Our family loves holiday traditions. And the best ones of all? Christmas TRADITIOOOOONS! Sorry, we couldn’t resist a reference to one of our favorite classic movies. One of the perks of a big family is having lots of people to build memories and traditions with over the years. And then more people join the family […]
This is Rosa, the little pink owl that has been attached to my daughter’s side for two years now. Rosa was the center of my daughter’s birthday party this year. I wasn’t sure how we would pull off a cute party with me being only three weeks post C-section (Thank goodness my angel mom was […]
Lasagna Roll-Ups are a great twist on the classic homemade lasagna we all love. Made with the same ingredients, it’s a recipe your family will be asking for over and over! I made this as a “fancy dinner” for my parents when I was in high school. I was so proud of it because it […]
Tater Tot Casserole is an easy four-ingredient recipe that is both fast and delicious! A great staple recipe for any family! This recipe only calls for FOUR ingredients! And there’s no prep, no mess, no problems. The tater tots make it a very kid-friendly dish, while sneaking in some vegetables and protein. #yousneakymom Ingredients:1-1.5 lbs […]
A new baby is a sweet, huge change for a family! We are preparing to introduce a little boy to the world, and I want my other kids to feel special and included on the day their brother arrives. So I am in the process of making Big Sister gifts! This time, our Big Sister […]
And it has made me a nicer mom. And a better mom for that matter. Now there are clear expectations and there’s not as much whining and complaining. Our whole day down to the minute is not scheduled! That sounds like too much stress for my kind of mothering haha. But we do have a […]
I am adopted. I have always known that. I have always loved it. I have always been so incredibly grateful for my birth mother who loved me enough to place me in another woman’s arms so that I could be raised in a complete family. That incredible, wonderful woman has always *ALWAYS* held a special […]
Many of you understand what I mean when I say that Disney is not just a place to me; it’s a part of me! I’ve been to Disney World twice and Disney Land once before, but it was a dream of mine to go with my husband and young kids. I really wanted to have […]
Disney planning takes a lot of time, but you’ll be glad you did it! Here are things I specifically did or wish I had done for our trip this year to the Happiest Place on Earth. *Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, but only for the best stuff, and it doesn’t cost you extra! Thanks […]
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and couples everywhere are placing dinner reservations. A nice meal may run you $50, and add 2 movie tickets on top of that, you are looking at a very expensive night. You’ll be fighting crowds the whole time, and it’s not enjoyable for anybody. If you are like […]
We’re starting our 4th year of the Song of the Week program! You can learn more about different ways to use this program here, including past song schedules. Basically, you focus on one song each week as a family, and you sing/play/discuss it in as many simple ways as possible. What Songs Are Used in […]
My husband and I just passed three months of marriage (hooray!) and we absolutely love being married. He has already learned to put the toilet seat down and I have learned to be on time to places (or at least I’m trying). We started dating in high school and dated for two years before I […]
