**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. If you have a Cricut machine or you are looking into getting a machine you definitely need to get Cricut Access. I have had my machine for several years and have made several different really […]
Motherhood Mindset
Being a mother is one of the hardest yet rewarding things I have done to date (and I’ve ran several marathons). Prior to having kids, I feel like I had a false sense of reality and what being a mother and wife was like. Thank you Samantha Stevens & Carol Brady. One of my favorite […]
Motherhood Miscommunication
Toddlers.. they are their own unique breed of little person. They are big emotions trapped in a little body. Don’t get me wrong… I LOVE my children, but sometimes the communication with them is hard/comical. Mom said vs. Dad said… Child: Can I have a cookie? Mom: No, you didn’t eat all of […]
Snow Day fun: 2nd Edition
It just started snowing a few minutes ago in SW Minnesota and we are estimated to get a lot of snow… and a lot of wind… so this could end up to be an interesting day stuck in the house… But since there is another snowstorm… it means the 5 things to do in a […]
Motherhood Miracles
Confession: sometimes I get lost in the land of toddlers and forget my two little miracles I call my daughter and son. I forget the years of growing up playing dolls wanting and dreaming to be a mommy. I forget the years of trying to conceive. I forget the 20+ hours of delivery. I forget […]
friDIY: Homemade Edible Playdough
Today the weather was BEAUTIFUL in SW Minnesota which meant that we were able to spend some quality time outside playing in the snow and watching my husband doing farm chores outside. Fun was had by all. Today’s DIY project is amazingly easy and affordable, and would be a great DIY classroom Valentine, Homemade Play […]
The 411 on Aldi
A few weeks ago, at a play date, several of the other mommies were talking about grocery shopping, stocking up, menu planning, freezer meals (you know several of my favorite things) and I of course had to chirp in about one of my little secrets to having a low grocery budget, Aldi Food Mart (Aldi). The […]
Once upon a Shutterfly Family Album
Back in the day… which was like 3 years ago.. I made a yearly family album… A book basically showcasing everything that happened that year. I was a teacher prior to being a stay-at-home mom and LOVE(D) taking pictures so this project was right up my alley. There always seems to be an awesome photo […]
Pretty in Plaid
I am presently LOVING everything plaid, and it is hard not to with the cold MN weather and these great prices. Really.. look at the Prices for the plaid scarves.. you can’t even make them yourself for that price ( I checked) . 🙂 Plus… If you buy any of these beautiful items using the […]
