Maui Mondays: West Coast & Nakalele Blow Hole
One of the highlights from our stay on Maui was the beautiful drive up the West coast and a stop at the Nakalele Blow Hole. The road is …
A Whimsical Woodland Wonderland
Halloween is over and I am so ready for Christmas. Who’s with me? Fall crept up way too fast this year, I was not ready. The only Fall …
Maui Mondays: Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees
We had our Road to Hana CD in the car telling us things we should keep our eyes out for based on the mile markers. She talked about The …
Haleakala National Park Bamboo Forest
Bamboo Forest Remember back in August when Julia and I went to Hawaii? Well, we took a LOT of pictures. In an attempt not to overload you …
Hearts for Adoption: Do We Have Room?
Does our family have room for one more? Does yours? My husband and I have been talking for a few years now about the idea and reality of …
American Girl Doll Jeans and Shorts Pattern
Jeans or Shorts Pattern Here is a great way to take one pattern and use it in 3 ways. Use scrap fabric or old pieces of jean material. Use …
Erie Canal Field Trip + Free Printable Report
Erie Canal Field Trip Our homeschool group just took a beautiful trip along the historic Erie Canal in Grand Rapids, Ohio. What a fun …
Teaching ABC’s and Learning to Read
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. My daughter was a quick learner. She loved learning her letter sounds and was …
Influence Conference Recap
Julia and I attended our first blogging conference last weekend! It was a crazy whim decision. I had stumbled upon several other blogs that …
Printable Pumpkin Activity Pack
Free Printable Pumpkin Activities We created this pumpkin pack last year and got lots of great feedback in addition to enjoying it with our …
Organizing the World’s Smallest Closet
This is not quite a transformation as much as it is, making something really pathetic, not quite as pathetic. You see, I have a sad tale to …
Printable Book Report Page
Free Book Report Template Here’s a free, basic book report page for the early reader! I created this really quickly the other day when …
Maui Style Fish Taco Recipe
Have you ever had a fish taco? I went the first 30 years of my life, never having tried one. I honestly thought the concept sounded …
Printable Lesson Planner Pages
Last year I used a all-inclusive curriculum package that came with a teacher’s guide. I loved how the teacher’s guide was laid …
Spiritual Gift Assessment for Kids
Spiritual Gift Assesment for Kids How can I help my kids prepare themselves for career choices, and equip them with good decision making …
First Day of School and School Pictures
First Day of School Pictures We started the tradition last year, of taking first day of school pictures. This is one of those traditional …
City Guide: San Francisco
San Francisco in One Day My husband and I recently stopped off in San Francisco for a one-day adventure! Neither of us had ever been there, …
Tooth Fairy Fun! {Free Pattern}
My oldest, Natalie, officially lost her first tooth! I have been preparing for this moment for quite some time, as most of the kids her age …
Aloha Hawaii!
Aloha from Hawaii! Julia and I have been on the island of Maui for the past week, spending some great time with our husbands, exploring, …
Our 10 Year Anniversary Photo Shoot
I’ve warned my husband for months that I wanted to get family pictures done on our anniversary. We take a ton of snap shots around our …
Folding Fitted Sheets: The Worst Thing Ever
Ugh, my absolute least favorite thing to do has got to be folding laundry. I don’t mind washing the clothes, it’s putting them …
Coffee, Friends and Cinnamon Bread
Every Monday morning, I pile the kids into our minivan and head over to my sister’s house for a time my friends and I call our …
DIY Lego Face Plates
Easy Lego Face Plates If you’re planing a Lego themed party, these plate are sure to make a fun statement (and they’re easy!). I …
Easy {Cheap!} American Flag Bunting
With the 4th of July right around the corner and Summer in full swing, I needed something cute and patriotic to add to my front porch. I …