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The Best Gift You’ll Ever Give Your Kids (And It Has Nothing to Do With Toys)

The Best Gift You’ll Ever Give Your Kids (And It Has Nothing to Do With Toys)

April 10 2026

Moms know the best gift is the handmade one; the one filled with love. What if the best gift we give our kids in our lifetime is one in the same; something handmade and filled with love? There is one gift you can give your children, starting right now, that they will treasure long after every toy is forgotten.

The 5 Memories Moms Always Say They Wish They Had Written Down

The 5 Memories Moms Always Say They Wish They Had Written Down

March 11 2026

It happens to the best of us…

One day, your kid says something that reminds you of when they were little — a phrase they used to say wrong, a funny habit they had, a way they used to run into your arms at pickup. And you think, Oh my gosh, I remember that.

Here are five memories moms say they wish they had captured when their kids were little, and how you can document them - just so you never have to say, “I wish I had written that down.”

How to Not Lose It During the Last Week of School (And Prepare for Summer Break)

How to Not Lose It During the Last Week of School (And Prepare for Summer Break)

May 8 2025
Let’s be real—the last week of school feels a bit like limping across a finish line... in flip-fl...
4 Reasons Why You Should Write Letters To Your Kids

4 Reasons Why You Should Write Letters To Your Kids

October 16 2024
I've always been a strong believer in the written word; written memories, written love notes, wri...
Top Baby Names for Boys and Girls in 2024

Top Baby Names for Boys and Girls in 2024

February 15 2024
Last year, when I decided to do a round up of popular baby names for 2023, I didn’t realize how f...
25 Family Holiday Traditions to Start with Your Kids

25 Family Holiday Traditions to Start with Your Kids

November 30 2022
Family holiday traditions make Christmas all the more memorable. Whether you have no kids, a newb...
Back to School: Staying Organized (and Sane) in the Time of Coronavirus

Back to School: Staying Organized (and Sane) in the Time of Coronavirus

August 4 2020
“So, I could do math after dinner?” our youngest son asked. You could see the wheels turning in a...
New Valentine's Day Date Ideas For Long-Time Couples

New Valentine's Day Date Ideas For Long-Time Couples

February 6 2019
(scroll down for your free downloadable Valentine's Day card!) Remember that person you married?...
7 Quick And Easy Meals to Make for Families

7 Quick And Easy Meals to Make for Families

May 15 2018

I used to put a lot of time and effort into cooking. But 11+ years and 3 kids later, it's a different story.

I’ve learned that it’s essential to have some go-to recipes that require few ingredients, minimal effort, and are quick to prep and cook. It’s the only way that I can make dinner for my family each night without losing my mind!

So I’m opening my kitchen and my recipe books to share with you 7 quick and easy meals to make for your family. 

Printable Chore Charts To Make Mom's Life Easier

Printable Chore Charts To Make Mom's Life Easier

April 3 2018

Chore charts. Do these 2 words make you hopeful or cringe with feelings of "it's just another thing to do"? I used to feel the latter, but I've become a convert.

I know, I know. Right now you’re all “Stop it with your annoying Pinterest-inspired chore chart that you claim is a lifesaver.”

Ok, I get it. This seems like another great idea that average moms can't actually follow through with because it's more work than it's worth. That's what I thought, but I promise it actually is worth it and I'm making it easy for you with free downloads!