Vintage Coloring Pages for Fall
Printable Vintage Coloring Pages We stumbled upon an old vintage coloring book and turned it into a printable! Download these 5 adorable …
Pumpkin Monkey Bread
Mmmmmm. That’s all I’ve got to say. I pinned several monkey bread recipes on Pinterest a while back and just recently remembered …
DIY Star Wars Costumes
It’s been a Star Wars filled month around our house as we’ve collected everything we needed to create super cute, but super …
Staying Sane While Homeschooling
We are 5 weeks into our school year. Here are the 5 things I’ve learned I need, to keep my sanity: I need to make a weekly schedule, …
What We Learned Playing Uno
Teachable Moments Great Grandma and Grandpa Cavanaugh (AKA Grandma and Grandpa Dopedo) came to visit one Saturday afternoon. They came …
Mealtime Battles
Are you tired of fighting a battle with your kids every time you sit down to eat? I have a couple picky eaters in my house (one of them is …
Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins
I love decorating pumpkins! From paint, templates, drills, embellishments, and colored lighting, the possibilities are endlessly adorable! …
Burlap and Lace
Step 1: Iron your burlap Step 2: Cut to size and unravel the edge until it is as clean as you can get it Step 3: Sew along the edge to stop …
Star Wars Themed Halloween Costumes for Kids
I’ve already mentioned in previous posts that this is the year of the Star Wars themed costumes for Halloween. My 4 and 5 year olds …
Fall Subway Art
Ahhh, Fall is here! Crisp, colorful leaves, hot apple cider, hay rides, pumpkins, football. Let the Fall decorating commence. Don’t …
Princess Leia Costume Inspiration
My son is obsessed with Star Wars right now, and being a little bit of a Star Wars nerd myself, I am ok with that. I am also really glad my …
Printable Behavior Chart and School Store Ideas
I have to give credit to my friend Rachel for posting a photo of her behavior chart and reward system that she is implementing with her kids …
Cheap Luke Skywalker Costume Ideas
I hit the thrift shops early this year! October may seem far off, but I refuse to wait until the last minute (as I have in the past) to …
No Tears Today…
It is a privilege and a joy to stay home with my kids! I am blessed. I don’t think I could handle sending them away on a bus, and one …
Rolled Flower Burlap Wreath
I loooove burlap, and I do love a nice burlap wreath. I thought I’d try something different and went in search of some inspiration for …
Making Back to School Fun!
School is already in full swing for many people across the country, others are gearing up to start in a few days! Our family is going to …
First Grade Shine Time
First Grade Time Game Folder Games are a fun way to introduce new concepts or reinforce old ones. They are easy to assemble and ultra …
Easy Burlap Wreath Tutorial
Burlap Wreath Tutorial The first time I made a burlap wreath, I used an old metal coat hanger. I thought I’d get all professional and …
Teaching Kids to Sit Through Church
The ability to sit quietly for any extended amount of time is a good thing, period. As adults, there are countless circumstances in our …
Use Your Noodle
Race Track Quick! Before the Summer is completely gone, hit up your local dollar store for some pool noodles. Did you ever think about how …
The Unofficial School Room
I, have seen so many super cute pictures on Pinterest of school rooms people have set up in their homes. I have to admit, it makes me a …
Freezer Meals and Once a Month Cooking
I’ve never officially done once-a-month cooking, but I do make a habit of buying in bulk, keeping lots of meal starting ingredients on …
DIY Storage Solutions for Stuffed Animals
I really never thought I’d be the mom that let her kids keep so many stinkin’ stuffed animals! I always thought an …
DQ Ice Cream Cake Recipe
I’m sharing all the inside secrets to creating your very own Dairy Queen Ice Cream Cake that is every bit as yummy as the original. …