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How to Know if Your Little One is Ready for the Next Learning Adventure

A dear friend of mine whose oldest daughter is the same age as mine, has a preschooler. She is a beautiful, sweet surprise that has added so much to her family's lives. I count myself part of that family, and I can tell you: we all adore her. I watch her sweet mama do all the things mamas of littles do from day to day, and I can't help but think I don't have the energy for mothering small ones anymore! Those days are precious, but they can be long. It can be hard to keep little ones entertained and even harder to keep up with all the things their little minds want to know about sometimes. They grow and change so fast. One day, it’s all ...

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The Best Ways To Update Your Space Without Stress

Updating your home should be exciting, not overwhelming, but that’s often exactly what it is. Sometimes it feels like one big, expensive headache. One minute, you’re thinking you’ll just make one small change, and suddenly, you’re renovating a whole house because you keep finding more and more things to do, especially if you have an older home like we do. The long list of things to do can lead to a lot of stress.  The truth is, however, home updates don’t have to be stressful. In fact, the best ones usually aren’t. No matter whether you’re doing one small thing or making much larger changes, there are some excellent ways to move ahead with ...

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5 Tips to Make You More Handy Around the House

With one of our kids nearing the end of her college career, I can't help but wonder if we've taught her enough of the life skills she needs to take care of herself and her things when she heads out into the world on her own. After all, DIY is becoming something of a lost art. There was a time when all homeowners were able to make repairs and upgrades to their living spaces, but in this day and age, many do-it-yourself skills are dying out. With the rise of mobile devices and the internet, it is now easier than ever to find and hire someone to fix an issue in your home. Whether it’s a power outage or a water heater installation, help is just a ...

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Creative Indoor Activities for Rainy Days with Toddlers

Rainy days with a toddler can feel like an endless round of snack requests, toy volcanoes, and spontaneous fits of boredom. It’s tempting to stay hidden away, but with the right activities, a drizzly afternoon can be nice and rewarding. The Ultimate DIY Sensory Bin If you haven’t done a sensory bin yet, you’re in for a simple parenting victory. You just need a big container and some textures for your kiddo to dig into—like rice, pasta, pom-poms, or lentils. Throw in some scoops, cups, and spoons, and you’ve got an active play area that will engage them much longer than you’ll anticipate. It’s extremely easy to customize based on your ...

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Why Your Home Needs a Fireplace and What You Need to Do if You Have One

One of the most disappointing things about the mild winter we just had was not the lack of snow. It was the fact we NEVER used our fireplace. I'm not kidding. Not even once. Usually, we keep it going for days at a time, but not this year. It was frustrating to me because nothing beats the comforting glow of a fireplace on a cold evening. From crackling wood fires to flickering gas flames, fireplaces have an undeniable appeal that instantly transforms any home into an inviting retreat. While the charm of a fireplace cannot be denied, owning and maintaining one requires a few must-dos that must be considered before adding one into your home or ...

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