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In 2023 I read 103 books, over 30,000 pages! Well, many of them were on audio, but that absolutely counts. I fell into these stories, learned so much, and am eager to dive into my ever-growing reading list once again this year. But, before I get too far, I wanted to share my top five […]
It’s no secret that we are a family of national park explorers! Coming up next is Badlands, Wind Caves, and Theodore Roosevelt … a few others if I can swing the route in our favor. The kids are already researching and I’m giddy over the upcoming hikes and sights. Needless to say, when it comes […]
Full transparency! Some items included in this holiday gift guide were gifted to me for review and/or the shopping link is an affiliate where I earn a small commission. Thank you for trusting my recommendations … it’s one of my favorite things to compile this guide each year! Well, well! Happy Thanksgiving and almost Black […]
I may earn a small commission from some links included in this blog post. If you choose to shop through one such link, thanks for the pennies … they really do add up! I don’t really like talking about Christmas before Thanksgiving, but sales are in full swing and with five kids I can’t really […]
As promised in 14 Essentials For a Mostly Wonderful Road Trip, it’s time for a round up of all the fun activities that keep the miles rollin’ by for my kids. For toddlers to teens, this list covers all sorts of interests – you don’t need it all, but a handful will definitely add a […]
In preparation for our last trip we received a few items for review … if we didn’t love them though, they didn’t make the cut! This list is legit! With three cross country trips under my belt and two more in the works, I have definitely worked out the essentials for a mostly wonderful road […]
Full speed ahead! That’s the name of the game around here! We’ve wrapped up summer (not the heat, just the travel and fun) and are telling ourselves that we love getting back into the groove of schoolwork. Fall is shaping up to be a fantastic one and before I launched into birthday prep – I […]
This spring has been a whirlwind! The big kids and I visited Virginia and Washington D.C. on a historical extravaganza and then we wrapped up school in late April – just in time for our annual trek to visit family in the Northwest. Those adventures deserves a whole post of their own, but, for now […]
Some items included in this gift guide were complimentary samples for review. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own. Not quite sure how we just celebrated Charlie’s second birthday, but it’s true – my baby is officially two! I always love and appreciate mamas who share their gift ideas so in […]
Do you love wordless books? They’ve become a new favorite of ours! It all started with Eli lamenting, “I’ll never learn how to read!!!” I’ve promised him that when he wants we will begin practicing and that I have a decent track record of teaching littles to read, but still, he isn’t quite sure. I […]
Ready to hear about the discovery of the year? It’s The Haircut Box … a bundle of supplies and lessons all about how to give awesome haircuts at home. I know, I know. That’s not your thing. You’re less than professional. You don’t want to mess up your little one’s hair. But trust me, you […]