
Crash Course in Child Development: Toddlers
Jan 5, 2012 | activities, parenting | 11 Comments
We have made it through the sleepless nights of infancy, the milestones of crawling and first steps, and now, just as we have a nap schedule in place and a plan of attack for errands, the toddler stage begins! I know I needed a crash course in child development toddlers edition during the years of...

Easy Dinner: Foil Packet Meal
Jan 4, 2012 | homemaking | 4 Comments
Although meal time is not always stress-free in our house (reference the picky eaters posts), it is a time that we are all seated together, facing each other, without any distractions...except for the picky eaters! Make getting to the table together tonight simple with the easy dinner: foil packet...

Moms Have Goals Too
Jan 2, 2012 | homemaking, motherhood, motivation | 0 Comments
When I say I am a stay-at-home mom, I get the feeling that people assume I have no skills. I remember sitting with some fellow military spouses before any of us had children. We were talking about our "work" experiences. Even though I and two other spouses had teaching experience, whenever I tried...

7 Ways for Moms to Fit in Me Time
Dec 19, 2011 | me time, motherhood | 2 Comments
Me time does not always look like I picture it in my head. Quiet hours with a book and a warm cup of coffee just do not happen in my season of life with young children. Many moms tell me it’s hard to find time alone to get some 'me time'. It is hard to plan when we will get time kid-free. I had...

Christmas Kids Activities & Homemade Gift Ideas
Dec 12, 2011 | activities | 0 Comments
There are many Christmas Kids Activities that can be turned into Homemade Gift Ideas. I enjoy watching the kids complete art and craft projects that allow their creativity to show. I put together a list of favorite Christmas kids activities and homemade gift ideas. These winter activities for...