A Kid And Guest Friendly Nautical Themed Bathroom


DIY

A Nautical themed bathroom is fun and still kid and adult friendly. Great for a hall bathroom used for kids and adult guests! A Multipurpose Space Our upstairs hall bathroom is mainly used by our 5-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter. But often, it is also used by guests. The bathroom is in need of a […]

September 23, 2016

Kindergarten Happens.


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Ready or not, kindergarten happens. It’s ok to have mixed emotions about your child going to kindergarten. Focusing on gratitude and excitement can help make it easier. School supplies, backpacks, and school forms – we have them all. Obviously, I knew it was coming. And yet… How. Did. This. Happen? In just one week our oldest […]

August 31, 2016

A Letter To Our Son, Who Just Broke His Arm


Family

My son, you amaze me. This week you broke your arm jumping off a swing. It is thankfully not a bad break, but painful nonetheless. Always the cautious child, I was surprised the first time you showed me your new swing-jumping skill. I was so proud of you for trying something new, and a little riskier than […]

August 4, 2016

A Ballerina and Flamingo Bedroom


Joyful hosting

When getting ready to transition our daughter from a toddler bed to a big-girl bed, we asked her what she wanted in her room. Unprompted, she confidently answered – Ballerinas and Flamingos. Hmm. Interesting combination. That might be a tall order. I’m not sure what I expected her response to be, but ballerinas and flamingos wasn’t […]

July 25, 2016

10 Practical Helps For A Mom With A Newborn and Older Children


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Caring for a newborn and older children is a big job. Every mom can use a little help. Who will you help? A Big Job If you’re a mom of more than one child, you have experienced the challenge of taking care of yourself, a newborn, and your older children. There is nothing quite like […]

July 18, 2016