I love summer and I love spending time with our children going on adventures and making memories. Warm weather is on the way and soon our children will be back outside enjoying the sunshine. This list of backyard activities for kids will help you create a fun space with plenty of fun things to keep…
6 Must-Have Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners
Did you just get a new Instant Pot Pressure Cooker and you’re not sure where to begin? I’ve gathered 6 must have Instant Pot recipes for beginners like me! These are basic recipes that will simplify your meal prep and save you tons of time! I have several friends who own and love their Instant…
S’mores Cupcakes
Enjoy your favorite campfire treat with these easy to make S’mores Cupcakes. We made these and sent them to school for a birthday treat last year and they have been a fun addition to our summer BBQ’s. S’mores Cupcakes for a Birthday Treat This year, our daughter turned 9 years old! Because this was her…
3 Tips to Improve Your Day
When things are getting hard and you’re struggling to have a good day, you need a few quick tips to help you get out of Things have been rough these last few weeks. The crazy Christmas season, emotional and never-ending transitioning back to the US, and supporting family and friends going through tough times. The pressures from life right now…
Gift Ideas for Avid Readers
Looking for the perfect gift for an avid reader in your life? This extensive list of gift ideas for readers should help you find the perfect gift. Finding a unique birthday or Christmas gift for an avid reader can be hard. We know they would love more books, but if you’re looking for some different…
Simple Crock-Pot Roast
This week was begging for a slow cooker meal. It was busy, busy, busy! I’m so thankful for my slow cooker during these busy weeks. I decided on this simple crock-pot roast. It’s so nice to just put in a few ingredients and in just a few hours, have a delicious home-cooked meal ready to go! 5…
What’s For Dinner? Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
When we were in Ireland, years ago, we headed to the West coast. We visited the beautiful Cliffs of Moher and spent the weekend with our friends in their picturesque Irish cottage in County Claire. This was our last trip in Ireland and a gift. Our friends little home was surrounded by idyllic fields full of…
Routines, Habits and Independent Children
I’m a big believer that routines are GREAT for children. Routines help them to know what to expect. Routines are also a huge blessing to parents as routines teach children small habits they need to be more independent. It doesn’t take forever either, after just a week or two many routines becomes second nature. Kind-of like…
Stay on Track With Weekly Meal Prep
In September I made some BIG changes that effected our home and my health. I cut out all sugar and began a low-carb lifestyle. I haven’t felt this good in a long time. I’m down 34 LBS and still have a long way to go. Because our life here in Ireland is busy, meal times…
A Simple System to Organize Your Monthly Bills
Need a simple system to organize your monthly bills? Today I’m sharing how we use a simple calendar to track our bills each month. This simple system will help you feel more organized with your monthly bills. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases…
Packing and Organizing Items for Long-Term Storage
Whether traveling, deploying, or moving away long term, students missionaries, and military families often need help packing items for long term storage. Packing up your entire home in preparation for a long-term move is a huge task and staying organized is KEY! In this post, I share our best tips for getting organized for long-term…
Simple Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Brussel Sprouts are a family favorite in our house. I was at Costco a few weeks ago and when I picked up the giant bag of sprouts the kids literally cheered! I got some funny smiles from the other shoppers. The key to loving them is roasting them. Simple, quick and so very yummy, here’s…
Our First Lapbook Project – All About Horses
I’ve heard of lapbooks for homeschooling before and they looked interesting. I hesitated before to try to make one because they just seemed like tons of work and I worried that they might be too advanced for my 4 & 6 year olds. I decided this week to give it a try and we loved…
FREE Printable Daily Quick Cleaning Cards
As a work-at-home mom making time to clean the house isn’t as easy as it used to be. To help with my crazy schedule I’ve created these easy Daily Quick Cleaning Cards to keep me on track. I created one card for each day. Each day has 15 minutes worth of chores listed. I made sure to choose…
Before And After – Create a Kid’s Closet
When you have kids sharing a room it can be tricky to store all of their clothes. See how we created a simple shared kids closet. Our children have been sharing a bedroom for about 8 months now. We first moved them into the same room when my mother moved in back in July and…