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How to Host the Best Wild Kratts Birthday Party

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 / sarah/ Leave a comment

My son has always had a love for animals, especially wild animals. That is why the Wild Kratts appealed to him so strongly when he was in kindergarten. He discovered Chris and Martin’s wild animal rescue adventures, and he was hooked. There was no going back. We all lived and breathed the Kratt brother’s adventures for more than a year. From the play to clothing, to watching, to costuming, the Wild Kratts came into our home and hearts. It was such a consuming interest. So naturally, when it was time to start making his birthday plans, we decided it had to be a Wild Kratts birthday party. Nothing else would do…

…This Wild Kratts-themed birthday party is filled with animal adventures and activities. Their birthday celebration will be unforgettable!

Activities, Lifestyle

Twelve Beautiful Family Christmas Traditions to Make Your Holiday Magical

December 12, 2024December 13, 2024 / sarah/ Leave a comment

Christmas has a way of bringing people together. It is a time when homes are filled with warmth, joy, and cherished memories. It is a time when families can gather to create new memories and hold fast to beloved traditions. Some family Christmas traditions become more than just holiday activities. They are the threads that weave together the fabric of family life, celebrated year after year with love and excitement.

If you’re looking to add to your holiday traditions. Or if you want to celebrate the beauty of togetherness. Either way, here are some of the most beloved family Christmas traditions shared by…

Love & Marriage

Healthy Relationship Advice You Need – Your Happy Ever After

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 / sarah/ Leave a comment

Whether you’re single, married, or in that ‘it’s complicated’ phase, you’ve likely measured the men in your life against the List. You know the one. It’s the running mental checklist of must-haves, nice-to-haves, and deal-breakers. It feels like the ultimate guide to finding “The One” and having a satisfying, healthy relationship. But what if we’ve been going about it all wrong?

This post isn’t about settling. It’s about a total mindset shift—one that can change not just your relationships but your life. A friend of mine taught me this lesson one random afternoon. And trust me, it hit me hard. Stop endlessly searching for Mr. Right and start building the kind of love that…

Habits, Lifestyle, Parenting

Good & Simple Strategies to Empower Your Kids for Household Chores

October 3, 2024October 4, 2024 / sarah/ Leave a comment

As parents, we often juggle countless responsibilities—work, errands, and keeping the home running smoothly. Let’s be honest here and say it plainly – we are busy, and often too busy. That is why once the kids are old enough, including them in household chores can be a game changer. After all, having them clean up after themselves can lighten the burden for us parents in a big way.

The big problem these days…

Getting kids to do chores around the house can feel like an uphill battle. This challenge can make it more burdensome than it’s worth.

However, it doesn’t have…

Lifestyle, Motherhood, Parenting

Are your children bored? The hidden truth about Boredom and how to manage it.

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 / sarah/ Leave a comment

Summer was winding down a couple of years back. I was in a conversation with another mother when I asked how their summer was. She told me that it was busy and went by really fast. That summer, she enrolled her two kids in a lot of day camps, which kept them busy. She excitedly shared with me the details of their many summer activities. Afterward, she proudly said, “They didn’t even have time to be bored at all”…boredom is actually a very normal part of the human experience.

Parents tend to be very aware of this. It is especially true during seasons when kids have a lot more free time at their disposal.

It’s not uncommon for parents to become easily frustrated with…

Habits, Lifestyle, Love & Marriage

You Need These Powerful Essentials For Proven Marriage Success

February 28, 2024March 1, 2024 / sarah/ 1 Comment

…the second installment of our evaluation of the essential ingredients for a fulfilling and enduring marriage. If you’ve already glimpsed the transformative power of giving your all, embracing change together, learning to fight well, and being respectful of your partner in nurturing the bonds of matrimony, now, we will delve deeper into the heart of what sustains a thriving partnership. Let’s uncover the significance of the top three crucial…

Habits, Lifestyle, Love & Marriage

Check out These Powerful Ingredients for How to Stay Married

February 8, 2024March 1, 2024 / sarah/ 1 Comment

Ten years is a big deal these days. While it is a big deal to hit the ten-year milestone in marriage, it still feels like we have so much more life to live together….

Now, with Valentine’s Day just past us, and the start of wedding season coming up soon after that, it is appropriate to open a discussion about marital success. To do this, I collected the thoughts and stories of several women who have been married for a minimum of seven years. I asked them specifically to respond to the following question:

“What makes marriage work? Please take a moment to share your 1-3 ideas about what you believe makes for a successful, lifelong, generally joyful, and fulfilled marriage.”

Activities, Lifestyle

Cherish Memories with Keepsake Wooden Christmas Ornaments

December 12, 2023December 16, 2024 / sarah/ Leave a comment

Wooden Photo Ornament Idea for you and your extended family Want to make these perfect, sentimental, memory-filled wooden Christmas ornaments? These block ornaments are a beautiful way to share your children’s photos and family memories from the last year. They make great gifts for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and godparents. They always turn out gorgeous, and every year you get a …

Homeschooling Styles Discovery Based Learning

Early Childhood Education, Homeschooling, Preschool

Introducing Discovery Learning – the Best in Homeschooling Styles

April 21, 2023March 5, 2024 / sarah/ Leave a comment

…explore the benefits of Discovery-Based teaching for young children learning at home. I’m sharing six key long-term benefits of Discovery-Based Learning.

The philosophy of Discovery-Based Learning centers on the idea that children learn best when they actively engage in the learning process and discover things for themselves.

Discovery-Based Learning has various benefits. Some of these include promoting a more…

featured, Habits, Lifestyle

Take Time For You! 5-Days of Personal Growth

September 29, 2022September 19, 2025 / sarah/ Leave a comment

Five Days of Growth is a week set aside and dedicated to your personal growth and development. Think of it as a personal challenge to yourself, and a promise to your family and friends that you are doing everything you can for yourself. The end result is that you will be better equipped to show up and love others…Five Days of Growth is a compilation of five sets of…

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