It's hard to believe we're into the Fall season! There are many things I love about Fall, including leggings, boots, sweaters, pumpkin everything, and changing leaves; I also love kids consignment sale season. I look forward to the Fall Just Between Friends Mount Vernon consignment sale every year. It is such an amazing sale! What do you look for first when shopping for kids consignment? I always head to the girl's clothing section. My son gets great hand me downs from my sister-in-law … [Read more...]
Tips for Having More Patience With Your Small Children
As much as I truly love being a mother, I am also a human being which means being a mother can get to be a bit tiring and stressful on a day to day basis. I mean, it takes a whole lot out of you! Sometimes you get to feeling like you're going to go crazy because maybe that day there is a whole lot going on, and that's completely okay. However I am going to be giving you a few tips and tricks for remaining calm on those stressful days, and how to have a bit more patience with your little … [Read more...]
Four Ingredients! No Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
A photo posted by LaVonne Long • Family Blogger (@lavonnelong) on Aug 24, 2016 at 9:02am PDT When we went to the Oregon Coast this summer, I made a batch of easy no-bake oatmeal chocolate peanut butter bars to take with us. By the time we pulled out of our driveway, half the batch was gone. My family loves this very simple recipe. I love how easy it is to make. No Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar Ingredients 3 Cups Old Fashioned Oats 1 Cup of Peanut Butter 1/2 … [Read more...]
We Found Our Noah’s Ark Party Animal Costumes at Oriental Trading!
Each year, our Children's Ministry department hosts a Noah's Ark party for Halloween. The kids went last year and had so much fun. We are excited to go again this year. The party attendees are encouraged to wear animal costumes and in addition to fun Fall party games with Hallween candy prizes, the Noah's Ark story is read. All the "animals" get on the ark while the Noah's Ark party is reenacted. So much fun! I found great animal costume ideas at Oriental Trading this year. There are so … [Read more...]
Get Outside with the Kids and Hide Painted Rocks!
This is a sponsored post with Adams Natural Peanut Butter. All opinions are mine alone. Has your city jumped on board the idea of a Painted Rocks club? It's simple: paint rocks, hide them, post on FB what they look like and a hint where they might be hidden. You can also go out for the day and simply hunt for painted rocks. It is so much fun. We have two community Facebook groups near us where you can post your painted rocks and found rocks. The one for our island is active, but I've … [Read more...]
Watch Zootopia on Netflix this Month! Here are fun ideas!
Disney is on Netflix. I don't know about you, but I am super excited. From September onwards, Netflix will become the exclusive US pay TV home of the latest films from Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar. In fact, this month, Zootopia will be available. Did you hear me? Watch Zootopia on Netflix beginning September 20th! In honor of Zootopia coming to Netflix this month, I made the kids their own Carrot Snack Treat using Annie's Homegrown Cheddar Bunnies. [Tweet "Celebrate Zootopia … [Read more...]
As a Family, Talk about Tuition Insurance! Be Prepared!
As college students are preparing to head back to school this fall season, one topic that is not discussed enough is tuition reimbursement. Many times, there is not reimbursement for students on tuition, room and board fees -- for any reason. Can you imagine if there is an illness, injury, or unexpected accident that prevents a student from attending college? What happens to the money that has been given to the school? When I was in college, I didn't think to even ask that question, nor my … [Read more...]
