If you are hosting the family Christmas gathering, you may be feeling overwhelmed with all there is to do. You may need some family help with Christmas preparations this year. A chore jar or mug may be what you need to get the family to help out. Here’s how to do it… Note: Some links […]
What To Get The Essential Oils Lady For Christmas
Do you know an essential oils lady? You know, the one that has an “oil for everything”? If she is someone close to you, you may want to get her a gift for Christmas that has something to do with essential oils. It’s okay if you have not studied them yourself. You can still get […]
DIY White Elephant Christmas Gift Ideas Under Five Dollars
Looking for DIY White Elephant Christmas gift ideas under five dollars each? This year you can make them yourself with these cute, clever ideas. These make great gifts for her or gifts for him. So it doesn’t matter who gets your gift, they will be very happy! Let’s get started so you won’t arrive empty-handed. I […]
Make A Wrapping Station In Your Laundry Room
Do you have a wrapping station at your house? To prevent overwhelm this holiday season, it is best to wrap gifts you have purchased for others as they come in your door. In our house with eight children this is also a must to prevent peeking! Here is how to make a wrapping station in […]
30 Gift Ideas Under $30 For The Person Who Has Everything
30 Gift Ideas for the person who has everything! All of these ideas are gifts I would be excited to give or receive. These prices may have changed since the time of posting. Some of the links are “smart” and will update with the new price automatically. Some, you may click in to purchase and […]
DIY No Sew Snowman Pillow Christmas Decoration For The Home
Let’s make some snowman pillow Christmas decorations for your home or as gifts to others! Making a snowman pillow is a great project for older kids as a club activity and the items could be donated to dress up a nursing home or firehouse for the Christmas Season! Or, you could make these and sell […]
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – Holiday Traditions
Holiday Traditions It’s the most wonderful time of the year to be a kid and do all of the fun traditions that lead up to Christmas. Christmas is the best time to be a kid. You just never know what will stick out in your child’s mind and what he/she will remember. Here are […]
Unique Stocking Stuffers for your Adult Children
This Christmas, give your grown children a one of a kind gift in their stocking that they can enjoy and remember you by for years to come. Here are some unique stocking stuffers for your adult children. Note: Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make […]
These Snowman Bathroom Sets Will Lift Your Holiday Spirit
A while back, I was visiting at a friend’s home and I was moody inside about something negative one of my teens had said to me. I went to the bathroom to pray and “put on a happy face” and as I walked in the room reflecting on my “mood,” I was cheered up by […]
10 Great Gifts For Fun Dads To Enjoy With Their Kids
My husband, Mike, is a really fun Dad. He works very hard at work and plays hard at home (we have eight kids), so when we are looking for Father’s Day, Birthday or Christmas presents for him, we like to get him something he can enjoy with the kids. Here are some gifts for […]
Our Favorite Children’s Easter Book
Do you have a favorite Christian children’s Easter book you like to read to your children? I have eight children and I do have a favorite Easter book that we have been using for many years. It is called, “Love One Another: the last days of Jesus”. It is retold by Lauren Thompson and illustrated […]
St. Patrick’s Day Printable Decorations Under $5
St. Patrick’s Day is here and you can still decorate your home for the occasion! Some of us may have friends or children’s friends coming over for a St. Patrick’s Day Party and want to look festive, but are too busy preparing food and getting the house cleaned up to spend time driving to the […]
Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Recipe
It’s that time of year again! Don’t you just LOVE Valentine’s Day! We homeschool and do so many fun things for Valentine’s Day. A large group of homeschool families meets at a local bowling alley that opens up paid bowling (with a large group discount) for a special Valentine’s Day party where the kids of […]
Practical Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas
If you are short on money this year or would just prefer to put more time and love into your gift giving, no worries! You can give your loved ones practical homemade Christmas gifts that they will use and love. Just check out these ideas on Etsy. Links have been provided for your ease of […]