Life Right Now

Our days are full right now.

We are in the midst of a parenting season with lots of “little people needs,” as is the norm for a family with three children, ages 5 and under (and 12 chickens). Hours and minutes fly by, filled with dishes and laundry, potty training, homeschooling, church/community ministry commitments, gardening, doctor appointments,

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Feeling Summery

Our Staycation 2011

Post by Contributing Writer, Rachael

Summer is my FAVORITE season! You can tell because in the last year I have written several articles about some ideas for summer fun and budgeting including:

Planning the Perfect Staycation
Summer Jobs for Kids
Basic (and Free) Summer Fun

This year our summer will be different. In the last year

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Simple Household Baby Toys

Post by Contributing Writer, Nada

When Naomi was born, we received an influx of second hand items from our wonderful friends and families.  Clothes, books, and toys.  Oh my goodness, the toys!

We had made it known that we didn’t want Naomi to be given a lot of plastic toys, especially ones with plastic, with lights, with noise.

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Simplify Your Family Life (eBook Sale!)

In this season of having a newborn baby, simplicity and flexibility are the keys to juggling our life these days (well, everyday, really, but especially now!). Although I don’t always have time to add new things to my schedule, I am finding more reading time lately, during sessions of nursing our baby.

I’m excited about this spring’s

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Spring Change or Challenge?

Spring by striatic

Post by Contributing Writer, Rachael

Here in the Midwest we have had the warmest end to winter and start to spring. We have already seen weather in the 80’s. All this nice weather has brought on spring fever in our house! I am ready to clean, garage sale, thrift

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Decorating a Shared Children’s Room

My children were especially pleased to have their room finally decorated recently (after living here for over a year)! With a 5-year-old girl, a 2.5-year-old boy, and a new baby on the way, we kept the decor gender-neutral.

They love sharing a room together (and the baby will be with Mama & Daddy for awhile anyway), so

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New Book! Flourishing Spring: Nourishing Activities for Rainy Days

Flourishing Spring: Nourishing Activities for Rainy Days

Over 25 ideas for creating intentional moments with children, with multiple variations, allergy-friendly recipes, and simple resources. This 33-page ebook is a compilation of boredom busters, homemade gift ideas, and nourishing meal suggestions for filling a rainy day!

$5.95

(Downloads as a PDF

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Why Baby-Wearing Isn’t Just for Babies (or Mamas!)

From the first days with our little ones, I have chosen to wear my babies. It was a great way to bond during adoption, and later, to keep a nursing baby close while chasing a toddler (and I’m sure I’ll be wearing our newest infant soon!).

But I’m not the only one wearing the baby.

My

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Homemade Quiet Busy Books for Children

Quiet/Busy Book: Dress-Up Doll & Weave-It Pages

One of my children’s favorite quiet activities is our homemade “quiet/busy” book, which I made as a Christmas gift. It is often included in their church bag or taken in the car on road trips.

I originally made it for our 5-year-old daughter, but we were all surprised

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3 Projects in 1 : Hand warmers, Cold Packs, “Bean” Bag Toy {& Giveaway!}

Post by Contributing Writer, Emily

This project has been one of the simplest things I’ve ever done, especially considering that the same finished project has 3 different purposes. The fabric you choose can make this appropriate for anyone from kiddos to grown-ups, boys or girls.

Hand Warmers: Toss a set in the

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