2018

Yearly Archives: 2018

Mid-Michigan Little Free Libraries

Have you heard of Little Free Libraries? At first glance, they may look like an over-sized birdhouse or dollhouse, but these small buildings are so much...

Life Lessons: Barn Life Has Taught My Kids Compassion and Responsibility

How do you teach your children about compassion and responsibility? My 16 year old son Lucas, two year old son Nolan, five year old daughter...

The Lies A Picture Can Tell: No Mom Has it All...

Cute picture, huh? This was my attempt to teach my kids about Greek Easter, which is typically a week or so after American Easter. We...

Three {Nearly Free!} Summer Fun Activities

All of our kids are so happy that school is out, but what do we do with them now? We don't want to just...

10 Ways to Refresh Your Home & Life

Michigan winters are long! But the ever-changing seasons bring great potential for a home and life refresh! Spring and summer offer the perfect time...

Better Sleep is Possible, Moms!

As a mom, I haven’t had “husband sleep" since the year 2014 {before my, ahem, little angels entered the world}. What's husband sleep? The...

Summer Shuffle and Soccer

Have you ever just stood and looked at your calendar and wished to yourself there was more time in a day, more days in...

The New Adventurer’s Travel Hacks

I’ve always been an adventurer at heart, although I can’t say I’ve ventured down the path of traveling with my 18 month old yet...

Hyperemesis Gravidarum: When it’s More than Morning Sickness

Hyperemesis Gravidarum. If you don't know what this is, God bless you. If you do, I want to offer some hope and some help. Initial signs When...