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24 Christmas Books for Kids

By: Katie Fenske November 10, 2021November 30, 2021

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,”…

Christmas “Would You Rather” Questions

By: Katie Fenske November 8, 2021December 11, 2021

Kid Stuff

We love playing Would You Rather games in our house. It’s a great dinner table discussion or even a way to pass the time away on a car drive. I have put together some of our favorite Christmas Would You Rather Questions that you can ask your kids. You can also print this version and…

Variety is the Pumpkin Spice of Life

By: Katie Fenske November 4, 2021November 4, 2021

Mom Stuff, My Storiesmotherhood1 Comment

I sat in the Trader Joe’s parking lot staring at my cart full of pumpkins. I was sure that my husband, the minimalist in our relationship, was going to have a heart attack at the sight of all the pumpkins I had just purchased. I couldn’t help myself though. They were all so unique and…

Advent Calendars

By: Katie Fenske October 26, 2021October 31, 2021

Favorite Stuff, Kid StuffHolidays/Events

We love celebrating the Christmas season. The month of December is dedicated to building the excitement until the 25th. Advent calendars are a great way to do that. I have put together a list of our favorite, unique calendars for both young and old!

The Fear of the Known

By: Katie Fenske October 22, 2021October 22, 2021

Mom Stuff, My Storiesmom, motherhood, poetry1 Comment

With all the things that we know come along with pregnancy and those early newborn days, why do we ask women chose to do it more than once?

Halloween “Minute to Win It” Games

By: Katie Fenske October 17, 2021October 21, 2021

Kid Stuff

These Minute to Win It games are perfect for any Halloween party, family game night, or even a classroom party. What I love most about these games is that the supplies are very minimal, the games are easy to set-up and clean-up and each game can be adapted to suit the age level of your…

Halloween “Would You Rather” Game

By: Katie Fenske October 15, 2021October 15, 2021

Kid StuffHolidays/Events

At the dinner table, we love playing “Would You Rather.” My kids get a kick out of the funny scenarios we come up with and they create some funny ones of their own too. I created these fun Halloween themed “Would You Rather” Cards to play at the dinner table but you can always use…

Halloween Joke Cards For Your Kid’s Lunchbox

By: Katie Fenske October 11, 2021October 11, 2021

Kid StuffPrintables

With Halloween coming up, I wanted to add something spooktacular to my son’s lunchbox. He’s in second grade and is really getting into reading everything and loves a good joke. What better way to get into the Halloween spirit than with these Halloween Joke Cards. These are easy to print, and cut and throw next…

The Transformation of a Mother

By: Katie Fenske October 5, 2021October 6, 2021

My StoriesHolidays/Events

My oldest son was three years old and in a Transformers stage. You know, those toys that can change from a robot into a car? He had just discovered the toys and, much to my husband’s delight, equally liked the 80s cartoon. It was September and when we asked him what he wanted to be…

Easy Halloween Themed Snacks For Kids

By: Katie Fenske September 28, 2021September 28, 2021

Kid Stuff, Yummy StuffHolidays/Events1 Comment

My kids snack ALL…THE…TIME! Now that it is almost Halloween, I decided to make them some fun themed snacks. I’m no Martha Stewart. I am a mom that has very little time and energy to go over the top. Because I don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen, something that is quick and easy…