Valentine's Day is special and fun and can be a memorable day. It can also feel overwhelming because there are so many ideas out there, and they can get extensive and expensive. I want to give you some family Valentine's day ideas that are not only simple, but really sweet for your kids! These ideas include the oldest all the way down to the youngest and everyone can enjoy them! Fu[...]
We just got back from Kauai!! So I thought it would be the perfect time to update our blog post from 2 years ago (Hawaii Vacation as a family of 8) with our current faves. Kauai has become a really special place for us and we are so thankful to be able to go back! LET’S START WITH SOME OVERALL TIPS Travel: We used our trusty orange suitcases (easy to pack an[...]
I'm sure you've seen this fun delivery driver snack basket idea before. I definitely didn't come up with it, but I think it's such a fun and simple way to bless people that are working extra hard this holiday season. The idea is simple and you all know I'm all about simple projects. We have been putting together our own delivery driver snack basket for a few years and the boys just[...]
You know how much we love games of all kinds in our family. I grew up playing games, and still love it to this day. Board games, card games, corn hole competitions- we love them all here! We have done some different round-ups of family games, check out our adult game list and our favorite kids games. For this one- I wanted to focus solely on card games. These are the best family c[...]
I don’t know about you but when fall begins I’m immediately starting to think about making my favorite soup recipes. There is something about cooler weather and a warm bowl of soup-and especially wonderful if it’s shared with family or friends. When I was growing up, my parents led a Bible study and each week my Mom would make a huge pot of some delicious soup for every[...]
Apple juicing day is such a highlight for me. It feels like our official kickoff to fall and there's nothing better than making the most amazing drink but also doing it with a bunch of friends. Many hands make light work right? And you need many hands (and strong arms) for this process (at least the way we do it) because it's a lot of labor crushing tons of apples down. Buckle up[...]