Can you believe that Father’s Day is only days away? If you are like myself, it has truly snuck up on me and I began to scramble for ideas on what my kids could give their dad and grandfathers for Father’s Day. After letting them help me search the internet for ideas, we came up with a plan to do 3 different things to show their dad and grandfathers just how loved they really are. First we decided to make a keepsake that they could enjoy for years to come. It was very easy and the clean up was easy. We simply just dipped his foot into paint, placed it onto the paper then I let him finger paint...
Summertime is officially here and now we have the whole summer to entertain our littles! If your kids are like mine, you probably hear the words “I’m bored” about a dozen times a day. While I don’t want to have to constantly feel like an entertainer, I do still want to keep my littles occupied and away from screens as much as possible. So we have come up with a list of activities to do at home this summer that won’t break the bank or require a lot of planning for mom! Indoor activities: Bake homemade cookies or treats Most kids love helping mom bake! Here is a good recipe to try this Summer to get the kids involved! Forts...
From the time that I was a little girl my only desire was to be a mother. A lot of women dream of becoming famous, rich, or having successful careers but I dreamed that I would be a mom. When becoming a mother didn’t come easy, I was faced with a lot of heartache. Knowing that all my heart desired was to raise children I felt so defeated. I would dread every Mother’s Day at church. Then one Mother’s Day a little lady approached me and told me that when they announced for the mothers to stand up for me to stand as well. She proceeded to tell me I was a mother even if I didn’t have children of...
I once read that hygge is more than a word, it is a feeling. It is the concept of happiness. This Easter I am making it a mission to add hygge to my family’s Easter holiday. Now that things are slowly feeling a bit back to normal and we can once again enjoy being together I want to make every minute count! To start our Easter activities we have decided to make an Easter advent. We have filled the Hyggehaus Storage Organizer with treats and trinkets to make the season more fun and last a little longer. This could also be used to tell the story of Easter over several days. Decorating for Easter is another fun activity. Getting the...
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...
