by Kristen | Jul 24, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, Teachable Moments, the Everyday
Are your kids facing a little summer boredom? Is there a little too much complaining going on? Would you like to inject a dose of thankfulness? Then join us as we create a Thankful Tree! Today, I am over at Motherhood On A Dime doing a simple, yet fun activity for...
by Kristen | Jul 19, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Today, you’re getting two great and inspiring photos for more summer fun. Check out these clever moms (and kids), enjoying a little twist on their ordinary playground slide. What a fun and slippery way to stay cool this summer! Thanks to Lorrie for sharing...
by Kristen | Jul 17, 2013 | Marriage and Family, Teachable Moments, the Everyday
I am very excited to welcome Emily Whitten of Redeemed Reader as our guest today. If you are struggling with a reluctant reader or even want to encourage a continued love of reading in your child, you will enjoy Emily’s post today. I sure did! Most parents...
by Kristen | Jul 15, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Just a few short weeks ago, we spent a wonderful afternoon decorating the kids’ bikes with patriotic garb, listening to family-friendly music, riding in a firetruck, eating ice cream and watching Sweet Boy participate in a pie eating contest. It was July 4th...
by Kristen | Jul 12, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
Can you imagine THE FUN? I wonder if these boys knew they were going to be spending their day jumping off a front-loader tractor into a pool when they woke up. Just goes to show, you never know what fun may be in store for your day! Thank you, Melanie, for sharing...
by Kristen | Jul 5, 2013 | Let's Get Organized, the Everyday
I know this isn’t the most exciting of topics to talk about. Even now as I write this, I am tempted to hit snooze. But that is not going to help us on our way to a Simply Organized Life. No, if there is anything we’ve learned, a well-ordered life...
by Kristen | Jul 1, 2013 | Let's Have Fun, the Everyday
A happy (but messy) child eating ice cream on a long, hot day. Is there any image more symbolic of summer? So you can imagine how thrilled a group of kids would be to spend a day filled with ice cream shops and parks . . . Well, the moms were just as excited...
by Kristen | Jun 28, 2013 | Marriage and Family, the Everyday
I am going to ask you to stop for a minute and think about something. I’d like you to think through the course of yesterday. How many times did your kids hear you laugh? How often did they see you smile or hear you chuckle? When I am busy, I...