Positive Valentine Heart Attack Have you all seen this Valentine Heart Attack idea? This is such a fun idea that has been floating around Facebook lately. You simply tape up a heart each night in February, on your child's bedroom door, leading up to Valentine's Day. These free positive printable hearts would be great to print out and put on your child's door. Here are 14 ideas for you to put on your child's door: I love the way you serve your brother/sister.Thank you so much for that … [Read more...]
Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture
Raising a strong daughter is more difficult than ever for parents. Our culture bombards young women with smartphone addiction, unhealthy role models, unobtainable body images, toxic rather than healthy feminism, and even calls into question gender itself. So what's a parent to do? I have a 12 year old daughter now, and I am scared. Honestly. This is such a hard time to grow up in. I don't want to be adding to the problems, but I want to help her. And I want practical ways to do that. … [Read more...]
DIY Flower Crown Inspired by Disney’s Maleficent Mistress of Evil
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. Ring in the new year with Disney's most iconic villain when Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer, arrives on Digital and Movies Anywhere December 31 and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD January 14, 2020. The thrilling sequel to 2014's Maleficent will include brand-new bonus features, extended scenes, outtakes and an exclusive extra for Digital consumers. … [Read more...]
Activities for Kids During a Power Outage
We are getting high wind gusts this weekend in Western Washington. It's not unusual, living on an island in the Salish Sea, to have a power outage. My husband and I don't like when the power goes out -- we have to get the loud generator attached to the fridge/freezer, so our food stays good. Our kids think it is so fun -- they love getting out flashlights and candles. So I decided to share a list of fun activities for kids during a power outage. 10 Ideas for Kids During a Power … [Read more...]
Express Gratitude this Year with a Gratitude Journal
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. I have a lot to be thankful for. This new year instead of a New Year's resolution, I'd like to just be more intentional about gratitude. I want to purposely express gratitude in daily life. I realize that I am living a blessed life. It's easy to let things get me down, but when I practice thankfulness, I believe that my life will be more content. grat·i·tude: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation … [Read more...]
Happy New Year! (Check Out Our Personalized Card)
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. We actually purchased physical personalized cards this year from our local big box store. They were created and ordered on December 19 and were ready for pickup on December 20. They were a rushed order. They turned out great -- but after I purchased 50 I started thinking about the hassle of getting them out to our friends and family in five short days. Why did I wait so long?! Honestly, I should have stuck with a … [Read more...]
A Month of Love and Kindness Calendar – FREE Printable!
With the holiday season wrapping up, I love making resolutions that are easy to keep. There's no better resolution for the family than to practice kindness. So, in honor of New Year's, but honestly, this can be done anytime of the year, I'd love to share a kindness calendar that the whole family can participate in. Printable PDF 30 Days of Kindness Calendar Bake cookies for new neighborDonate something to a shelterTake a meal to a new momTell a coworker you appreciate themOffer to pick … [Read more...]