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Easy to Pack Beach Toys 

Easy to Pack Beach Toys 

June 2, 2025

Whether you are flying to a beach destination or packing the car and trying to save space, here’s your guide to easy to pack beach toys. When I think of beach toys and activities, I think of loading up a wagon and pulling it down to the beach. That’s great if you are in a beach house for the week… Read More

Filed Under: Gift Ideas for Kids, Kids' Rooms, Organization, Preschoolers, School Age, Summer, Tips & Tricks, Toddlers, Travel, Uncategorized

March Activity Calendar for Kids

March Activity Calendar for Kids

February 29, 2024

We shared a March Activity calendar for kids years ago and it’s remained a blog favorite. There are also lots of new kids crafts and activities on the blog since then, so this calendar links to the blog posts with the activities listed. Ready for tons of ideas for kids activities this month? Download and print the calendar (free!) and… Read More

Filed Under: Free Printables, Organization, Spring, St. Patrick's Day

Quiet Time Boxes for Preschoolers: Me Time Boxes

Quiet Time Boxes for Preschoolers: Me Time Boxes

January 11, 2024

Adding a little update! This post about Quiet Time Boxes has become a very popular one over the years. Since so many of us are home this year with our little ones and can use all the “quiet time” help we can get… I’m adding a few NEW favorites for quiet time boxes. ALSO, visit our Simple Preschool At Home… Read More

Filed Under: Organization, School Age, Toddlers Tagged With: Independent Play, Quiet Time Boxes, Quiet Time for Preschoolers, Quiet Time for Toddlers, Quiet Time Ideas

Getting Back to a Routine

Getting Back to a Routine

October 25, 2021

I enjoy reading the questions and answers when other bloggers post the “ask me a question” on Instagram. I try to do it myself now and then. It’s fun to see what people are “wondering” or want to see more of. This time the questions I got centered around 2 themes: renovation updates (after photos coming!) and more about life… Read More

Filed Under: From the Heart, Organization, Parenting, Uncategorized Tagged With: Boden, chore charts, laundry, life with 5 kids, Mini Boden

Home Updates Should Always Include First Alert

Home Updates Should Always Include First Alert

May 27, 2021

Thank you First Alert for sponsoring this post. Don’t wait to replace! We are currently preparing to do some pretty major home renovations. Stage one have been cleaning out the house. We’ll have to have 2 floors completely empty. In our plans, First Alert has come up a few times. For one, it’s on our list of things to make… Read More

Filed Under: Organization

Preparing for a Year of Sports & Activities

Preparing for a Year of Sports & Activities

September 18, 2019

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Mabel’s Labels. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. It seems each year, my big kids sign up for more activities, sports and more involved teams. This year, the their little brothers are joining in the in the mayhem too. I can only imagine what it will be like in a few… Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, Organization, School Age, Uncategorized

Preparing for a Fall-on-the-Go

Preparing for a Fall-on-the-Go

September 9, 2019

We’re heading into fall which always seems to be our most “on-the-go” season. Maybe it’s because it comes after summer, which is our super relaxed season. Fall means 4 kids starting school and activities. As they grow, our fall season gets busier and busier. My husband and I recently sat down to chat all things fall schedules and how we’re… Read More

Filed Under: Organization, Uncategorized Tagged With: on the go

October Dinner Calendar: Another Month of Meal Planning

October Dinner Calendar: Another Month of Meal Planning

September 27, 2018

By: Andrea Westervelt October starts in just a few days and today I’m sharing a printable meal calendar for a month of meal planning. I definitely like to plan my meals ahead. Although we shop often at farmers markets, I usually head there with some idea of what I am making, so I know what veggies I need or what… Read More

Filed Under: Organization, Recipes Tagged With: dinner calendar, meal planning

Organize Your Weekly Shopping with These FREE Printables

Organize Your Weekly Shopping with These FREE Printables

May 29, 2018

I do not like grocery shopping. I also do not like to feel unorganized and like I am spending too much money where I could be saving. When it comes to weekly shopping, I was finding I visit the same stores weekly but with no plan of action. I knew there were certain things I needed from certain stores, but… Read More

Filed Under: Free Printables, Moms, Organization, Recipes Tagged With: free printable, grocery budget, grocery lists

Desert Island: Must Have Baby Gear for 2018

Desert Island: Must Have Baby Gear for 2018

March 29, 2018

Welcome new mom Kristin to the blog! She’s sharing “Must Have Baby Gear for 2018”. Kristin is the mother of a 2 month old little boy and after tons of research and registry gifts, she’s sharing what she used most and what was truly key the first month with a new baby. Must Have Baby Gear for 2018 I recently… Read More

Filed Under: Babies, Baby Gear, Organization, Parenting Tagged With: Baby Gear, baby gifts, baby must haves, Baby registry, babyganicf, dockatot, grace, guest post

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