I can hardly believe that Valentine’s Day is only a couple weeks away! It has truly snuck up on us this year. I wanted to make a quick craft with my son so he could give it to his grandmother, so we used some supplies we had readily on hand. He had a blast making tie-dye hearts and can not wait to make them again. If you are looking for a quick and easy craft for your kids this Valentine’s, here is a fun craft to make! Supplies: Coffee filters Markers Scissors Water Paper Towels To start off, fold the coffee filters in half and cut a heart out of the center. You will then have your...
2020 has been a year of uncertainties. Events and so many traditions have had to be postponed or cancelled. We’ve been separated from loved ones, had to quarantine, and it truly has been mentally hard for so many. Despite all of that, there is still so much to celebrate and to be thankful for this Christmas. So let’s keep the magic alive and see our children’s eyes light up even more this 2020 Christmas season. Start off the season by decorating your home early. You don’t have to go full on “Griswold” if that isn’t your type of personality, but add some extra lights or decorations this year. String pop-corn garland on the tree, and make fun DIY Christmas projects...
The temperatures are falling and it is finally time to make all of our favorite soup and chili recipes! Whether you are cooking for a family meal at home or cooking for a big gathering for extended family and friends, this chili recipe will be perfect. It is so tasty and is always requested for a weekly dinner in our household in the Fall and Winter months. This is a family recipe that my parents taught me how to cook while I was a teenager and I am so excited to share it with you! Quick & Easy Chili Ingredients: 1 ½ lb. ground beef 4 cans of chili beans 2 small cans of tomato sauce 1 small can...
Every Sunday my phone shows a screen time review of how much I used it in the previous week. When I see the amount of time that I spend on my phone, it always brings such conviction. We live in a fast paced world where everyone is always in a hurry and usually has a screen they are looking at. Technology isn’t a bad thing and in fact it is needed, but too much technology can take our attention away from what truly matters and that is precious time spent with our family. Joshua Becker once said, “Minimalism isn’t about removing the things you love. It’s about removing the things that distract you from the things you love.” The biggest...
Pumpkin everything, please! Fall is coming and I am so excited! The leaves are beginning to change and the temperatures will soon drop. Sweaters, scarves, and warm slippers can be brought out of storage with anticipation for those cozy nights around the fire
