I have a 3 year old who loves to do "school" since he sees his brother doing school work all the time. I wanted more than just an ABC Workbook. So, I searched and searched through lots of blogs with ideas on Letter of the Week. I came across this one and fell in love. We are getting lots of ideas from her blog but we're making it our own as well. What You'll Need: 3 ring binder printer paper computer printer {to print off templates} construction paper markers glue and ...
National Day of Encouragement
My friends Erin & Jennifer reminded me that today is National Day of Encouragement. We all have the ability to encourage, it's just how much encouragement do we leave for others? Life gets hectic, we get so wrapped up in our own lives that sometimes we forget to encourage each other. Today, I'm thankful for each of you, my readers. I love blogging and love the community it has brought to my life. You encourage me. image from: Studio JRU Today, my challenge to you is to leave 3 ...
My Life List {the beginning}
I got to thinking after reading Nish's Life List post about my Life List. Do I have one? No, not one written out. Do I have things I want to do during my lifetime? Of course! I started to jot down some things on paper that I'd like to accomplish and do during my life. {My husband makes his list every fall and re-evaluates and checks things off the following year. I want to do better at this like he does} I love to make lists. I love to check things off and see what I've accomplished. ...
5 Signs That You’re A Stay At Home Mom
1. You have a "Mommy Time Out" in the bathroom for 10 minutes just to get some peace and quiet. 2. A "quiet bath" becomes a day at the spa. 3. You're typing on the computer holding your sleeping baby. 4. You stay up late just to have some "me" time. 5. Your New Years Resolutions are to potty train your child and to get your baby to sleep through the night. I don't know about you, but I have felt all of these at one time or another over the past 6 years of being a ...
3-2-1 Penguins: The Complete Series {Veggie Tales giveaway}
CONGRATS TO LOUANNE! You won! It's a fun, new, popular NBC TV series and it's produced by one of my favorite brands, Veggie Tales! “3-2-1 Penguins-The Complete Series” comes in one complete set for the first time! It includes 13 episodes and fun bonus features! It releases on 9/15/12 for $14.99. Get your copy early by entering to win this giveaway. My boys LOVE 3-2-1 Penguins and I love the that they are getting a valuable message from these DVD's. About Veggie Tales: Big Idea ...
Scared Shrekless {Family Halloween at Gaylord Opryland}
Dress up your little ghouls and goblins in their favorite costumes and head out to Gaylord Opryland for an early Halloween celebration with Shrek & Friends! Scared Shrekless is going to be a blast and my boys are looking forward to it. They know they aren't going trick or treating this year on October 31st, but they don't know why yet. {We are leaving for Disney that afternoon}. While they are so upset they can't be out getting candy on the 31st, they are pumped they get to Trick or Treat ...