With 7 kids, nearly anyone you ask is going to categorize our family as a “large family”. Most days I don’t think of us at that, but I do admit that when I see a photo of all of us today, it does look large then. When we are all out together there are a …
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It felt like the addition of a 5th child officially moved us into “large family” territory. Now we have 7 children so surely we are well into the large family scene. With that has come a lot questions about how we manage the daily runnings of our household. One of the questions we hear is, …
If you love tacos, you are going to love this cheesy Mexican Taco Casserole recipe! For me, tacos are LIFE! I’m a huge fan of Mexican food and could seriously eat tacos every single day. When my husband asks me to run out for a lunch date, he already knows where I want to go …
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 coordinating a group costume that turns …
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Art is so much more than just a fun way to pass the time. I feel it’s truly an important part of childhood development. Through art, children learn to process emotions, build confidence, strengthen fine motor skills, and develop critical thinking abilities. Creating art means kids are experimenting with …
Every year around this time, the same question comes up in Christian circles: Should Christians celebrate Halloween? It’s a question I’ve wrestled with myself over the years. Growing up, I wasn’t allowed to participate in Halloween festivities. My mom believed that as Christians, we shouldn’t celebrate. I know many Christians who still believe that and …
If you’ve ever tried to juggle diaper bags, snacks, water bottles, jackets, and a couple of small kids at the same time, you know that organization and mobility can make or break a family outing. That’s exactly why I was so excited to try the new Graco Ready2Roll Stroller Wagon and after using it with …
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Halloween will be here in just a couple of weeks but it’s never too early to start planning! Does your family go all in on a themed group costume for Halloween, or do the kids like to pick their own individual looks? We’ve done both over the years, and …
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. 9 Month Update: We’ve owned the Nex Playground for about 9 months now and I have to say that we still think it’s a ton of fun! The toddlers are especially enjoying it and I love that it’s a ‘gaming system’ I don’t mind them playing! The variety of …
Summer is my favorite season. I LOVE it! All the time outside is what I crave. We love to have friends and family over for cookouts, spend evenings outside at the fire pit, and even enjoy backyard camping nights. Today I’m rounding up a list of some cool summer finds our family is loving this …