My family lives across the country from grandparents. While my husband and I are Washingtonians, our kids are little Iowans. We love living in the Midwest, but we never forget that we came from the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It's important to stay connected from a distance and … [Read more...]
Goosebumps Birthday Party Ideas
Are you ready to throw an awesome Goosebumps birthday party? The Goosebumps book series by R.L. Stine emerged in children's literature in 1992 and continues to gain new readers, including my 9 year-old son. His school librarian highlighted the series this October and he … [Read more...]
PhotoWall Wallpaper Review
PhotoWall wallpaper takes wallpaper into the 21st century with modern wall murals made from professional artwork or your favorite photograph. The unique PhotoWall process is intended to update and simply the traditional wallpapering process. Their ordering system allows customers … [Read more...]
6 DIY Painting Tips for Busy Moms
Every 10 weeks, I enjoy a week-long break between graduate school terms. This past week, I promised my kids I would finally paint their bedrooms, but I needed some painting tips. Both of my older children have attic rooms with great character, including awesome nooks. My … [Read more...]
The Choose Kindness Game 2017 Update
My family lived in London during the summer of 2014 and we looked for creative ways to entertain ourselves on days when we needed a break from sightseeing. One afternoon, my 8-year-old daughter and I sat on the floor of our Greenwich flat and created a game for the family to … [Read more...]