Easter Gift Ideas for Families to Enjoy Together If you have been to any retail store in the past month, you have surely seen the plethora of Easter themed gifts for kids. Chocolates, candy, stuffed bunny rabbits, shirts, Easter baskets, and more. All of this is fun, for sure, but I like to include the …
One thing about all mothers is true: we are busy! I have found that it does not matter what a mom does, if we have a child, our workload increases dramatically. Some days are especially busy for me. We are homeschooling the Captain this year for kindergarten, which some days takes more time than …
Easy Dot Art Shamrock Craft for Kids Crafts are something that we all can agree on in this house. The boys are excellent about coming up with their own crafts, but sometimes they need a little guidance to get started. They love these Do A Dot Art! markers that Grammy gave to them and so …
We are all cookie lovers in this house. Sometimes, I'll admit, I just make cookies to eat the yummy dough (shhh!) but this recipe is great because you can use store bought chocolate oatmeal cookie dough to make delicious, hearty, nutritious oatmeal cookie bars. The add-ins deliver flavor and something sweet and special in your …
This Pack ‘n Play® post has been brought to you by Graco®. All opinions are mine. The one product that I have used from the Captain's second day of birth is the Graco® Pack ‘n Play®. We set it up in our room before he was born and it was awesome for middle of the night changes, …
All three of the boys were born during cold and flu season. I always hated bundling them up and hauling them to a waiting room full of people with various illnesses. Thankfully, they never caught anything from the doctor's office (that happens later when they touch everything,) but it still would have been nice to have …
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 other, thank goodness, because I do not think they would actually stay at Grandma's house …
I have been cooking new things lately that are both healthier and different, to add variety to our meals and keep things exciting. Since we homeschool and Daddy comes home for lunch, I am cooking a lot. It's great but very challenging, at times, to fix different things for the family that we will all enjoy. …
This computer cleanup post was brought to you by iolo Technologies. All opinions are mine. You probably weren't aware, but Clean Out Your Computer Day is February 9th. Mark it on your calendar and set aside some time for computer cleanup! Clean out junk on your computer and enhance the performance and speed of your …
We are gearing up for the youth group Super Bowl party at our house on Sunday. The boys want to decorate and have made a few posters for the big event already, but we needed some more football decor. The Captain created this adorable textured paint football craft for kids and it turned out great! …
Happy Valentine's Day, Curious George! Banana Valentine Craft for Kids One of the boys' favorite book characters is Curious George. How can you resist this lovable, mischievous little monkey? One book we like to read this time of year is Happy Valentine's Day, Curious George! I love crafts that the boys can create on their …
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, …
The boys love listening to a good book. I love seeing their excitement for a character like Corduroy or Clifford come alive. To extend their excitement and understanding, I search for a fun craft or activity based on the book we have read. This makes it fun for the whole family and provides a genuine …
After reading these hilariously funny posts about selfies and how they have gone too far on Buzzfeed this morning, I decided...it is time. When I was looking through pictures of my labor with Captain Fussybuckets 6 years ago, I found this little gem. I had gone in on Halloween with contractions, being a first time mom, I …
This post was brought to you by Twinings of London tea. All opinions are mine. Tea is a much loved part of the day for many adults. A hot cup of tea can provide comfort, peace, and warmth on a cold winter morning. A tall glass of iced tea is perfect for a hot summer …
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 …
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. #CanonatBestBuy #HintingSeason Christmas is only a 15 days away! I can hardly believe that it's already almost here. If you're still looking for the perfect gift for your spouse or family, …
This mini layered chocolates shop has been compensated. All opinions are mine alone. Every Christmas, I like to give homemade gifts to neighbors, teachers, and friends. I do not like to give the traditional gifts like fruit cake and dipped pretzels, although they are delicious. I just don't want to risk giving something that they …
Whenever the boys need a quick snack, my go to is always fruit. They love it and it's quick, easy, and healthy. Sometimes they want more of a dessert, but I don't want to whip up a big batch of cookies. Microwave cinnamon apples is usually what I make for them, and all three of …
Marriage is hard, guys. It really is. No one ever told me it would be...not that I would have listened. It takes constant work and attention to make a marriage work. People drift apart and marriages fail. Add children to the mix and time and attention has to be split. It can get messy …
>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, …
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card. This LG OLED TV post was written by me and all opinions are mine. If someone on your Christmas list is requesting a new TV or if it is time to update your family TV, Best Buy has the new LG OLED …
This stocking stuffer post was brought to you by Duracell batteries and She Speaks. All opinions are mine. Stockings were always an important part of Christmas morning for me when I was growing up. I loved to get fruit, candy, a new toothbrush, jewelry, and more in my bright red Christmas stocking. Now that I …
This non-GMO snack post was brought to you by Mum-Mum. All opinions are mine. As much as we try to always have healthy, fresh foods available for Baby Brother to eat, the need for healthy packaged snacks is always present. When we go to the store, church, or to his brothers' soccer games, I know …
27+ Satisfying, Creative Skillet Recipes - Start to Finish in One Skillet! I recently wrote about my new found love for iron skillets. They're easy to use, clean, and are healthy to cook in, too. My iron skillets stay on the stove because I use them all of the time. Keep them seasoned and they'll …
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. The weather is turning cooler which means one thing for our family...the holiday season is on the way! It seems like October begins everything...starting with Halloween, Fall Festivals, the Captain's birthday, …
I recently splurged and bought myself a cast iron set. I had never used cast iron, but after reading about how awesome it truly is, I just had to try it out. I found a great deal on a five piece Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron set on Amazon and have really been pleased. I use this …
This post contains affiliate links. I'm the kind of girl who keeps a Costco sized bag of semisweet chocolate chips in the freezer. What....you don't do that? For one, it saves a lot of money, not only because I buy in bulk, but because it's the only chocolate I really eat. I can use …
This eco-friendly picnic post was brought to you by Paperless Kitchen. All opinions are mine. I am not sure why, but picnics are so appealing to kids. I remember how much fun it was to eat outside as a kid. The boys are always asking to go on picnics. I try to make it …
This life insurance post was brought to you by Savings Bank Life Insurance. All opinions are mine. Parents never stop worrying about making the best future possible for their children. We try to give them the best education and opportunities so they can succeed in life. What is commonly overlooked, however, is making sure they …
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, …
Parenting. It's a never ending learning experience. All kids are different. You know all of the sayings. So, Baby Brother takes a lot of naps in my arms, in the carseat, or in the Boba, which allows for a lot of time with the good ol' smart phone. As Baby Brother was napping in my …
The boys and I love to celebrate each season with a fun craft. I went in search of some great fall, but not Halloween, crafts and I came up with twenty great fall crafts for kids! I think we will start with some leaf crafts, then apple, then pumpkin, and complete the rest later in …
This meal planner post was brought to you by Carrie Elle Shop. All opinions are mine. I am admittedly the worst at organization. I need all the help I can get! When we were houseparents at the children's home, I was required to turn in a menu a week in advance. Even though I didn't …
My family received free tickets to Six Flags Over Texas, however I was not required to post. I chose to because we had so much fun! All opinions are mine. With Daddy being a youth minister, he gets to go to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington a LOT. The boys are always bummed when …
Nectarines and peaches are this family's favorite Summer fruits. We are lucky to get the most delicious peaches and nectarines at the local supermarket. I always buy many at a time because I know they will be eaten. The boys love eating them plain. Even Baby Brother can quickly devour a nectarine! I wanted to …
This post has been brought to you by Propeller Consulting, LLC. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. The boys love to have movie night and let's be honest, so do I! The problem for me, …
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 …