Big Love Small Moments – Page 2 – for imperfect people loving and growing with imperfect children

Whoever came up with the phrase “Terrible Twos” is seriously mistaken. There is nothing terrible about two-year-olds. Two-year-olds are AMAZING and can teach you a lot about life if you care to listen. Toddlers are...

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Activities for Kids, Budget Conscious

What to do with your family this Fall – The Ultimate Fall Bucket List

August 25, 2020

I can’t get enough of roasting marshmallows on a bonfire, cozy socks, visiting orchards and going on autumn hikes to see the fall foliage. Fall is a season of comfort and cozy if you ask...

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Budget Conscious, Organizing Your Home

How to Organize Your Drawer like Marie Kondo

August 23, 2020

I know some of you might think that the way you fold clothes doesn’t matter, but I'm here to tell you and show you, how you fold your clothes is crucial to staying organized. SERIOUSLY!

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Activities for Kids, Budget Conscious, Home Schooling

Kids in the Kitchen – How to Involve Small Children with Cooking During the Holidays

August 22, 2020

For some people, it can be hard to know where to start in the kitchen with your little ones. A kitchen can be a very dangerous place. It can feel so stressful and overwhelming to...

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Activities for Kids, Home Schooling, Organizing Your Home

How to Teach Letter Sounds – Homeschooling Preschool

August 18, 2020

This is the fourth post in a series of posts covering teaching literacy skills to young children at home. To see the home page for this series, click on “Teach Your Child Early Reading Skills“...

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Activities for Kids, Budget Conscious, Organizing Your Home

DIY Christmas Gifts for Kids to Make and Give

August 17, 2020

Christmas might feel far away, but now is the perfect time to start planning and creating some beautiful DIY treasures! If you want to save money and stick to a budget this Christmas, DIY gifts...

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Encouragement, Organizing Your Home

Secrets to Coping with Stress and Staying Home with Kids in the time of COVID 19

August 9, 2020

Times are hard. Parenting is hard. Pandemic parenting is even harder! We are facing obstacles we’d never thought we’d face. So, how do we stay sane as parents during quarantine with our kids?! I'll let...

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Activities for Kids, Home Schooling, Organizing Your Home

How to Stock Your Art Cabinet for Inspiring Young Artists

August 7, 2020

There are just SO MANY reasons to incorporate art into your daily routine and into your home. But if you don't have a well stocked art cabinet it can be hard to know where to...

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Activities for Kids

25 Art Activities to Inspire Your Child’s Creativity

August 7, 2020

Creative thinking, creative expression, and creative learning are all goals of open ended are activities. Although I love a good craft, I much prefer open ended, process focused, art activities that don't constrain a child's...

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Activities for Kids, Budget Conscious

DIY (Budget Friendly) Kids Toys to Make Today

August 4, 2020

Are you a parent struggling to keep your sanity during these crazy, pandemic times? Are you staying at home more with your kids because of lockdowns and quarantine? Are you attempting the juggling act of...

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