by Simple Life and Home | Jun 4, 2013 | Celebrating, Money Savers
It’s June, which is getting close to “birthday season” at our house. Our birthdays cluster around the second half of the year, right along with all the typical fall celebrations…and Christmas, of course. All that celebrating could potentially...
by Simple Life and Home | Mar 10, 2013 | Celebrating
Ever since my kids were little, we’ve been hiding plastic Easter eggs for a family Easter egg hunt. There’s something so precious about those chubby little fingers reaching out to pick up a brightly colored egg, one that barely fits in their tiny little hands! What’s...
by Simple Life and Home | Feb 10, 2013 | Celebrating
Before I talk about how to make a family outing jar, I’d like to give a few reasons why you should make one. If your family is anything like ours, you’re probably high on extracurricular activities and low on quality family time. (Sitting around the TV together...
by Simple Life and Home | Jan 27, 2013 | Celebrating
I don’t know about you, but occasionally (despite my best efforts to keep things simple!) our family’s schedule gets overcrowded with a slew of activities and events. Certainly, I’m thrilled to offer my children a wide range of enriching activities outside the home....
by Simple Life and Home | Jan 26, 2013 | Celebrating
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. In years past, we haven’t done much to celebrate this holiday as a family. This year, however, I decided to take advantage of this “season of love,” using it as a tool to strengthen our family ties and teach some servant...
by Simple Life and Home | Sep 11, 2012 | Celebrating
Just like everyone reading this post, I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news that a plane had flown through the first tower of the World Trade Center. I was driving to work, just ten days before our first child was due to enter this world. I remember...