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  1. One Thing I Will Seek: Simplifying Motherhood in a World of Information Overload

    January 11, 2015

    A few weeks ago, I caught myself thinking about whether or not I am a "helicopter mom." I thought about it a minute. And then I thought, "Does it even…

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  2. LEGO Marble Run

    January 8, 2015

    Here's a fun LEGO® building challenge - create a marble run! Aidan built this marble run with different types of moving parts.  Here's a demonstration: Update:  We've added another LEGO…

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  3. Velcro Super Hero Cuffs

    January 7, 2015

    Here's a fun superhero craft for kids - turn plastic cups into arm cuffs that can be taken on and off! This craft was Jonathan's idea (age 3)!  The boys…

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  4. 40+ Activities for Preschoolers

    January 4, 2015

    Whether you have one preschooler or several, here are some ideas for keeping preschoolers busy!  For this post, I chose to especially focus on activities that preschoolers can do independently…

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  5. Tips for Homeschooling When You Have a Baby or Toddler (Or Both!)

    January 4, 2015

    Here are some survival tips for homeschooling when you also have a baby or toddler in the house. (Or both!) Little ones definitely make homeschooling more challenging.  Babbling toddlers make…

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  6. Transitioning from Homeschooling to University Model Schooling

    January 4, 2015

    This semester will mark a big change for our family - our oldest child is going to school for the first time! Since we have been homeschoolers forever and since…

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  7. Superhero Sock Monkeys

    January 1, 2015

    How to make Superhero Sock Monkeys Gresham and I have been dying to show you the gifts we made for his brothers this year, but I was afraid to post…

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  8. Create Your Own LEGO Wall Calendar

    December 28, 2014

    Create your own LEGO® wall calendar! This weekend, my husband had the awesome idea of taking pictures of our LEGO®s and creating a wall calendar on Shutterfly.  We had a…

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  9. 30+ Ideas for (Indoor) Family Fun

    December 27, 2014

    Here are more than 30 ideas for indoor family fun!  Whether the weather is bad or you just need to stay inside, there's something for everyone on this list! Fun…

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  10. A Beginner's Guide to Your DSLR Camera: How to Get out of Auto Mode and Start Taking Better Photos!

    December 25, 2014

    A beginner's guide to using your DSLR camera - start taking better pictures! This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I have always enjoyed photography, but after becoming a parent, I…

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