We are trying to do less candy for our at-home celebrations this year. Not because we are trying to limit candy, but because we know that he will be getting candy at so many little events and from family. Every holiday, we end up with so much candy!! So, we are going to move in […]
Celebrations / Easter / Gift Ideas / Holidays
Non Candy Easter Basket Fillers
We are trying to do less candy for our at-home celebrations this year. Not because we are trying to limit candy, but because we know that he will be getting candy at so many little events and from family. Every holiday, we end up with so much candy!! So, we are going to move in […]
Chloe's Projects / Easter / Holidays / Laser Engraved / Projects
Easter Tokens
I was reading the Instagram Stories of a Mom I follow this week, and she was talking about holiday traditions and struggling with what to do for her family. She was saying how it seems like every holiday she is getting her kids more and more stuff. Someone reminded her that most people cannot recall […]
Grief / Guest Posts
Grief with Closing One Chapter of Life
Hello! My name is Lori Klein. I am a wife and a mom of two as well as a dog mom to an adorable 9 year old beagle named Samus! We live in Lakeville, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis. I have been married to my husband Aaron for just under 8 years. We have a […]
A Day in the Life / Family Fun / Favorite Places / Just For Fun / Mom Life
Favorite Places to Go with Different Aged Kids
Having Brooks and Sawyer is so much fun, it keeps us very busy! We really enjoy getting out, exploring, and having fun experiences. We knew this would come with some challenges with two of different ages, we divide and conquer a lot. Taking turns with who goes with who, hoping to make sure both boys […]
CNC / Jennie's Projects / Projects / Woodworking / X-Carve Projects
Lap Desk
I have been thinking about getting Brooks a lap desk for a bit now and had the realization that I could definitely make one for him and it would be easy! I envisioned this getting used for coloring and with his tablet some. Once it was made I quickly started seeing other possibilities too! We […]
Thrifting
Secondhand Finds
I am very big into thrifting. I love the thrill of the hunt and I love the feeling of finding something really special. I also love saving money and getting a great deal, and the idea of using what is already out there. With kids especially, they go through clothes, shoes and even toys very […]
Favorite Finds / Favorites / Gift Guide / Just For Fun / Mom Life / Must Haves
My Last 5 Amazon Purchases
I have scored some really great things on amazon in the last few weeks and I wanted to share! Some of these are basics that we keep in our house and some are new finds.
A Day in the Life / Just For Fun / Mom Life / Parenting / Things to Remember
Kids Do and Say the Darndest Things: Brooks and Sawyer Edition
We wanted to share something light hearted and funny today! So this is our version of Kids Do the Darndest Things! Because don’t they though? And it happens so often we forget a lot of what they do and say that makes us laugh! We hope us sharing sparks a memory for you about your […]
Ask for Help / Be Intentional / Make Yourself a Priority / Mom Life / Parenting / Self Care
Mom Guilt
“Mom Guilt: It’s the idea or feeling, that as a mother you are being selfish by doing something for yourself. Somehow we discount all the other things we do for our family and only focus on the one thing we aren’t doing for our family and feel bad for it.” ~Caitlin Otwell from Soaringhigher.press This […]
CNC / Just For Fun / Laser Engraved / Projects
Play Dough Stampers
Brooks has been more interested in play dough lately and LOVES dinosaurs and volcanoes! He LOVES his Dinosaur escape game and it has really encouraged his love for dinosaurs and volcanoes even more! I decided to bring all of those things together with dinosaur play dough stampers with volcanoes, a dino track, tree, and letters! […]