Are you in a rut with ideas to make learning fun for your kids? Whether you’re doing virtual school or home for snow days, sometimes it’s hard to remember that each day at home with the kids is a special opportunity to teach them something amazing. Here are 5 ideas to make learning fun and…
I don’t know about you but I miss traveling! I miss the open road, the anticipation of what’s beyond the next curve and the adrenalin as we wait for the subway train to arrive. There’s just nothing quite like the feeling of exploring a new area. But right now, travel is not as easy or…
Can you believe we’re finishing up the first month of 2021 already? Since reading is one of the goals for many of us, let’s check in and see how we’re doing. What are you reading? What books have you finished? Did you try any books this month and quit? Let’s share our favorite finds for…
Looking for a simple project for the weekend? How about creating a wood slice windchime? If you are a DIY person, then you can use a saw to cut some wood slices, but if you prefer to buy your craft supplies, just hop over to Amazon and pick up your wood slices. Either way, you…
I will start this post out with the disclaimer that I have no idea if this will work. But I have seen this on lots of pinterest boards and gardening blogs so of course, I have to try it. I am attempting to grow seeds in milk jugs outside in the winter. So join me…
The last weekend of October I set up a basic unheated greenhouse so I could grow flowers and vegetables throughout the winter month. Each month I have been updating you so you can see how the greenhouse experiment is going. I’ve had some wins and a few failures but I’m loving the process of growing…
I have officially started driving. Crazy I know, but slowly and surely I’m learning how to be gentle on the brakes and not throw Mom through the windshield. As I’ve practiced in empty parking lots and slowly eased out on the real road, I’ve realized there are a couple must-have items that all new drivers…
Do you choose a word for the year? A few years ago I chose a word that represents my view on life: Possibilities. I always feel that every day is a new chance to experience something amazing and each morning is a new opportunity full of possibilities. But for 2021, I am finally choosing a…
Like many of you, I am always trying to maximize my storage space and minimize my waste. I want to have an organized pantry but often lose track of what I have in my cabinets. Here are a few tips and easy reminders to help us maximize our kitchen storage space. This post includes affiliate…