THEY DON’T KNOW, BUT I’M SCARED
Last summer my husband introduced our six year old and four year old to skate parks. I thought he was out of his mind. Really? My son just learned to ride his scooter a little bit and my daughter pushed hers around while walking next to it. He got them skate boards that they barely…
How Do Children Learn To Be Inventors?
I will never forget my first blue tool box that my Daddy gave me when I was a little girl. He bought me a hammer and some nails too. My Dad passed away about two years ago. He was a hardworking man who built my childhood home from the ground. My Mom still lives there…
Mommy Will You Sit Down?
My six year old boy asked me today, “Mommy will you sit down next to me while I finish my lunch?” I almost said no. The last thing I wanted to do was sit down. I had a to-do-list to get done. But, I said yes anyway. How could I resist such a sweet invitation from…
My Reason For Writing!
It’s the day after Christmas and I am happy to be here with you and writing. I hope you had a Merry Christmas. Mine was delightful! I’m excited to get back into my day to day writing. I’d like to share a post with you about why I blog and write. God created moms to travel…
Home Docarating With Family Christmas Puzzles
Heidi Hopkins is a wonderful Wife, Mom, Grandparent, Daughter, Friend, and Sister to me. She is a creative Homemaker and everything she does fills a room with joy!! Today she is here to show us how we can create beautiful Christmas memories with puzzles. The adorable picture above is displayed in a corner of her festive cabin. I could just hang out in her home all…
Winter Wonderland Decorating and Homemaking Treasures
Today joining us is a very creative, talented, and fun loving person who has a gift in homemaking. Her adorable cabin up in the mountains is filled with decorative treasures that she has collected and made over the years. I am so proud to introduce to you my sister Heidi Hopkins who shares tips on decorating. Over the many years…
May We Never Loose Our Sense Of Wonder To Fear
Six years ago I remember rubbing my big round tummy and wondering who is this little one that I call Jelly Bean. Rocking back and forth resting my heavy pregnant feet, visions of me holding my newborn in my arms filled my tired mind with delight. Falling asleep in the middle of the day happened…
Build A Snowman Indoors – Children’s Creative Activities
It’s been a little bit too cold to play outside. My kids see the snow outside and they want to build a snowman. And so we made snowmen today. Lunch Time Snowman With a cup I cut out circles for the snowballs and then I spread cream cheese to make it nice and white. For snow…
Freezing Blizzard Day Calls For Creative Indoor Play
It was freezing cold here and my kids have been stuck indoors for three days. For an active six year old and silly willy four year old this is not easy. Kids got to run and play in the fresh air. Staying indoors makes us all a bit stir crazy. But I’m determined to make the best of these…
