Is bedtime a struggle in your home? From infancy on, many families find bedtime to be the hardest part of the day. As newborns, it’s because they just don’t sleep. But life, and bedtime, don’t always get easier as the kids get older. While some kids are naturally great sleepers, many are not. My husband …
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Do you get snow where you live? Here in Minnesota, it feels like the winter season can last forever! Some years, it’s a lot of fun though. If we actually get snow along with the cold temperatures, we have a great time outside! It’s the years when we just have frigid temps but no snow …
I received a Summit X3 Jogging Stroller in exchange for this review. As always, all opinions are my own. My husband and I love to bring our children places. Our 4-year-old daughter does well at staying near us and loves to walk around. Our 15-month-old son, on the other hand, loves to run in every …
Our family LOVES going on family bike rides and it’s something we look forward to doing every single summer. It’s the sunshine after the rain; or in our case: the long Minnesota winter. Hitting The Trails While we actually live out in the country on our family dairy farm, my parents live near town and …
Do you know a man, teen, or young boy who complains about how uncomfortable their swim trunks are? Most swim trunks come with those mesh liners that can pinch and pull…things. But did you know there’s a better option? I actually found the NoNetz brand several years ago for my son and he absolutely LOVED …
My children love to play games. Over the years we have gone through quite a few games. Some we play once or twice but then give away because the children don’t seem to care for them very much. Others become quick favorites that we play for years. Playing board games with little kids can help …
As most of you know, I’m a mom of 7 children. I am also a homeschool teacher for my kids. Before that, I taught preschool in a daycare setting. Yes, I stay very busy! I love my life though! I love watching my children grow and learn. My 5th child just recently turned four years …
The last two years have been a challenge for everyone but brighter days are ahead and it’s time to get out and have some fun. Our family was recently invited to visit the Mall of America and experience just a small taste of what they had to offer. To say that we had a blast …
There is so much to prepare for when you’re expecting a baby! You’ve gotta make sure you have clothes, diapers & wipes, and plenty of baby gear! If you’re preparing to breastfeed (which I’d highly encourage!) there are a few breastfeeding supplies you should have on hand before your baby’s arrival. That way, you’re prepared …
I love celebrating Easter with my family! Because we always attend church Easter morning, I find that trying to fix a yummy Easter breakfast is easiest if I simplify it with one of these Easter breakfast casserole recipes. That way, we can be on our way to the Easter Sunday service on time! To make …