Love & Marriage
…we should always be celebrating one another with simple daily reminders of our love for each other. However, I believe an anniversary is a momentous occasion that is…one way that remains the same each and every year is giving each other traditional anniversary gifts. Below I have outlined a traditional anniversary gifts guide for each year up to…
Habits, Parenting, Toddlers
As children, my brothers and I grew up doing chores. I really don’t remember what age I was when I started doing chores…I have no doubt that I was already doing age appropriate chores as a child. My first memory of doing any sort of chores was washing dishes around the ages of six or seven. I also remember helping myself to my own cereal…
Habits, Parenting
The word, chore(s) is such a drag…only children do chores…In thinking about our household responsibilities as adults, we rarely, if ever, consider them in the same category as our jobs. Our jobs are where are how we earn money. On the other hand, we do not get a paycheck for…contributing to the family by helping manage and maintain a comfortable home is one of the occasions where INtrinsic motivation is crucial…
Habits, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Toddlers
At first the thumb sucking was cute, adorable even…I always thought it was too soon to do anything about it. Everyone told me that he would eventually grow out of it on his own. So we let it go for a little while longer. However, once the little man turned four (we made) a big push to kick the habit to the ground and bury it for good.
Lifestyle
When we long for the past, we can easily become bitter and grief-ridden about our present. When we look to the future, we risk becoming disillusioned and fearful. Both the past and the future rob us of our hope and our joy in the present, making it impossible to embrace each season as we are in it.
Activities, Toddlers
…what mom doesn’t need a few more fun and simple sensory play activities for your toddlers to add to your afternoon play fun. And so I have taken some time to share below some of the fun we have been having in these last few weeks.
Lifestyle, Motherhood, Uncategorized
As mothers, it is so easy to feel and truly believe ourselves inadequate. Being the best mother is constantly tugging at our hearts every moment of every day. But really, how can we know what is best in this world where social media, advertising, and even our friends are full of differing ideas and opinions? At best, we are left…
Habits, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Toddlers
We entered into a whole new wavelength of parenting that dumbfounded both of us and forced us to seek help. You see, my very compliant, sweet, and helpful son who had skipped the terrible twos started wanting more independence. And he challenged us, (particularly me) on nearly everything. And when he was challenging us, it was only because he wasn’t listening. That is when we discovered…
Habits, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Toddlers
Below are a few of my own personal tips and tricks for providing structure for toddlers at home. I have somewhat organically created this structure within our home, and it us all happy, helps us through transitions with ease, and makes the day go just fast enough without the stress or the rush.
Habits, Motherhood, Toddlers
Whether you are a stay at home parent babies and toddlers, or whether due to present circumstances, you are currently at home with your children of any/all age, successful toddler quiet times are necessary for both toddlers and parents, especially if you want to keep your sanity.
