I’m sure it’s no surprise that I grew up reading A LOT of Dr. Seuss. The charming illustrations and cooky wordplay drew me in as a young child and tie my tongue in knots as an adult. I smile as I read Hop on Pop to my son and chuckle as my son tries to […]
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Our Amazon Favorites for Fall and Winter!
After extensive research (or sending out a group text to some good friends), I have come up with a list of Amazon favorites to get you through the Winter months! We have everything from dresses to slippers, and even some comfy undies to round out your new outfits. To check out an item, simply click […]
Pumpkin Patch Guide: Nashville and Surrounding Areas {2020}
Hey, y’all! We are back this year with our annual Pumpkin Patch Guide! This year (just like everything else!) it looks a little different. Due to COVID19, many places have different procedures in place so we will not be including information on hours. PLEASE verify protocols, including mask policies and capacity restrictions, before heading out. […]
You’ve (Still) Got This.
Life feels a little funny these days, doesn’t it? Months ago, when we heard of the pandemic coming to the United States, we had no clue what that meant. And in many ways, we still don’t. We were forced to slow down our busy lives, as parents returned to their homes to work from there. […]
Virtual School? We’ve Got Amazon Finds That Can Help!
Many schools are returning to school virtually this fall, and we’re all trying to do our best to prepare our children for our new reality. With virtual school comes a completely new version of the ‘school supply list’ — and we’re here to help with our picks for items you can easily order from Amazon […]
Grace Upon Grace Upon Grace — We Need It Now More Than Ever
Shortly after we moved into our new home, I had a sign created for our entryway. It simply reads “grace upon grace upon grace”. This serves as a daily reminder for me—and for my family—that we need to be gracious with one another—and with ourselves. We will mess up. We will fall short. We will […]
Mom Guilt – The Quarantine Version
I feel guilt about everything. I’ve done a lot of soul work these past several years, but this quarantine has definitely forced me to come to terms with some bad psychology that I, apparently, hadn’t dealt with. It’s Mom Guilt. In my early years as a mom, I obsessed over giving my children even more […]
What I’m Learning in These Times of Quarantine
Let’s be honest . . . I am an introvert. So being told to stay inside and clear my schedule didn’t sound terrible to me . . . until the dates kept being pushed further and further out, and it slowly seemed like more things were being taken away. But quite honestly, this entire thing […]
The Best Podcasts for Kids and Adults
It’s day 206 of quarantine and you are probably looking for new ways to pass the time like the rest of us. Podcasts are a great way to learn something new, no homeschool training required. Below you will find a list of podcasts that we love! PLEASE NOTE: Not all of the adult podcasts are […]
Fighting the Quarantine Blues
Some of y’all love to be home. This is your time to shine. But for some of us? This is a time of severe spiraling. Personally, I like to keep busy. If I can get us out of the house six days a week, that’s just about perfect for me. I love my kids, but […]