Sometimes you just want to rush out the door and don’t have time for a major overhaul of your face. Or, you love the finished look you get with cream foundation and powder — you just feel more pulled together and “finished.” This face powder is a delight, so smooth and silky with a light-medium […]
Caring For Our Parents Resources and the #ThanksProject by AARP
There are over 40 million caregivers in the US so chances are if you aren’t currently in a caregiver role, you know someone who is. I know I do. So I’m grateful that AARP has resources to help!
Homemade Hair Conditioner
This recipe can detangle even the curliest of hair and slowly restore even the most badly damaged hair.
Spaghetti Monsters: A Tactile Project for Kids
I have always encouraged my kids to get in there and explore the world around them. So, I was happy to learn that hands-on play is important for brain development and learning. Now I try to find even more ways to get my kids to play, even if it means playing with their food. They […]
Homemade Shampoo for DIY Hair Care
This no-poo shampoo recipe is simple enough and contains none of the waxes and oils that shampoo companies use to hide the chemical burn damage of their products.
What Infertility Feels Like
Infertility is a — well, I was going to say a not-nice word. That’s because infertility is a not-nice thing. And I wonder if it’s something that most people don’t even consider. What Is Infertility? According to medicinenet.com, infertility is defined as “Diminished or absent ability to conceive and bear offspring. A couple is considered […]
His Grace is Enough- Book Review
As God’s children, we are not promised a life free of pain, struggle, or sorrow. Rather, we are promised that He will walk through the pain with us and carry us if need be. In His Grace Is Enough, author Kelli Hays shares women’s true tales of what at first glance seem to be ones […]
Busy Parent’s Guide to Cleaning Baby Toys
Babies are adorable, but, let’s face it, they are messy! Of course, that may not sound like a big deal. As parents, you make sure your little one is bathed and changed regularly, right? But, what about the toys your child plays with? Are those toys bathed or changed regularly too? Probably not. Below are […]
Sun Earth and Moon Rotation Craft for Sun Unit Study
When we’re studying the sun and the earth and things like orbit, rotation, etc., it can be confusing for little kids to understand how it all works. I found a great Sun, Earth, and Moon craft idea on Pinterest and adapted it with my kids using these beautiful printables. Using brads, printables, and construction paper […]
The Power of a Smile – Helping Children Connect #PowerOfASmile
Have you ever noticed how powerful a smile can be? Once when I just had three littles, Sidney was working and I had a sick kiddo, and we were all at the store getting some necessities. The baby was crying, the kids were cranky, and I was near years. In unloading the cart I remember […]
Homemade DIY Foundation
When I was 20 & 30 I had absolutely no need for cream or liquid foundation. Ah, youth…my skin was perfect. Or as close as it was going to get. I was even blessed to NOT have acne or any blemishes on my face, blessed indeed. Then came my 40’s, and it brought gifts of […]
Put Yourself In the Picture #MomisHere with Sprout
If you’re like me you are the one holding the camera. Capturing the happy smiles and preserving memories for their future. But what about YOU!? My mom used to teach photography preservation classes and one of the things she often encouraged participants was to make sure to put themselves in the photo sometimes. You don’t […]
