• Five Love Languages: Love Tank

    Would you like to learn how to fill up your child’s Love Tank?  Just like a car needs gas to move, your little child’s little heart needs to be filled up each day with your love.  Let’s address ways you can fill up a love tank vs. ways that empty a love tank.  We’ll also […]

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  • Tips for visiting Jamestown Settlement with Kids

    Pin It In an effort to make 4th grade Virginia History come to life, we headed to Jamestown Settlement.  We read the books, talked to people, and still I got confused when we arrived.  It’s really not that complicated of a place, but here are a few tips to help you: 1.  The Visitor’s Center […]

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  • Yogurt Pancakes with Blueberries

    Breakfast…. it’s what’s for dinner!  In an effort to feed my hungry boys and keep them full, I found this recipe on the side of the Chobani Vanilla Yogurt container and modified it a little.  The protein in the Chobani helped keep them full for a long time!  I froze the leftovers and hope to use […]

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  • Busy Kids in Action

    Kayla – age 10 and Jordan – age 8 with their awesome paintings!  I love how little Ty wanted to get in the photo too! —- Awesome Job Girls!  Kayla and Jordan were inspired by Lauren’s tutorial on the owl painting.  Thanks so much for sharing Bernadette! — Want to make my day?  Send me a […]

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  • LEGO Beanbag Tutorial (10 year old friendly)

    My almost 10 year old designed this great LEGO head tutorial today.  Enjoy!Supplies needed:  1 sheet of craft felt, permanent marker, stuffing, rice, and hot glue (parent job) His handwritten pattern Cut 3 rectangles2 circles2 cardboard circles Glue it in a circle (back flaps) Glue the flaps to the cardboard scrap. Glue the felt circle […]

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  • The Teen Brain: Is My Teenager Normal?

    Trust me, I’ve started to ask myself this question, “Is my Teen normal?”  or “Why is talking to my teen like talking to a toddler?”  They remember the first part I say, but not the last.  They’re growing like weeds and we’re buying shoes all the time.  What in the world is going on?! I […]

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