#ad I don’t know about you, but the end of summer is when I feel the most nostalgic. Growing up, the end of summer was a magical time when new memories were always made, family time was at its best,…
3 Ways I Create Quality Time With My Husband
This post is sponsored by Cupcake Vineyards. All opinions are my own. These days, quality time isn’t all that easy to come by. Young kids and demanding schedules can make quality time even more scarce. In this blog post, I…
The Best Tips + Packing List for Hiking with Kids and Babies
As a general rule, the idea is to pack smart. Don’t pack more than you need as you’ll probably be the one carrying it all back, but do keep certain scenarios in mind like hunger, bathroom breaks, weather, etc.
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Three Ways to Keep the Kids From Going Crazy (Quarantined) at Home [With Peppa Pig]
We are a family with younger kids, so when schools decided to cancel, a day having both David and Evy at home wasn’t all that unfamiliar. David is probably the one who has the hardest time not being able to…
Indoor, Outdoor, and Educational Quarantine Activities for Kids
We’re about a week into this quarantine thing and I’ve discovered that one of the blessings of being stuck at home is that the kids (and I) are sheltered from a lot of the craziness happening outside where we live. …
How We Paid off $30,000 in Debt and Saved up for a Down Payment in 2.5 Years
How to pinch pennies and save for big goals. First, the stats. In August 2017, Josh and I and our two kiddos moved in with his parents. At that time I had about $50,000 in student loans, $0 credit card…
Hello Kitty in Cost Plus World Market Seattle!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cost Plus World Market. All opinions are 100% mine. Gift ideas from Hello Kitty in World Market! Recently, we had the opportunity to visit the Hello Kitty and Friends…
Victimhood in Marriage: Our Story
If you’re a blog skimmer, I’ll save you some time. If you’re struggling with constantly feeling like a victim in your marriage, you know it’s a problem, and you want help, do these things: Pray. Ask God to help you…
What to do with a Free Day in Seattle: A Parents’ Staycation
If you find yourself with a free day in the city of Seattle, you’re bound to want to get out and explore. I work from home and Josh is a daddy to our 2 kiddos and getting around everyone,…