It’s almost the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring….except this spouse. And I was clawing through all my drawers looking for tape and wrapping paper and Christmas cards and….(you fill in the blank if […]
Conversation Starter Questions Free Gift: Our Family Dinner Questions
Dec4
Don’t miss out on my Free Homemade Christmas Coupon Book. It offers another option for a last minute, meaningful gift idea. I am so very excited to share something with you that has been part of our family tapestry for […]
Free Printable Banner Templates: Alphabet with Different Styles, Shapes & Fonts
Sep18
I think it goes back to my first apartment in college. Overjoyed with the simple pleasure of creating my own space on a budget and finding such joy in the littlest of things, I fell in love with hanging words, […]
Valentine’s Day Tradition – Hearts of Loving Kindness (Free Printable)
Feb2
Hearts of Loving Kindness – It’s wonderful to look back and see some of the special memories our kids have from traditions that we’ve carried through their childhood. Our baby may have just turned 13, but I think I need […]
12 Free Thanksgiving Printables
Nov1
Four color choices of this free grateful heart print here. Can you even believe that it’s November already? STOP THE CLOCK already!! Our Thanksgiving festivities spread throughout the entire month, so I am never quite ready for the short turn around between […]
Reminders We All Need to Hear (& free printable for us all, especially the kids)
Sep21
Words. Names. Labels. Stereotypes. Close your eyes and take a minute to think about your childhood. Did one of those labels instantaneously pop into your mind from days of old? Words mark us, don’t they? They drip deep into the marrow of […]
I’m Choosing to Make This a Great Day (free printable)
May10
Every day when we wake up, we have a choice and sometimes I forget that very simple, yet vitally important truth. We begin the day with new opportunities, new interactions, and new decisions. Many things in our day to day life […]
12 Quick Bread Recipes from 1 Homemade Baking Mix
Dec15
A few months ago I finally shared my Homemade Baking Mix Recipe, aka Homemade Bisquick that doesn’t use any shortening. It’s been fun to hear from how so many of you have used my mix to make your baking needs […]
Gratitude Leaves: Thanksgiving Tradition (Free Printable)
Nov6
The Leaves of Thanks – There are some traditions that are timeless, and the Leaves of Gratitude is one of these kinds of traditions. We can never show enough gratitude toward each other, and the purpose of this simple tradition is to add to the splendor of the Thanksgiving meal.
Speed Clean the Bathroom in Minutes (Free Printable)
Oct30
Who would think that focusing just 15 minutes a day to declutter new areas of the home would be so challenging? Well, slowly but surely, I am making my way through these daunting and neglected areas and it’s so worth […]
Exhausted? Me too! (Encouragement & Printable)
Oct25
Dear sweet friends: I have a reminder for you today. If today is one of those days when you can barely keep your head above water with the daily tasks and “to dos” looming long and large, take a deep […]
Enjoy and Organize Your Spices (Free Printable)
Oct20
Do you remember my post about Brownies + Needing Chocolate = Chaos? It was from a few years ago, but it’s a perfect tie into our Clutter Countdown Challenge. I know all of you foodie loving readers can understand the […]
Plan a Clutter Countdown Family Meeting (+ free printable)
Oct6
If you haven’t already, it’s about time we get the whole family on board with our Clutter Countdown challenge. Remember, that while we may be challenging ourselves to declutter for 15 minutes a day, it’s about beginning new habits and changing the […]
DIY Embellished Glass Mason Jars
Jul1
There’s something so special about using our God given creativity to speak life into our home, yet when most hear the word “crafts,” they run the other way. It conjures up old memories of stick glue and markers gone awry, […]
Printable Kids’ Bathroom Checklist – Hygiene Checklist for the Kids
Jul26
With our children ranging in age from 8 – 18, one would assume that the inquisitions such as, “Are you ready? Did you brush your teeth? Do you have clean socks on today?” would never pass the lips of my […]
