I know it's July and with this beautiful summer weather Christmas seems eons away. In reality though Christmas isn't all that far away and before you know it the local radio stations will be playing our favorite Christmas songs around the clock. While Christmas is a time for joy for many people it can bring … Continue reading Let’s Talk Christmas
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Last night Northwest Ohio was gifted several inches of fresh snow and my kids were itching to try out their new sleds they received at Christmas time. This afternoon with the sun shining above we set out to our local metro park to test out the sleds. We weren't the only ones inspired to try … Continue reading The One Thing They Forgot…
I can't believe that the time has come to say goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019. We have plans for a big move near the end of 2019 so we will be working steadily on making this happen as smoothly as possible. We were hoping to make this move last year but life got … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to 2018
The following blog post was written by my Mom (let's call her Hectic Eclectic Grandmama). She has inspired me my entire life and I hope you will be inspired to kick off the New Year in an organized fashion. Getting Ready for the New Year With 2018 winding down it's time to get my journaling … Continue reading Getting Ready For The New Year
It's a little past 8 pm on Christmas day and the festivities are winding down. It's been a hectic few days but we had fun celebrating this special holiday with our friends and family. My house is a mess, the dishwasher is ready to run for its third time today and I am feeling immensely … Continue reading Merry Christmas
This time of year can be stressful for families as Christmas alone can create a bit of a financial burden. Even families like my own who keep things simple and work with a tight budget can feel that pinch. Every year my husband receives a bonus the second week of December and we use this … Continue reading Christmas Shopping on a Budget
I know that I have mentioned this before but one way to get kids excited about learning is to incorporate food. I love getting my kids in the kitchen because there are so many learning opportunities available. Reading, writing, and arithmetic can all be taught while preparing fun meals and/or baking scrumptious desserts. I have … Continue reading Cookie School
Recently, my kids took one of their favorite past times and turned it into a money making business. They played around with a slime recipe until they found one that made a slime that wasn't too slimy and not too rubbery. One of the issues they discovered is that while slime is fun to … Continue reading My kids are in the slime business
Christmas should be a time of joy, happiness, and celebration but all too often it is a time of stress, financial burden, and chaos. Years ago I recognized that Christmas had become too stressful and I was losing my Christmas Spirit earlier and earlier every year. I decided to reevaluate what Christmas meant to me … Continue reading Keeping Christmas Spirit