking to play in the water. Thank goodness we live in Texas, because the Captain and D LOVE playing in the water in the backyard! A couple of years …
D is our three year old and he has always loved to eat. He is our child who loves peas, carrots, and broccoli, but turns his nose up at meat and beans. He usually likes chicken, but other than that, it is hard to get him to eat protein. He will eat fruit and vegetables all …
This Earth Day post was brought to you by Oriental Trading. All opinions are mine. This post contains affiliate links. Earth Day is April 22nd and we are prepared to learn! Oriental Trading provided us with complimentary educational materials to facilitate plenty of lessons about the Earth, how to take care of it, and the fabulous …
Nights are crazy around here, thanks to sleep disturbances, phases, and newborn babies. I made this meme for Daddy to help add humor to our exhaustion. How are you sleeping these nights??
The PlasmaBike is the Perfect Gift for Toddlers! This PlasmaBike post was brought to you by PlaSmart. All opinions are mine. Contains affiliate links. The colder Fall days are here and it's torture for two rambunctious boys (and their parents!) on some days. Luckily, we live in Texas, so the days are few and far …
My brilliant and creative cousin, who is a nanny for two precious girls, shared this awesome Thanksgiving craft on Facebook, and I had to share it with you (with her permission, of course!) I have been looking for something to do with the boys, that incorporates the beauty of fall and being thankful to God …
I received free LeapFrog products in order to host the LeapFrog LeapReader sponsored Mommy Party. The opinions expressed here are my own. We recently had the fun opportunity to introduce some of our friends to the new LeapReader from LeapFrog. We have loved LeapFrog products for quite some time, and I loved them when I …
Confession time. When I was a kindergarten teacher, before having my own children, I often wondered why it was so hard on some parents to drop their kids off at school. Some parents happily dropped their child off in the car line and went on their way. Some kids were anxious about school, so their …