Nothing says "welcome" or "I love you" quite like a well set table, delicious food, good company and games. Picture a cold and or snowy day and you have been traveling. You have finally arrived to their home. They open the door and smells of delicious food wafts into your nose and you feel the warmth as you shed your layers. Now you hear the pitter patter of little feet coming to eagerly greet … [Read more...] about Lucy’s Christmas Holiday Entertaining Ideas to Make You Smile
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All You Need to Successfully Date Your Partner
All you need to successfully date your partner is intention, willingness and friendship. Willing: ready, eager or prepared to do something. (Dictionary.com) Willingness is key in dating because it is really hard to go on a date with someone who isn't "ready, eager or prepared" to go on a date. The best way to find out if someone is willing to go on a date is to ask them. Remember when you … [Read more...] about All You Need to Successfully Date Your Partner
Chores Make Responsible Kids
Chores Make Responsible Kids I recently had a great conversation with my friend. She is the type that loves to be a mother. She genuinely likes being with her kids and is completely content parenting. I asked her how she manages her life so that she can enjoy her kids. She listened to me for awhile and then she observed that I was feeling pressure to make my kids happy. She explained that … [Read more...] about Chores Make Responsible Kids
Back to School Joy for Mom and Kids
Back to School Joy for Mom and Kids One of the times that I feel most human and most fulfilled is when I am learning and teaching. I have been listening to the book Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission which helps keep my blog up and running … [Read more...] about Back to School Joy for Mom and Kids
Toy Storage Solutions for Busy Family Homes
Organizing toys for function in a family home can be a major challenge, but there are ways to keep the kids happy and still keep your home beautiful and uncluttered. One of the best things that ever happened to me was living in a very small townhome, apartment and duplex. These smaller spaces forced me to take a closer look at the toys that we needed and wanted, where to store them and a system … [Read more...] about Toy Storage Solutions for Busy Family Homes
Picnic Essentials for a Romantic or Family Outing
Today I am sharing picnic essentials for a romantic or family outing, like picnic basket/bag options, picnic food ideas, ways to find beautiful places to picnic near you and some fun games/activities once your bellies are full. Enjoy! With warm weather comes my unusual devotion to being outside. I prefer to be inside my home, but when I do go out, I love to be able to make a day of it. Since I … [Read more...] about Picnic Essentials for a Romantic or Family Outing