Articles: Family Fun

Tutorial: Easy Paper Plate Sunshine Craft For Kids Made with Supplies You Probably Already Have

“You are My Sunshine” is the first song I sang to both of my boys, and it is my go-to song whenever one of them needs some extra comfort. It holds special meaning to me because it was the song my dad sang to me when I was little as well. I love this song and I always will. 

Tutorial: Fall Painting 3 Ways. So Easy, a Baby Could Do It (and he did!!)

It’s always the BEST DAY EVER when I get the paint out around here. Froot Loop has recently REALLY gotten into painting with brushes and instruments, although he still doesn’t like finger painting at all. Sensory issues… I have tried painting with Cocoa Puff a few times and he really seems to enjoy it if he’s in a good mood.

Tutorial: Turkey Can Handprint Craft To Keep Your Kids Busy While Waiting for Thanksgiving Dinner

Thanksgiving! Some people call it Turkey Day, which sort of gets on my nerves a little, but really, the meal (at least the eating part) is all about the turkey, so I can see why it’s called that. 

This is a super cute turkey craft that can easily be used as centerpieces at your table or as cute gift boxes. This craft features your kiddos, but really, it’s going to have to be assembled by you, or your older kids. 

Categories: Crafts & Tutorials

Tutorial for a Fall Craft: Toilet Paper Roll & Foam Tree that Toddlers, Preschoolers, & Elementary Kids Can Make

I love autumn. I love the cooler weather and all the fun food and back when I lived out east, I LOVED the leaves changing color. I still love it, but we don’t really have a beautiful foliage down here in South Texas. 

Advent Calendar Roundup: Get Ready for Christmas! It's NEVER too early!

I know, I know, it's only halfway through October. It's too early to think about advent calendars! Here's the thing, a lot of advent calendars sell out quickly! 

Categories: Family Life, Roundups

Wishlist Wednesday: Pop Chef Fruit Flower Arrangement Maker Edition. This is so COOL!

It's Wishlist Wednesday time! It's that time of the week where I find something on Amazon that I just HAVE to HAVE and add it to my wishlist! This week's item really POPS! 

How I Met Honey Graham: A Love Story to Celebrate Our First Date-i-versary!

Earlier this week marked the anniversary of my first date with Honey Graham! It was love at first sight... 

Categories: Family Life

Happy Birthday, Froot Loop! My Baby is now Four Years Old! A Letter to Our Future Selves...

Happy birthday, Froot Loop. You are one of the joys of my life. You make me laugh. 

Categories: Family Life

Quickie Questions: Puzzles Edition

Hello again! Thanks again for your patience while I was feeling really sick. I can't believe that tomorrow, my Froot Loop turns FOUR! Where did this year go!? Anyway, it's Monday again, which means it's Quickie Question time! This week's question: 

Quickie Questions: I want to hear about your life and what you do with it!

It's Monday again. That means it's time for this week's Quickie Question, where I ask y'all something super important to get you talking in the comments (come on, don't be shy!) This week's question: 

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