It is so wonderful to finally see the weather changing here and I am beyond excited about getting the kids (and me) outside more!! Social distancing is still a big part of our lives so I’ve been looking for all the fun outdoor activities that we can do right at our home. I came up …
Self Isolation as a Family of Six
It’s Day 14 of self isolation and day 9 of homeschooling. Here’s how self isolation as a family is going for us. A lot of this feels relatively Normal After having 4 kids in 4 years, including preemie twins, I am no stranger to isolation. On top of that, I suffered from a bad MRSA …
Activities for kids when you’re stuck at home
Fun and educational activities for kids while we are stuck at home during this Covid-19 outbreak As social distancing continues and all the schools are closed or closing, we are all adjusting to this new normal. These are strange and scary times and are causing a huge amount of stress on everyone. But I refuse …
Baby Shower gifts for Mom
After my last post, Baby Registry, I thought it would be a great idea to create a list of awesome and thoughtful baby shower gifts for Mom too. Moms love getting all those fabulous gifts for baby, and let’s face it, babies need SO much!! But, getting a little something just for Mom will be …
Baby registry, what to add, what to skip and a few useful tips
When I started my baby registry for our first born I was completely clueless. There is so much stuff and so many options. It can easily get overwhelming and become a total time-sucker. I wasted so much time comparing things, looking up reviews and trying to figure out what was really necessary and what wasn’t! …
Holiday moments to cherish. I wish this time with my kids would never end
During our visit with Santa this year it really hit me hard how much my babies have grown. So many holiday moments to cherish have just flown by, like at light speed. Seriously, light speed. This post contains affiliate links. To read the full disclosure click here. We’ve all heard it a million times. Every …
Twins, Preschool Years
Once it was confirmed that our twins would be starting preschool we became bombarded with the “split them up or keep them together” questions. We were officially entering our twins preschool years and the time had come to make a decision. This post contains affiliate links. To read the full disclosure click here. Twins in …
15 Hostess Gift Ideas
A roundup of 15 awesome hostess gift ideas that anyone will love! The holidays are coming in hot which means in no time you’ll be popping around from party to party. So I thought I’d share some good hostess gift ideas. Bringing a thoughtful gift for your gracious host is a fantastic way to show …
All 4 of our kids have school fulltime now, here’s how the first month went
Starting a new school, starting school fulltime, starting 2nd grade, starting kindergarten and starting preschool fulltime For over 7 years we have had babies in our house. Having 4 kids in 4 years magnified all that infant, baby, and toddler care. Until this september, every single day, at any given time I have had anywhere …
Family Halloween Costumes
Family Halloween costume ideas Fall is rapidly approaching and I am stoked!! I truly love everything that comes with Fall but Halloween is my favorite. Always has been. And once we became a family I couldn’t resist the themed family Halloween costumes. I love getting us all into the fun! We’ve had a few that …