This week, I certainly didn't hit the mark in terms of training. I was tired and stressed and trying to fit 4 weeks of projects into one week. It didn't work and I had to change expectations. I thought I would start this Training Tuesday with a tip for you. This may sound gross to talk about, but let's just be real. Running is a sweaty sport. Just wait until you hear your five year old daughter ... Read More about Training Tuesday – Half Marathon Week 8
Color Block and Baker’s Twine Birthday Card
I've got two new cards to show you today. These are some of my favorite cards I have made to date. I love the colors! I love the baker's twine I used to add some fun to each card. I got my baker's twine from Pick Your Plum. If you haven't signed up for their email, go to their site to sign up. They have a great craft deal each day! Fun stuff! First let me say that I got the idea for this card ... Read More about Color Block and Baker’s Twine Birthday Card
Kid’s Command Central – Parenting Battle-plan
I write this post with a little bit of concern because I want to first and foremost state that I am not an expert. I am sharing what we are using as parents at this time in our journey of parenting. It may be something that makes sense to you, your style family, your kids personalities. It may not be. I haven't made up my mind yet if I think it is the best thing on the planet. Might sound weird, ... Read More about Kid’s Command Central – Parenting Battle-plan
Homeschool Helper: The Importance of Fitness
On our trip to Arizona this year, I had some moments of clarity and proudness as a parent. We homeschool and have for 6 years now. As homeschool parents, many of us struggle with how to fit it all in and how to make sure we are giving our children a well rounded education. So many of the homeschoolers I know and talk to when I work at our local convention neglect physical fitness. Most ... Read More about Homeschool Helper: The Importance of Fitness
Training Tuesday – Half Marathon Training Week 7
I've got another week down! Yay! I've been dedicated to my training for 7 weeks now. Kind of makes me feel like a 'real' athlete. That could just be the post Olympics rush talking. I'm no elite athlete, but I'm doing great for what I'm training to do. You know, I really appreciate all of your comments on my posts and my training posts. You all are the best and I appreciate your ... Read More about Training Tuesday – Half Marathon Training Week 7
Pom Pom Gift Wrap
Well, we might as well just clear the air now, I think I may have a pom pom problem. They are just so stinking cute and add so much fun to so many things. They are easy and quick to make. My girls love making them... and I could go on! If I don't post on my blog for a while, I've either been admitted to rehab for pom pom addiction or I've snuck off to make more! ... Read More about Pom Pom Gift Wrap
Kid’s Command Central
This week in my series about my new command central. I'm going to show you the final finished kid's portion. I'm calling it my Kid's Command Central. Doesn't it look pretty, organized and simple? I'm so happy with how it turned out. We have been using this portion of our Command Central since May. It has been working really well! So, let me show you some of the details and tell you how you can ... Read More about Kid’s Command Central
Sugar Cone Cupcake Baking the Easy Way {Tutorial}
I have now made cupcakes in sugar cones two times. I think they are so fun and cute in their end result, but I also think they can be a frustrating to bake as they are hard to arrange and keep from tipping over in the oven. I tried one method the first time I made them (the Teepee's above) and improved on that method when we recently attempted to make Olympic Torches in a sugar cone. If you ... Read More about Sugar Cone Cupcake Baking the Easy Way {Tutorial}
Half Marathon Training ~ Week 6
Well, another week done! This is the first week that I didn't complete a long run. Boo! My training is going really well. I was able to complete both of my shorter runs. I also did the same speed training that I did last week, where I run as fast as I can from one point in the run to another point. In Train Like a Mother: How to Get Across Any Finish Line - and Not Lose Your Family, Job, or ... Read More about Half Marathon Training ~ Week 6
Swimming Like Fishies! Swim Instructor Gift {Printable}
For the last month, swim lessons took over our days. Pumpkin took lessons for the whole month. Snowflake took 2 weeks of lessons.Pumpkin came soo close to being an independent swimmer and is so frustrated that she is not quite there. I think she did fantastic for her age and for never having lessons prior to this. Snowflake really worked hard on polishing some strokes and learning others. She ... Read More about Swimming Like Fishies! Swim Instructor Gift {Printable}