Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WindstoneFarmsPB #CollectiveBias Allow me to help paint the scene: you and the kids have been in the car too long, whether running endless errands or on a road trip to grandma’s house. Are your kids losing their… Read More
Life as a mom can be tough. That is why celebrating our successes is so important. Routines of celebration help us take inventory of what we accomplish throughout the day using positive reflection. Wondering how to build your confidence as a mom? One way to do this is to keep a record of your daily/weekly… Read More
“Why did you start a blog?” is a question I got asked a lot right after Amber and I started The DIY Lighthouse. (That’s a blog post for another day!) Over the years that question has transitioned into, “How did you start a blog?” And, more often than not, what they really mean by that… Read More
It’s been a solid 2 years now that my daughter has been obsessed with unicorns. Not even surprised when I asked her what kind of birthday party she wanted, and unicorn was the answer. I wanted to create a low-cost magical day for her, so I needed to come up with unicorn birthday party ideas… Read More
In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, members from the congregation are asked to give talks, or to speak, each week in front of the whole congregation. We are given a topic as a prompt and then let the Spirit direct us as we prepare and deliver our talk. The topic I was… Read More
So last Sunday I was asked to be the substitute teacher for Primary singing time. At the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the children learn songs that increase faith, teach doctrinal principals, and inspire Christ-like living. One of the songs the Primary children are working on in our church group is called “Families… Read More
If your child is often socially withdrawn, you’ve probably assumed they are shy. Did you know that there are actually three different types of social withdrawal though? We often lump these together and call anyone who seems withdrawn “shy.” Shyness is just one of the three types! And knowing which type your child is can… Read More
If your child is looking for an eggs-cellent craft idea for Easter, this colorful Spring Felt & Yarn Card Easter Craft for Kids is a no-brainer! It’s simple, unique, and inexpensive. But the best part? It can be personalized to fit your kid and their creative potential! Once they’re done creating, they can give their… Read More
Whose kids also went crazy over Dreamworks’ Trolls movie? Forget a ballerina, the president, a teacher, or a professional soccer player, my three-year-old wants to be a troll when she grows up. So when it came time to decorate our Fall pumpkins, the only option really was to do a Pumpkin Trolls kids craft. These… Read More
Whether you’re having a huge Halloween party with family & friends or just a small celebration with your kids, it is a good idea to break the ice, get some laughs, and make memories. You can do that with an interactive game or activity. Here is a list of 25 Halloween game & activity ideas… Read More