This post contains Amazon affiliate links. My husband thinks I’m crazy. We have literally all lived in almost every single bedroom in our house at one point or another. Our schoolroom has moved several times. The office has relocated to at least four different spaces over the years. And the kids? They’ve played musical beds …
OCTOBER is here! Are you ready?! Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. And over the years I’ve realized that some of my favorite memories aren’t just about the candy; they’re about the costumes. While plenty of families dress up individually… (I know we did for years), there’s just something extra special about …
Fall is OFFICIALLY here! That means so many different things. For our farm family, it brings harvest time and lots of fall field work. We’ve already finished chopping our corn. Combining comes next, and then hauling manure and plowing the fields all need to happen before the snow flies. But the new season also brings …
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. I LOVE finding ways to encourage our youngest to PLAY! While I know the world has changed a lot over the years, I cringe a little at how dependent so many kids have become on screens these days. At family holidays and gatherings, it honestly makes me sad to …
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As a mom to six and a former foster mom, I’m ALL about finding ways to stretch the budget. When you’re feeding a large family, those everyday expenses add up quickly. Especially these days! But, over the years, I’ve also learned that there are definitely places where it makes …
This ‘Schwinn Parkwood Electric Bike Review (And don’t forget your Avion E-Bike Helmet too!)’ post contains Amazon affiliate links. Have you jumped on the electric bike bandwagon yet? For years now, our family has loved going on bike rides together. We’re fortunate to have both paved and dirt trails nearby. So it’s easy to spend …
This ‘best books for kids’ blog post contains Amazon affiliate links. Pretty much everyone knows of the Scholastic brand. As a homeschooling mom with kids spanning different ages, I appreciate how they have something for everyone. I also love how this brand emphasizes that children’s interests and reading abilities don’t always line up perfectly with …
Halloween season is OFFICIALLY HERE! Have you started planning yet? Just in case you missed it, I recently shared what our family costume is going to be this year. I won’t spoil the surprise here, but I’ll give you a hint: there may be an enchanted household item or two involved, along with a tale …
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. There’s no shortage of baby gear out there… but what’s actually worth buying? The sheer number of products available for babies can feel overwhelming. There are gadgets for everything, countless versions of the basics, and plenty of products that sound amazing but end up collecting dust. And the hardest …
This ‘Mongoose Switchback Sport 26″ Mountain Bike Review‘ post contains Amazon affiliate links. They say kids grow like weeds… and it’s true! All the recent bike-size upgrades here for our kids prove it. It feels like we finally get everyone set, and suddenly, someone has a growth spurt. So today, I’m excited to share a …
I partnered with Stride Soles for this review. As always, all opinions are my own. My husband has what we jokingly refer to as “problem feet.” He’s struggled with foot pain and finding correctly fitting footwear for as long as he can remember. His biggest issue comes in the form of hammer toes. Which, if …