The Best Ever Picture Hanging Tip

by | Nov 21, 2011 | For the Home, Tips

  There is nothing like company coming over for a little motivation to clean your house and take care of those put-off tasks.  (I’m sure you are much better than I am!)  After painting my daughter’s room this summer, I have been lax at putting everything up on...
Why I Stole M&M’s from My Daughter’s Potty Jar

Why I Stole M&M’s from My Daughter’s Potty Jar

by | Nov 18, 2011 | Humor

The absurdity started last night.  I had (somewhat hesitantly) taken my kids with me grocery shopping, not wanting to wait until my husband got home.  If you have small children, you understand.  You can simply move faster and more easily when you are alone.  But when...

Start a Thanksgiving Game Night

by | Nov 17, 2011 | Game, Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving night is winding down.  Just like the turkey, you are now stuffed.  The food was delicious, the desserts amazing and now you just want to go take a nap, right?  Wrong!  Not in my house. About 9pm every Thanksgiving, our teenage (and now adult) nieces and...

Acorn Donut Holes ~ A Fall Treat

by | Nov 16, 2011 | Desserts, Fall Fun, Fall Treat

Score another for Pinterest!  That is where I found this fun and easy Fall treat.  Originally from Family Fun, you’ll only need 4 ingredients for this kid-friendly snack.  I have already made them twice and will again this weekend!  Unlike the original recipe, I...

Our School-Bound Prayers

by | Nov 15, 2011 | Prayer

When I think of what I want my kids to know spiritually by the time they are grown, high on the list is the value and power of prayer.  I want them to know that God is relational, interested and involved in our lives.  By the time they are leaving my household, I want...