Your children hear everything. (Unless you give them a task. Of course.) I have made a concerted effort to share music with my children. For the most part, especially when they're young, we listen to children's music. Fortunately we have many options for children's music across several genres. (Don't know where to start? Try our music archives.) However sometimes we want to listen to something Keep Reading >>
Why I am stepping away from Social Media
Social media can be addicting. With the start of the new year, I made some simple goals for myself. Some of the goals included becoming more organized, exercising and spending more quality time with my family. The new year started off strong. In fact, this past week I organized a few places in my house and got rid of some items that I didn't need anymore. However, while doing so, I noticed Keep Reading >>
Family Tech Summit
In our house technology is a tool. It is not moral: neither good nor bad. While it can be used for good and it can be used for bad, in and of itself it is neither. Technology is just a tool. As my children grow we find ourselves needing to reevaluate our relationship with and usage of technology. So we held a family tech summit for the beginning of the school year to set new goals and Keep Reading >>
5 Travel Must-Haves and a Bonus for Before You Leave
As much as I keep my shopping to a minimum and my packing as well, I found a few items I couldn't live without. 1. Travel Purse International travel comes with the worry of pickpocketing. In this scenario prevention is the best offense. I purchased a Travelon purse because it was slash-proof, had locking zippers, and was lined with RFID-blocking tech. While I hemmed and hawed on the size Keep Reading >>
Meet Kono Lux
The newest member of our family doesn't take up much space, doesn't make any noise, makes us more comfortable, and saves us money. It's a smart thermostat! Now don't get me wrong, I love my messy, noisy, climb-all-over-me, budget hemorrhaging children. But I'm also happy for some help to bring balance to my home. I received this item free of charge for the purpose of my review. While this Keep Reading >>
Nordic Christmas: Advent Calendars
This post is part of our series exploring Nordic Christmas traditions. To see the entire collection, visit the Nordic Christmas home page. Advent specifically refers to counting down to Christmas. It has ancient roots to the wise men watching for signs of the coming of Christ. Our modern iterations, however, are decidedly less spiritual. Modern advent is usually caloric and Keep Reading >>
Lenovo Legion Y7000P
For months I have been stumped on what to purchase my 12 year old daughter for Christmas this year. Asking her what she'd like for Christmas isn't much help. The question is met with a shrug, an "I'll have to think about it," or a "I'm Still thinking!" My daughter will be going to middle school next year so I wanted her big gift to be something that she could use for school but also Keep Reading >>
Ancestry DNA
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own. One of my college professors claimed in a lecture that all love exists in memory only. I immediately resisted the idea, but over time I see her point and experience proves it true. Loving someone is remembering your shared experience, remembering belly laughs and shoulders cried on, impromptu adventures and the forgiveness you worked so hard Keep Reading >>
Tour Amazon – A Very Fulfilling Experience
You probably already know that I love taking my kids on field trips. A couple of years ago a friend of mine toured an Amazon Fulfillment Center with her children. Immediately I knew: I needed this in my life. (Many people feel that way about things, I feel that way about experiences.) At that time the nearest AFC tour was in Indiana. Too far! How was that even possible? DFW seems like such a hub Keep Reading >>
Music Education with Guitar Center
My husband and I try to encourage our children to find extracurricular activities they have a passion for. Growing up I took piano and voice lessons but had to travel a distance to do so. Thankfully we have a Guitar Center nearby so musical instruments and education are right at our fingertips whenever we wish. This is a sponsored post. This has in no way influenced my review in any way. All Keep Reading >>