14 Empowering Quotes To Help You Harness Your Inner Wonder Woman

About a week ago, I was talking to my husband about how I was both sad and relieved that summer...

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Learning How To Speak Your Partner's Love Language

When my husband and I were first married, I made the (silly) assumption that my husband should be...

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Back To School Questionnaire {Free Printable}

As we move into another school year, I'm realizing more and more that time just passes by so quickly. ...

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Kids Night In Box: Mind Your Manners

As a parent, teaching my kids to be thoughtful, kind and respectful of others is important to me. ...

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Kids Fiesta Birthday Party

For my son's birthday party this year, we decided to go with a fiesta themed party.  Truthfully,...

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Easy Rapunzel Braid

I learned how to braid when I was about seven or eight and would practice on my mom's hair all the...

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Ocean In A Bottle

In an attempt to keep my kids entertained and engaged this summer as well as retain some of my sanity,...

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Kids Night In Box: Camp

I never went to summer camp as a kid, but I did spend plenty of time camping with my family growing...

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20+ Easy Ways To Spend One On One Time With Your Kids

One of my goals this year has been to spend more one on one time with each of my kids.  This...

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Homemade Snow Cone Syrup

One of our favorite traditions in the summer is getting snow cones, but this year, I decided to change...

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Communicating In Marriage

"If you were stuck on a deserted island, what three things would you bring with you?"  We've...

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Hello Dollies (7 Layer Bars)

Growing up, we almost always had some kind of homemade treat on the counter in our kitchen. ...

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3 Tips For Creating A Mom Friendly Wardrobe

I was talking to a friend the other day about the struggle of finding every day clothes to wear that...

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How To Make Paper Beads

I love doing crafts with my kids that I used to do with my mom when I was growing up.  One of...

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Kids Night In Box: Finance Club

The other day, my daughter had a small pad of paper and a pen and was going around the house marking...

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Galaxy Bars

What is it about outer space that is so fascinating to us?  Maybe it's the idea of the unknown...

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3 Reasons You Should Mail Out Announcements

When was the last time you sent or received a card or letter through the mail?  How does it...

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Memories Shadow Box Anniversary Gift

My husband and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary at the beginning of this month.  It's hard...

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Kids Night In Box: Day At The Farm

I love doing fun activities with my kids at home, but sometimes the thought of coming up with an...

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Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow and Pink Polka Dot Bikini Baby Onesie

With summer right around the corner, I know my kids are going to be spending a lot of time in their...

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You Are Doing Better Than You Think You Are

As mothers, we have a lot of responsibility placed on our shoulders.  At times, it is a burden...

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Protecting Our Kids From Pornography

As parents, it's our responsibility to set boundaries and monitor our kids' activities.  By...

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5 Reasons To Visit Pixar Pier

As you might have heard, Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure is getting a makeover this...

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5 Fun {and Free} Disney Printables

I love Disney movies.  They make me laugh.  They make me cry.  And I have no problem...

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$10 at Target: Back Seat Boredom Busters and Organization

When we bought our new van last fall, we moved my daughter to the back seat in preparation for when...

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3 Baby Products To Bring You Peace of Mind

Since having baby #3 a little over five weeks ago, it's been quite a whirlwind and life is definitely...

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Springtime Butterfly Kit and Journal

Springtime is one of my favorite times of the year (minus the allergies, of course).  I love...

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3 Ways My Happy Baby Wrap Makes Me A Better Mom

I'll be honest: I never thought of myself as a "baby wearing mom".  I just figured I'd hold...

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7 Things To Pack To Make Your Hospital Stay More Comfortable

Whether your stay in the hospital is planned or unexpected, there are a few must-have items you should...

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Movie Club Monday: 45+ Movies Based On Books

I had the best of intentions when it came to this month's theme for Movie Club Monday, but between...

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Staying Connected With Your Spouse After Having Kids

Adjusting to life as a couple after having a baby can be a real challenge.  So many of the things...

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Movie Club Monday: Leap Year and St. Patrick's Day Inspiration

As a kid, I was always fascinated by the idea of "leap year".  I imagined how funny it would...

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Maternity Pictures and 38 Week Bumpdate

My husband and I were talking earlier this week about some of the things we were looking forward...

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My Hospital Bag Packing List {Plus FREE Printable}

Being prepared when I leave my house, whether we're going to the store, the park or a play date,...

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$10 at Target: Spring Refresh

We've been having some very un-winter like weather the last couple of weeks, which is probably why...

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DIY Dollar Store Jeweled Vases

I've mentioned before that the dollar store is one of my favorite places to find craft supplies. ...

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A Wish List Gift Guide for Baby #3

At almost 36 weeks, preparing for my third baby has been a different experience than with my other...

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Cinnamon Roll Bites for Two

One of the first things I learned to make in my 7th grade Home Ec class was a classic monkey bread...

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5 Tips For When You're Sick and Pregnant

Being sick as a mom can be really draining on multiple levels: mentally, physically and emotionally. ...

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Movie Club Monday: The Princess Bride Inspired Taste Testing Activity for Kids

You know those movies that you grow up watching that you absolutely love?  The ones you could...

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$10 @ Target: Sweets and Treats

Happy Monday!  I'm in denial that we are already half way through January.  Wasn't Christmas...

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Easy Blooming Envelope and Card

One of the many craft supplies I hoard stock up on is scrapbook paper.  I have stacks of it...

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Third Trimester Bumpdate + New Year, New Baby Giveaway

I realized the other day that I am almost exactly 2 months out from my due and I have yet to do...

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2017 Year In Review + Reader Survey

And just like that, we are five days into 2018!  While I can't say that it feels much different...

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Top 10 Posts of 2017

It seems like at the end of every year, there's a period of reflection.  2017 was no different...

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