A single word can be a powerful thing. That’s why several years ago I chose one word to focus on and grow in. I gave up setting goals at the beginning of the year, or those goals that I probably wouldn’t be able to really accomplish and focused on one word that I could be intentional with and work on that year. In the past, one word choices have been: diligence, trust, and hope. All wonderful words and each were chosen at a perfect season for things I was going through at that time. I ...
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
We love our Raddish Kids Cooking Subscription Box that comes to our doorstep each month. The boys (all 3 of them) love to cook and look forward to the cute little box arriving. This month, we made Chocolate Peppermint Cookies and they were SO good! They've already requested to make another batch. Maybe we'll do that this week since we're on Christmas break. Christmas baking is one of our favorite things to do together. (use code z6pjpf to receive $10 off your subscription of Raddish ...
Cirque Dreams Holidaze at The Opry {review}
Cirque Dreams Holidaze lights up Nashville for the 2017 holiday season in Nashville at The Grand Ole Opry. It's Broadway musical, new cirque adventure and family show wrapped in one. With over 300 costumes and 20 of the worlds best acts, you'll find your mouth hanging open wondering how some of the acts are being performed. Cirque Dreams Holidaze soaring acrobatics, gravity defying feats, elaborate production numbers and illusions will leave you mesmerized. See for yourself. For my husband ...
A Country Christmas in Nashville Is Here!
A Country Christmas in Nashville is here! Every year we get excited for the lights to come on at Gaylord Opryland and all the Christmas festivities to begin. Guess what? All that is happening THIS WEEK! The lights turn on and the Christmas festivities officially begin Friday, November 10th at 5:45pm at Gaylord Opryland. This year, the resort will hang more lights than ever, bringing the total to more than 3 million Christmas lights. Teams have been working several hours each day since July to ...
What To Do and Where to Stay on 30A.
We've recently returned from our yearly voyage to 30A. There's so much to do, how do you know what to do and where to stay on 30A? (make sure you read the entire post because I have some pretty great discount codes for you to use at some of these places, including our favorite beach house) Every year, we try to go at least once (if not more) to our favorite beaches in the U.S. It's those along 30A in Florida, specifically Santa Rosa Beach. We go for about 3 weeks each year. It's the best thing ...
26 Christmas Gifts for Kids {Holiday Gift Guide 2017}
It’s time to start making those lists. Christmas is right around the corner and I’m excited to share 26 fun Christmas gifts for kids that will be at the top of their wishlist. {This was a family project. My boys even went through the list with me to "approve" of what was being listed for boys. Hah!} 1. Hatchimals Glittering Garden 2. LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 3. Baby Alive Super Snacks Snackin’ 4. Num Noms Lipgloss Truck Craft Kit 5. Minecraft Exploding ...
Coral Reef Craft Using Coffee Filters
It's a Wednesday morning and I'm writing this post over a cup of coffee. It's another normal homeschool day around here. We sure do love the perks and pro's that homeschooling brings to our family. One of the perks is if one or all of our boys takes a specific interest in something or we want to spend a little extra time learning about something, we can. There is no rush to move ahead, there is no pressure that we aren't going to get to it all. We have added something new to our homeschool ...
15 Solar Eclipse Activities & Party Ideas
We are less than 2 weeks away from the Solar Eclipse and our family can't wait. With it being a once in a lifetime thing, we're turning it into a party and doing some learning along with it. Here are 15 fun things to prepare for your Solar Eclipse party or to use with your kids leading up to the big day. Solar Eclipse craft from Books and Giggles Coffee Filter Solar Eclipse Craft from Look We're Learning Solar Eclipse Viewing Guide from Our Everyday Chaos Solar Eclipse Books for ...