Beat the "I'm bored" blues with these tried and true kids crafts. Seems like we've all been there- we're stuck inside and the kids are bored. Maybe it is just too hot to go out (or maybe you get a lot of rainy days in your neck of the woods). Then comes complaining...
Kids
Gifts for Middle School Girls
Julia is the best gift giver. She has always loved surprising people with the most thoughtful presents. (I think she gets that from her Aunt Theresa and Uncle BJ). She wanted to do something special for her friends - with her money. So sweet. She came up with things...
Just Pictures | Cloud watching in Arizona on a Friday night
This is why I write
Written December 2012: the coolest part is that the really awesome moments begin to outweigh the exhaustion you settle into this wonderful new rhythm and become a new you  it only gets better you get to adore them and encourage them and be their hero good stuff you...
Arizona Moms Network | LEGO KidsFest | Phoenix, Arizona
For the first time LEGO KidsFest arrived in Arizona at University of Phoenix Stadium. Enjoy seeing Kate’s view and her LEGO KidsFest review.
Grandma Camp {2013}
Cousins and Football. We spent this weekend with Brian's family. I'm blessed. My in-laws are awesome. I just love them to pieces. The Dallas crew came down to H-town and one of Brian's sisters hosted us. Good food, lots of football and lots of time at the pool. Who...
Summer | Week Four
Summer, Week Three was all about chores. They are doing a great job getting in the rhythm of adding a few more chores to their weeks. It is amazing what a few extra helping hands does for my sanity. In addition to their laundry, the trash and their bathroom, they are...
Painting and Messes
They love to paint. Anything laying around the house that can be painted - will be painted by my crew. It used to stress me out. I used to worry about what would get messed up and ruined with paint. Well, the older I get and the more I realize that it is just stuff,...
Summer | Week Three
For summer week three, we concentrated on getting into our routine. I created this chore chart using cute printables from Our Crazy Busy Bunch. {Click here - she has some very cute ones!} We wrote out our commission (a.k.a. allowance), giving and savings plans. We...
Summer Crayon Melts
Yesterday we made history - we hit 119 degrees here in the desert. I have always wanted to try this craft, so I decided yesterday was the perfect day for this craft with Julia. I think Meg was the first person to show me this craft. {Click here}. I was very creative...