Category: Time to Celebrate

There is so much to love about springtime. New life, warmer weather, fresh beginnings. To me, it’s always felt like a time of big changes and it’s a great time to capture the kids in …

This morning we had the opportunity to lead on of our small homeschool co-op groups in a lesson about St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a younger group so we kept it pretty simple. Note: This post …

St. Patrick’s Day has been one of my favorite holidays since returning from Ireland. It’s a great time to remind my kids what’s so special about our former home and have a little celebration. We’ve …

I have this thing with rewriting songs. Last year I did a parenting re-mix of Jingle Bells and as Honeybun wrapped up kindergarten, my own version of In Summer from Frozen. This year, as Christmas fast approaches, …

Nothing says “Christmastime” to me more than seeing holiday lights up all over. And while I don’t like how the holidays are creeping into the world earlier and earlier, when I’m ready for it (after …

Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone. A successful dinner with family and after-dinner drinks and socializing with neighbors made for a great day. But I didn’t realize until after the kids were in bed and my …

Over the past eight years and four kids, we’ve amassed a significant amount of toys. And no matter how hard we try to keep them under control and to a minimum, it constantly feels like …

Over the years I’ve tried different ways to spend this time of year developing an appreciation for all we have to be thankful for. We’ve created thankful turkeys and spent a lot of time talking …

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyCareGivingStory #CollectiveBias The holidays have become a bittersweet time for me. I’ve always loved the holidays. It’s when we …

You’re probably not surprised to hear that one of my favorite holiday traditions is going to see The Nutcracker (though you might be surprised to know that I’ve only performed in it twice: the two years …