It's 2 days post Christmas. We had our last Christmas celebration of the year here yesterday. The decorations are off the tree, the stockings have been stored away, and we're getting things back to "normal". My husband works hard all year long, and takes a few extra days off around this time ...
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Making More Time to do Less Things
There's just something so sweet about a child falling asleep in your arms during a bedtime story. Last night I read my youngest the book "Just in Case You Ever Wonder", a favorite of her big sister's when she was a tot, and one I read to the boy often too. That same big sister walked by and said ...
Breathe
Sometimes when I’m doing hard things I forget to breathe. Before I know it I’m feeling faint, weak, and wondering why I even attempted this in the first place. I feel burdened, totally inadequate, and like someone else is going to have to take over while I admit that I’m not cut out and fall back ...
Last Minute {Practical} Gift Idea: Amazon Gift Card
Christmas is coming soon and you know there are those people you still need to shop for, but they have absolutely everything already (yep, that's my dad). How about an Amazon Gift Card? Gift cards used to be thought of as impersonal and thoughtless, but nowadays they are actually considered ...
Simple Gift Idea #4: BOOKS
Books make a great gift! Here are some links to the books we love (right now). You can also visit my post about our trip to the library to get even more ideas. My favorite book last year was hands down The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. Or maybe it was For the Love, by Jen ...
Simple Gift Idea #3: A Blanket (or a blanket scarf).
This week we're talking about a practical gift (especially if you're in the Midwest like us). A blanket! This time of year the stores have so many adorable and soft blankets marked cheap, cheap, cheap. This is not only the time to stock up for yourself, but also for giving as gifts all ...
Deal Alert: Instant Pot, $49 Shipped on Amazon
Listen up! If you have been waiting for a good deal on the Instant Pot, THIS IS IT! Sorry to yell, but people, this one is just $49 Shipped. I bought mine in July (the 6qt) and use it all the time (and I paid a whole lot more). Get yours here. If you snag one, be sure to try my fool proof, How ...
A Simple Thanksgiving
We have a tradition in our little family, and that is not stressing over Thanksgiving ON Thanksgiving Day. This is a day for us to slow down, rest, be thankful for our blessings, and share some ordinary time together. I'll stress plenty when family comes over the weekend, but today is just not the ...
Simple Gift Idea #2. A Light up Ball
Simple Gift Idea #2 is something we almost always try to put in birthday presents, and it is always the hit of the party. Funny thing is, it's so inexpensive and simple, but kids love it! A light up ball! This 5 pack means everyone can have their own. You can also sometimes ...
Simple Gift Idea #1
Gifts don't have to equal clutter! How about gifting a favorite family in your life a zoo membership? I mean what kiddo doesn't love a trip to see all the animals? We did this for our nieces last year and it was so nice to take the pressure off of trying to find something they'd love, ...
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