We love spring around here! The days are a little longer, the sun shines a little brighter, and even the rainy days aren't too bad! Best of all, though, spring lets us get out of the house. Being cooped up all winter is enough to make kids and adults go nuts, am-I-right?! Here's a freebie activity to try inside or outside (if you're in need for some fresh air)! … [Read more...]
February: Favorite Things
In honor of this month of love, this month's favorites are all things that have helped and continue to help grow my relationship with my hubbs. 5 Love Languages Book by Gary Chapman After reading about the different love languages, I felt like I understood so much more about my husband, myself and how our relationship worked. It taught me alot about how to love my hubby in ways that would be most meaningful to him. I'm a sucker for any kind of "test" or "quiz" and this book has one for each partner to take as well as discussion promtps to encourage talking through your new found love … [Read more...]
Nanny Life: 10 days of Valentines Day Activities for Kids
When I do a countdown or sit down to plan a month of activities, I take into consideration days that the big kids will be off school as well as what day's Little Bro has preschool. The days we don't have PreK, we have more time to do bigger activities! Then, it's off to Pinterest I go in search of ideas that match my theme. For February, the theme is - of course - love, hearts and valentines! Below you'll find our "countdown" as well as links to the original sources! Why invent the wheel when there are so many awesome ideas out there! (Because I am only with the kiddos on weekdays, our … [Read more...]
Luke: Introducing Jesus – A Free Lesson and Handout!
I have always been known as the girl with many jobs. I could never seem to have just one! Growing up, they varied from helping on the farm, to baling hay, to babysitting, to cleaning neighbor's homes. In high school, I cleaned houses, babysat, taught swim lessons, was a lifeguard, and worked evenings at Dairy Queen. In college, I balanced a job, school work, and elementary classroom experience. … [Read more...]
Nanny Life – A New Year
I have worked for the same family for about a year and a half now! I have seen the youngest two (now 4, 2) hit some major milestones and have gotten to be a part of their growth! I LOVE my job, and am so grateful that I finally get to go to work doing something I genuinely enjoy. I honestly never thought the nanny life was for me, but now I wouldn't trade it for anything! … [Read more...]