Easy and Cheap Science Birthday Party: A Complete Guide
Although a while back, I swore off a Pinterest birthday party for my kids, here I am. I found a pocket of creative time this past year and dove head-first into my 7-year-old son’s request for a...
View ArticleReusable Freezer Bags: Our Top Pick
After making thousands of freezer meals over the years, we have finally landed on some of the best reusable freezer bags on the market. Read our thorough review plus our tips and tricks for how to...
View Article10+ Lazy Summer Dinner Ideas
Browse through handpicked ideas of our lazy summer dinner ideas. Recipes that work great for when you don’t feel like cooking! There are a few reasons why you are here: It’s too hot outside to even...
View ArticleCheddar Biscuits
These delicious homemade cheddar biscuits are a crowd-pleasing side dish. They come together fast and can be frozen for later. My kids described them as a “baked grilled cheese!” Ingredients in...
View ArticleTop Prime Day Picks (2022)
After spending WAY too much time on Amazon today, here are the best deals worth browsing in our humble opinion… P.S. These items sell out quickly. We’ll try to update regularly so keep checking back!...
View Article20+ Freezer Meals to Take on Vacation
Ready to save money and time in the kitchen while on vacation? Freezer meals are the answer! I’ve rounded up the best freezer meals to take on vacation, as well as expert tips for prepping and...
View ArticleBlack Friday Deals
I LOVE deal hunting. I love that I can help those who DON’T love deal hunting. Here is a great round-up of all of the Black Friday deals organized by age group. As you know, these deals change FAST so...
View Article7 Hy-Vee Hacks Every Parent Should Know
Sponsored by Hy-Vee (Columbia) Many years ago when I started having children, I quickly realized that grocery shopping with small people in tow can be a nightmare. I knew I had to hit a small window...
View ArticleHow Long to Cook a Frozen Pork Roast in the Instant Pot
Ever forgotten to thaw your pork shoulder for cooking and found yourself in a time crunch? We’ve certainly been there! Luckily with the use of an Instant Pot, you can safely cook meat in the frozen...
View ArticleBest Teen Bibles
What are the best teen Bibles? After years of working in youth ministry and parenting teens ourselves, we have narrowed down what we think are some of the top Bibles for teen girls and boys. With our...
View ArticleShrimp Curry Bowls
Oh Shrimp Curry Bowls, how I love thee! Not only do you satisfy adult palates with your complex, fresh-tasting Thai-inspired ingredients, but even picky kids go for your sweet-savory sauce over...
View ArticleIs Flaxseed Good for You?
Is flaxseed good for you? Heck ya! Is it easy to get more flaxseed into your diet? Heck ya! I hope this post helps you to add a little flax into your life. Your body will thank you. What is Flaxseed?...
View ArticleOur Family Vacation to Estes Park: Recommendations and Lessons I Learned
We just returned from the best family vacation we’ve had to date: Estes Park, Colorado! Have you been yet? Along with four other families (24 total people!), we stayed 7 nights and filled our days...
View ArticleHow to Get a Hummingbird Out of a Garage
A simple trick on how to get a hummingbird out of a garage. It really works! (See the comments for proof!) Guest post and photography by Curt Casteel (Rachel’s Dad) Every summer a strange phenomenon...
View ArticlePique Tea: My Honest Review
I’ve always wanted to be a tea drinker. I’ve even bought cute tea pots in an effort to motivate myself to dabble and experiment with different flavors, leaves, and brewing methods. However, I never...
View ArticleDIY Drano for Toilets
It worked! This all-natural DIY Drano for toilets really worked. Not just once, but it did the trick several different times on my completely clogged toilet. (Yes, we have really crappy toilets–no...
View ArticleInstant Pot Baked Potatoes
Get ready to make the fluffiest and most delicious Instant Pot Baked Potatoes! This hassle-free cooking method results in spuds that are perfectly tender on the inside and done in less time than...
View Article4 Easy Ways Your Family Can Focus on Jesus this Christmas Season
“In a culture that uses this season to get children to dream about how their lives would be made better by possessing a certain material thing, where Christmas has been reduced to a shopper’s...
View ArticleEASY Valentine Craft Idea for Toddlers and Kids
I’ve got a pretty simple Valentine’s Day craft idea for you today. My two-year easily did this with enthusiasm (for about 5 minutes) but it was enough to get it done! It takes very little prep and...
View ArticleTruth for Trials: Printable Verse Cards
These 25 printable Bible verse cards will remind you of the hope and comfort that God offers us, especially in the midst of hardship and brokenness. Post them around your home, in the car or at work...
View ArticleOn the Job Meditations: 25 Encouraging Bible Verse Cards for Moms
Just one minute of looking up instead of down–at the dirty floors or a crabby kid–can change your whole perspective as a mom. When you meditate on biblical truth throughout the day–whether it’s in the...
View Article20+ Summer Boredom Busters (Screen-Free!)
Home with kids and in need of screen-free activity ideas? We’ve got you covered. This list of 20 summer boredom busters will keep kids of all ages busy in a meaningful and fun way. Before you jot down...
View ArticleMy Journey Towards Healthier Living
Like many, my journey towards healthier living has been just that: a journey. It’s one that I’m still on. It’s been full of ups and downs, inflating and deflating (thanks, three kids!), seasons of...
View ArticleHomemade Sandwich Bread Recipe
A step-by-step tutorial to make the tastiest homemade sandwich bread you’ve ever had! Anyone can make it using this guide and recipe. I’ve always been afraid of the fickle beast. That’s what my...
View Article