There are many integral parts of a “happy” childhood, are there not? If I think back to the things that made me smile as a kid, they weren’t huge and complicated things, but more like simple things. Staying up late, watching a favorite show, being with a friend, having a few dollars to call my …
Since many of you have asked, knowing our not so great school history, Moses is doing amazingly well at his new school! 🙂 For those who don’t know, last year was Moses’ first year of school in a public setting. His two years of preschool previously were in a wonderful private preschool where we got …
So recently I’ve entered into what I feel is another growing period in life. I don’t know why I thought I could be “good” for a while. Like somehow I could shoo God off to tend to someone more “needy” than myself but I was seriously like “Lord, I just went through FIVE years of …
First of all, let me apologize for this photo. I realize it’s not the best of food photography, these treats were just gone too fast! But let me tell you, if you liked the Oreo ones, you will LOVE these! These are just as simple to make as the old standbys! Here is what you …
Can you believe that summer is nearly over? Here in my neck of the woods summer seemed extra short as we experienced the coolest summer temperature wise that I can ever remember having. It’s been kind of a bummer if I’m being honest because I really love a good hot day but I am trying …
This was a fun little activity! And you can make it with the supplies you have leftover from THIS activity plus a little cornstarch! Here’s what you need: Borax school glue (clear or not) cornstarch plastic cups craft sticks for stirring measuring spoons food coloring (optional) 1) Dissolve 1/2tsp of borax into 2 tbl of …
These were a tasty variation of the favorite rice krispie treat and just as easy to make! They were a huge hit all around and make me want to do a series of different krispie treats! Want to make these? (Of course you do!) Chocolate Oreo Rice Krispie Treats 6 cups cocoa krispies 1 bag …
This is one of those mornings where grief is settling in on me. I’ve learned to sense it like a fog. Sometimes you can just tell that the time and setting is right for it and sure enough, it comes in like you’ve left the door open for it. You can read this post back …
The boys and I were recently sent a copy of the animated classic The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh dvd and I love it for so many reasons!! Above all, it’s good wholesome television in a world where that is pretty hard to come by. I don’t have to worry about questionable content or viewing it first …
This might be one of our favorite activities ever! It worked SO well and the boys loved it so much! They have come back to it again and again, they just can’t get enough of it! Slime! And not just any slime but BRIGHT, colorful, FUN slime! 🙂 The ingredients are fairly inexpensive and easy …