When my wife was teaching, she loved when kids would make her little gifts: notes, letters, cards, drawings, etc. Now that we have four kids in school, she tries to give back by doing little things throughout the year for their teachers. Teachers’ Appreciation Week is a great time to show our gratitude! One idea…
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens and Grown Kids that are Unique & Practical
I’m sharing Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Teens, stocking stuffers for kids, and grown kids. These stocking stuffers are unique & practical because we have had stocking gifts on our minds all week. This post was originally written several years ago, but I still go back to it yearly to get ideas. It started the other…
Let them play
“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein Some days are just meant for playing! It’s important for us to let them play, let them get messy & let them have fun. I remember a few years back, at our 6 year old’s soccer practice, I looked over to find our 8 year…
Goldendoodle Training – Puppy Training advice (from a trainer)
What does a family of four kids, one dog, and one cat need? Apparently… a puppy! Introducing Chance, our mini Goldendoodle puppy. Today we are talking about Goldendoodle Training. Chance is the most gentle puppy. He learned quickly from our four-year-old Standard Goldendoodle (and now Chance’s best friend) how to act & behave in our…
Everyday Changes Create Vegetable Loving Kids
With just four simple techniques and some patience, your children will radically improve their attitude about vegetables. You can discover how to get your kids excited about vegetables through participation, games, and family attitudes. Here are four straightforward changes to make vegetables a part of your child’s daily life. Four Ways To Get Kids To…
We are growing men, not grass
Becky and I love to drive around and look at homes & neighborhoods- we’ve been doing this for twenty years. We do it all the time and it is our way to just spend a few more minutes of the day with each other and with the kids. The thing that always stands out to…
10 board games for kids 6-10
It is almost spring break in the Carolinas – you know what that means. Our house will be filled with kids! We like that our house is the hang-out spot (read why here). Today I wanted to share these board games for kids 6-10, because if you knock on our door in the evenings,…
Stop Growing Pains In Their Tracks
Are growing pains real? We learned, several years ago, that while some kids don’t seem to notice growing pains, other kids feel an aching or throbbing feeling in their legs, which can be painful. I remember one night, in particular, when we saw growing pains rear its ugly head. It was 9:30 pm, already two…
Create the life you deserve
It’s your turn to create the life you deserve. While no one strategy is guaranteed to help you reach every financial goal, it’s important to have plans in place. Planning for our retirement and having life insurance are a few of our most important goals, so Becky and I keep these high on our list…
2021 Gift Ideas
These gift ideas are fun, unique, and one-of-a kind! Here are our favorite 2021 Gift ideas!
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