So back in February, I did the Abundant Mama Program. It has taking me on a journey of reflecting where I came from and how far along I have come. It has allowed me to reflect while digging in deep, showing me where things needed to change going forward. There are tough days in life,Continue reading “Invest in Your Marriage ~ Keep Dating Your Spouse, Even After Kids”
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Finding a New Way to Write ~ Acrostic Poem Style
I have been enjoying some creative poem writing lately. I have found a joy in creating acrostic poems. The idea came to me through the Abundant Mama Program and Peace Circle. Each month there is a theme and we are given a word to turn into an acrostic poem. It can be as simple asContinue reading “Finding a New Way to Write ~ Acrostic Poem Style”
Seperation Anxiety, Toddlers, & Only Wanting Mama
My youngest has been going through a separation anxiety phase. I didn\’t realize that at this age they would still have phases like this. I will be honest, I don\’t remember my oldest going through it, but then again we had just moved and had a newborn. I was still possible he went through it,Continue reading “Seperation Anxiety, Toddlers, & Only Wanting Mama”
Making Your Own Height Chart
I started a themed height chart for each kiddo that went along with their nursery decor. I marked it after each wellness visit for the first year. Then I decided to do something that I could mark both kiddos down on for height. I say the tape measure type height chart on a board andContinue reading “Making Your Own Height Chart”
Toddlers, Travel, Sleep & Simplifying
When you overthink things and it gets more complicated sometimes you just need to listen to a 2 1/2 year old to simplify things. You see my youngest is still in a crib at home. He has plenty of space in it and still sleeps well. Our hope and intent is to use it untilContinue reading “Toddlers, Travel, Sleep & Simplifying”
Rock Dragonfly
On a recent trip up to the North Shore along Lake Superior I had a focus of collecting rocks to make a dragonfly out of. I got the idea from my hubby who shared a picture with me of one done that was big enough to put in a garden. I don’t have the gardenContinue reading “Rock Dragonfly”
Making More of My Morning Ritual
I have been working on finding a morning ritual that works well with the season I am in. One that allows me to dig in deeper, connect with God, and carry with me through the day. Something that works with my own natural flow and rhythm. My morning ritual is something that I want toContinue reading “Making More of My Morning Ritual”
Handprint Garden
My kids love to be creative. Sometimes they grab supplies and just go. Other times I have a project in mind to try to make with them. Some of the projects I pick because it saves the moment in time. I love seeing hand print and footprint art, especially over time. You get to seeContinue reading “Handprint Garden”
The Need for a Schedule
I have always been a planner and an organizer. I have my pen and paper calendar that goes with me in the diaper bag. I have my wall calendar for all to see. I even have a weekly activities calendar and menu on the fridge. When my oldest was born we fell into a routineContinue reading “The Need for a Schedule”
Cute Rock Cacti
I found this fun idea to make a cactus from a rock on one of the pages I follow on Facebook. As soon as I showed my kids they were all in and had rocks in mind they wanted to use. And besides, who doesn\’t like to paint. They started by painting their rocks withContinue reading “Cute Rock Cacti”
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