On Thursday we’ll be sitting down with family to eat a giant meal and give thanks for all of our blessings. If you are planning on doing the…
I’m doing a special Friday post because I completely forgot I wanted to share this with you all! Kiwi Crate is a super fun new company that sends…
No – not like that. Like really, balancing money. I love these quick little tricks that impress the boys at a restaurant or somewhere we have to sit…
Last Friday the boys had a day off school but I did not have a day off of work (I work at home). Since they are back in…
My oldest loves this “trick”.

My boys get all into the holidays and if we have any extra craft time they love doing seasonal activities. Apparently Thanksgiving means lots of turkey crafts but I tried to find the best ones with a mix of some other fun activities.
I keep seeing toy crafts pop up using wine cork stoppers. I don’t think I would have ever thought about using these so much if it wasn’t for the internet!
I have a boy turning 9 soon! He chose to get a larger gift this year (iPod touch) in lieu of a big friend birthday party but we will still be having a fun family get together. I can’t help but decorate a bit just for him. I love making my kids feel special. That’s my job as their mom right?!


Is anyone else familiar with the hand squishing face boredom whine? You know like this one (He wasn’t bored he was mad but still – same face) If…
I love printables (as long as I have ink and paper). They provide an easy, cheap activity that I don’t have to leave the house or think too much about. I like ones I can print out and keep on hand for long restaurant visits (when I remember to bring them) or car rides. Something new to do/play with without having to go search the store for something different.





