need something fun and unplugged for kids? Friends. We’re rocking and rolling this summer. We’re doing just about everything we can to keep ourselves smiling and sane in between 50 …Read moreneed something fun and unplugged for kids?
anchored: finding hope in the unexpected: a book for all parents (giveaway! #AnchoredHope) Confession: There are days I don’t appreciate my life the way I should. I stress over a sink full of dishes, crumb-covered counters, and …Read moreanchored: finding hope in the unexpected: a book for all parents (giveaway! #AnchoredHope)
live focused: may is the month for YOU — get started with these ideas Friends, it’s taken me a bit to get to this important post this month, but here it is. All year long we’ve been …Read morelive focused: may is the month for YOU — get started with these ideas
teaching kids to say ‘thank you’ to everyday heroes Too often those important people who do everyday jobs are forgotten. Even though they work hard to make our days brighter and …Read moreteaching kids to say ‘thank you’ to everyday heroes
haircare stress and kids: eliminate the stress with these three tips I have always been a fan of short hair on little girls. Always. I just think it’s super cute and easy and fun. I kept Maddy and …Read morehaircare stress and kids: eliminate the stress with these three tips
teach kids workforce appreciation: celebrating those who make our day brighter We have always taught our kids to be thankful for each and every person who makes our day a little brighter. And those people include family and …Read moreteach kids workforce appreciation: celebrating those who make our day brighter
how to have a family meeting: what works for us Oh, friends. How things change as our kids get older, right? After years of doing what we can to give our kids choices, listening to …Read morehow to have a family meeting: what works for us
must-have conversation after taking kids to see cinderella Last Friday, we saw Cinderella. The new and improved Cinderella from Disney. And it was gorgeous. It was beautiful. From start to …Read moremust-have conversation after taking kids to see cinderella
live focused: finding clarity in thoughts and actions Oh friends. . .February and March are always so glum for me. What about you? Do you find that you fall into the winter doldrums this time of …Read morelive focused: finding clarity in thoughts and actions
finding time for what you love: The Fringe Hours It’s funny how things work out sometimes. When I first started this blog seven years ago, I was creating, photographing, writing, …Read morefinding time for what you love: The Fringe Hours
live focused: let’s talk about friendship I have been incredibly moved and overwhelmed at the response to our #livefocused challenge. Seriously. I have received dozens of private messages, …Read morelive focused: let’s talk about friendship
be a photo superstar: organize your photos now, for the year For so many of us, photo organizing is an absolute nightmare. Hundreds and hundreds of family photos are sitting, stuck, …Read morebe a photo superstar: organize your photos now, for the year
how to schedule power kid time into your every day I am not kidding with this. You guys, the days may seem slow, but once your kids hit elementary school, life totally moves into …Read morehow to schedule power kid time into your every day
organizing play spaces: 4 steps to awesome and tips every parent needs Friends. I’m hoping that you’re still doing a rockstar job taking control your three things this month because, sweet mercy–you can …Read moreorganizing play spaces: 4 steps to awesome and tips every parent needs
organize your family’s week: small step with big payoff I’ve often talked about our house having a ‘command station’ or central hub, where you could find almost anything you …Read moreorganize your family’s week: small step with big payoff
new year’s family plan: 100 good deeds I’ve long stopped creating New Year’s Resolutions because, well, they always seem to be broken. Instead, we, as a family, try to make some …Read morenew year’s family plan: 100 good deeds
26 cool, new family traditions to start in the new year I’m all about family traditions. Not only does it make your life as a parent easier, but having traditions gives your kids something to hold …Read more26 cool, new family traditions to start in the new year
create a bedtime routine that works For a long, long time I’ve talked about the importance of rest in our kids’ lives, and along with that goes …Read morecreate a bedtime routine that works
true holiday spirit notes for kids: remembering the meaning of the season December is here. I can hardly believe it. So this season I’m trying a little something different. Rather than focus on the receiving part of …Read moretrue holiday spirit notes for kids: remembering the meaning of the season
family holiday cards: how to get the kids involved This year, ordering family holiday cards was totally different for us. This year, our family agreed on the photos. Each and every one. And this year, …Read morefamily holiday cards: how to get the kids involved