Michigan doesn’t know what season it wants to be in yet. Over the weekend, we were outside in 60 degree weather wearing t-shirts and buying new flip-flops. Kent moved our lawn furniture out of the garage and set it up on the patio. On Monday, I washed and put away… Read More
Installing a sump pump battery back-up is a great way to keep your basement dry. It’s one of four possibilities we’ll look at to prevent your basement from flooding. You’ve probably heard the saying “April showers bring May flowers”. Unfortunately, in our neck of the woods, April showers combined with soggy… Read More
Are you overwhelmed with the clutter and chaos of toys in your home? Tackle toy organization this spring with these ten easy tips to tame your toys. If your home is anything like ours, the toys multiply faster than you can imagine. This is especially true after birthdays and holidays.… Read More
Warmer temperatures and diminishing mountains of snow continue to signal the arrival of spring in Michigan. This is spring break week, where seemingly half the state packs up their minivans and head for Florida. Our family took an early spring break a few weeks ago, so we’re feeling slightly jealous… Read More
Have you heard the phrase “cleaning with kids in the house is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos”? Spring cleaning with small children can be frustrating. Use these 5 tips and tricks to actually get the job done in a way that’s fun for you and your little helpers.… Read More
Crafts with toddlers and kids can be messy and unpredictable. They often don’t go as planned. This Easter Egg Finger Painting Craft is fun, but no exception. Ever have one of those moments with your toddler where the craft you envisioned didn’t go as planned? In my head, the Easter… Read More
Well, hello Spring! It’s nice of you to finally join us. Please stick around for a while. The sunshine, warmer temps and melting snow have been such a welcome change this week. The boys and I even got outside to play a few times. We’re almost giddy after being cooped… Read More
Tired of the usual methods for coloring Easter eggs with food coloring or store-bought dyes? We’ve hunted down a dozen unique and creative ways to color a dozen eggs. Easter is one of my favorite times of the year. I come from a very large family. This is the one… Read More
Whether you’re keen on quinoa or trying it for the first time, this recipe for Creamy Garlic Parmesan Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes is one you’ll love. If you’re looking for a food with super powers, I’ve found your answer. My friend, Liz, introduced me to quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) for… Read More
I love to take photos. At our house, I’ve been dubbed the “mammarazzi” for all the pictures I take of our boys. Until recently, though, I’ve been a point and shoot kind of girl. Words like aperture and shutter speed were foreign concepts to me. As the boys grow and… Read More
