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
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AWMemories Our family gathers around the backyard campfire on summer evenings. The crackle of the fire, the swapping of stories, and the cool taste of A&W® Root Beer is pure joy! One of the first dates with my… 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
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If your child is often socially withdrawn, you’ve probably assumed they are shy.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 We often lump these together and call anyone who seems withdrawn “shy.”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 has low self-esteem, then they are not confident about their own worth or abilities. Well, growing up can be hard. Even if you have a loving, caring, and encouraging home, your child may develop a sense of inadequacy or low self-esteem somewhere else. There are a handful of environments a child can… Read More
Disclosure: This adventure post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackWithCreminelli #DiscoverFood #CollectiveBias Jake and I live in Seattle, WA. It’s a fun city surrounded by amazing water, greenery, and mountains. (Read: kayaking, camping, and hiking.) We have two kids in tow now, but that hasn’t… 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
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