1. Printable Family Gratitude Devotions

    These printable Family Gratitude Devotions will make it easy to help your family focus on thankfulness during the month of November. Get your family reading the Bible and having meaningful…

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  2. The Reality of Life with Five Teens and Young Adults

    Ten and a half years ago, in the midst of a crazy time in our life, I wrote a post called "The Reality of Life with Five Kids." We were…

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  3. Christmas Gift Ideas for a Clutter-Free Christmas

    Looking for Christmas gift ideas for kids that will actually get played with?  Things that will be put to good use rather than adding more toy clutter for you to…

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  4. Conversation Starters for Kids that Encourage Positivity and Gratefulness

    Print a set of positive conversation starters that will encourage joy and gratefulness! We often find that in our home, the natural conversations don't always head in a great direction.…

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  5. Take Charge of Your Child's Learning in 10 Minutes a Day

    Back-to-school time always feels like a fresh, new start! Except that this year it kind of feels like a mess. And a little overwhelming, discouraging, and confusing. What adjective would…

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  6. 40 Old-Fashioned Skills that Kids Need to Know TODAY!

    Our world has gone digital, but there are so many analog life skills that our kids still NEED! It's no secret that life has changed in the past 25 years.…

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  7. Our Home Renovation Before/After Reveal

    Well, this post is a departure from what I usually write about, but I thought that it would be fun to share about our new house! We are huge fans…

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  8. Five Steps to Liking Your Kids Again (When You're About to Lose Your Mind!)

    We've all been there, haven't we? Our kids are adorable and precious. They really are. But after a day filled with bickering, whining, requests to find countless "lost" items, requests…

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  9. How to Get Kids to Clean Their Own Rooms!

    Today, I'm sharing our room cleaning plan for getting kids to actually pick up their stuff. A couple months ago, a friend asked me what our expectations were for…

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  10. Save on Hape Toys - Amazon Deal of the Day

    Today's Deal of the Day is another one you won't want to miss! Save big on Hape Toys! Hape toys are high-quality wooden toys, and today's deal features several open-ended…

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