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 …
The last two months have been a whirlwind of traveling, celebrating, shopping, and EATING! Before the boys’ birthday party, I was on a “healthy eating plan” and had lost some weight, but with the tempting foods of the season, it was very hard to practice healthy eating and moderation. While I think we did a …
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 …