The cost of a college education can be staggering, but there’s hope for me and other parents and students aiming to avoid the burden of student loans. In a compelling episode of Katie Fenske’s podcast, we dive deep into the world of scholarships with the knowledgeable Dave Peterson, a father and scholarship coach who helped…
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Best Easter Books for Young Children
With Easter on the horizon, I wanted to pull out our favorite Easter picture books to read to my kids. I’ve put together a list of our favorite Easter books that you can add to your home library. (As an Amazon affiliate I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost…
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Whether you are flying or driving, keeping your children entertained while traveling is a job in itself. Having made multiple flights and road trips with my own kids, I have compiled a list of our favorite travel items that have help us survive the hours in the air or on the road with our kids.…
Read MoreThe Best Books I Read in 2022
As I looked back at the books I read in 2022, I felt there were too many great ones not to share. As a mom of three young kids, squeezing in time to read in a true art but I think I am starting to master it now. This year, I have read books that…
Read MoreBest Gift for Boys Ages 2-10
Every year when Christmas rolls around, we have to put together a wish list for each of my boys for our families. I try to keep a running list all year with ideas that I come across but it is still hard to come up with ideas some years. I want things that I know…
Read MorePotty Training Must Haves
We are getting ready to potty train my third son. He is almost two and a half and is showing all the signs of being ready. I pulled out a list of all the things I need to have and am ready to go shopping . If you are wondering what you need to potty…
Read MoreBest Cooperative Board Games for Kids
I don’t know about you, but when I sit down to play a board game with my kids, I have visions of us laughing and enjoying our time together. But the reality is that usually my oldest son ends up cheating or my middle son starts crying that he didn’t win. Don’t get me wrong,…
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One of the best things to do before you start potty training your child, is to read them books about it. We are going to start potty training my youngest son in a month and I pulled out our favorite books to help prepare him for when the big day comes. Potty training can be…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Letter Board Quotes
Love is definitely in the air. As part of our home decorations for Valentine’s Day I love to fill my letter board with cute love quotes. I put together a list of my favorites. Cute Quotes: You’re The Bees Knees You Make My Heart Race I Love You A Bushel And A Peck You Are…
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Christmas books have become one of our highly anticipated Christmas traditions each year. Since my oldest son’s first Christmas, we have been adding to our Christmas library collection. A giant box comes out with our holiday decorations and the start of our Christmas reading begins. These books bring back memories, “Oh I remember that one,”…
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