The Moments Matter monthly photo challenge has helped me so much in the past few months. I only hope that it’s reaching other mommas like me who need to focus on the little things of each day. So much of the time, the prompts have led me toward introspection. If you follow me on Instagram, …
Grieving Another Lost Summer
Well, school is back in session. Am I the only one feeling those pangs of regret that we didn’t do all we wanted to with our kiddos over the break? We get 18 summers with our children before they go off to college. It seems like a lot. But when I realize that I’ve only …
Making Kindness Rocks: A Random Act of Kindness for Kids
Have you heard of The Kindness Rocks Project? It’s an amazing new movement designed to inspire and share joy with random strangers. As a new contributor to the amazing website, No Time for Flashcards, I’ve shared an amazing synopsis of the project as well as how you and your kiddos can participate. Check it out …
20 Backpacks that Empower Girls: Drop the Stereotype
The back to school season is here! Lots of new backpack shopping being done these next couple weeks. I always love seeing empowered girls (and boys) that push past the gender stereotypes in their backpack selection. Girls shouldn’t be pushed towards pink and purple princesses and boys shouldn’t be encouraged to opt for “masculine” themes …
25 Back to School Photo Ideas
One of my favorite things about the back to school season is seeing all of the creative ways that my friends celebrate the first day of school with their kiddos. There are so many ingenious ways to commemorate the back to school season. Here are some examples of memorable first day of school photos. So …
First Day of School Signs for Kids {free printable}
The first day of school is fast approaching. I always love to see pictures on Facebook of my friend’s children headed off for their first day of school every year. There are so many cute back to school photo ideas out there. Last year, I created a First Day printable and it was a huge …
How to Turn an Old Picture Frame into a Cute Photo Holder
I’ve had this tigerwood picture frame for years. It was originally my great-grandma’s. An oil painting of her as a young woman used to be in it. I’ve always wanted to do something with it so that it could be within my view everyday. Finally, it came to me. I decided to convert it into …