Written by Jenna, Contributing WriterMother's Day 2012 is just three days away. When you are a mommy to little ones, sometimes Mother's Day is.. Busy. Chaotic. Maybe not the spa-like day you envisioned before you had kids. But those things aren't important, give me some homemade cards, some slobbery kisses and sweet hugs and this momma's quite happy! But there is one thing I love on Mother's Day... a nice meal with my family. photo credit In years past our family would "try" to go out to eat on … [Read more...]
Fun & Easy Family Activity: Resurrection Eggs
March 21, 2012 By
Written by Angela, Guest Writer Easter is one of my favorite days of all!! There's nothing more exciting than knowing that Jesus rose from the dead, defeating sin, death and Hell for us! Because HE LIVES we can live also. There is hope for us through Jesus Christ! Resurrection Eggs are one of my favorite ways to tell the "Easter" or "Resurrection Story". How to Make your own Resurrection Eggs: All you need: 12 Easter Eggs Empty Egg Carton Then, you will need to gather a … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas to You and Yours
December 25, 2011 By
Every year I order photo Christmas cards usually from Sams Club. I love being able to look back each year and see how the kids have grown. Usually a friend or family member takes the pictures and this year my mother in law took them. I compile them in a holiday scrapbook. I also write a annual Christmas letter which usually tells about the years events or what we're up to currently. This year I decided to do something fun & different and came up with a mad lib.I also add the letter to the … [Read more...]
Christmas in Our Home
December 24, 2011 By
This year I didn't "go all out" on our Christmas decor. I wanted to hang lights on the house and some other things but life is busy as you can imagine, just like it is at your house! I kept it simple this year.Welcome to Christmas in our home! My kitchen window We don't have a mantle, so used this frame, works pretty well Living room Living Room at night time Did you "go all out" on decorating this year? … [Read more...]
Baking at Christmas Time
December 23, 2011 By
Christmas memories are my favorite memories. I loved (and still love) singing the Christmas carols, going to see Santa, baking goodies, making crafts, the food, the anticipation for Christmas morning... such fun!That's why I think it's important to keep continuing the Christmas traditions and developing our own family traditions. We baked gingerbread men and bread a few weeks ago... it was so fun! Click on the link to check out the recipes, they're healthier versions! What are your … [Read more...]
Kids with Mr. & Mrs. Claus
December 22, 2011 By
Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! This year after deciding we will keep Santa in our Christmas traditions (more thoughts on Santa here) but not let him over take the REAL reason of Christmas, we saw Santa a few places. At a restaurant the kids enjoyed a singing statue of Santa Lincoln & Julia with their cousins We went to a Christmas party and Santa made an arrival, Julia really liked Mrs. Claus Christmas picture with Santa 2011 I know some people may think this was mean, but Julia wanted … [Read more...]
Decorating Our Christmas Trees
December 22, 2011 By
Decorating our family Christmas tree is a very special memory and tradition, usually done while listening to Christmas music. I remember growing up decorating our tree each year and getting a new ornament which was memorable. I want to keep that tradition with my kids. This year we have a sticker tree the kids got to decorate and two other trees.Decorating a wall sticker tree: The kids had a lot of fun doing this. We also have a nativity wall sticker set was are going to do on Friday while … [Read more...]
Spiced Apple Pumpkin Butter
December 16, 2011 By
Today I am so glad to be guest posting at Stacy Makes Cents! Please join me there to check out this recipe.sneak peak:I'll let you in on a little secret... Before Stacy and I actually "knew" eachother, we went to the same college but never met one another. While in college we both fell in love and went on about our lives. We became mothers and have both made a switch to a more natural lifestyle when it comes to health and food.She has commented on my blog and I have commented on hers on numerous … [Read more...]
Singing "The First Noel"
December 12, 2011 By
We love singing Christmas songs! And I especially love to listen to them. My kids have been asking to listen to Christmas music all of the time. Once in a while, when they think no one is watching they sing the songs. photo credit Last night when we got home after a Christmas party, Lincoln started singing The First Noel. You know the song that goes like this: "The First Noel, the Angels did sayWas to certain poor shepherds in fields as they layIn fields where they lay keeping their … [Read more...]
5 Days of Christmas: Buttercup & Jake {Review & Giveaway}
December 12, 2011 By
Today is the first day of the 5 days of Christmas Review & Giveaway Week! I am super excited! On the 1st day of Christmas, day2day joys gave to me...An awesome giveaway from Buttercup & Jake which offers skincare products that are made with organic, all-natural, and non-toxic ingredients.Patricia Butter the owner of Buttercup & Jake along with her mother and her daughter had always had sensitive skin. Her daughter developed eczema and she knew she had to do something. At that very same time she … [Read more...]
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