Service Santa, a Christmas Family Tradition

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I want to share a simple tradition that our family has that has brought a lot of joy and Christ-like feelings during the Christmas season for us. It’s so easy for us (and our kids!) to start thinking a whole lot about ourselves during the holidays. What do I want for Christmas? How many presents am I going to get? What is Santa going to bring ME? I feel like this little tradition has helped get the focus off of “me, me, me”, at least a little, and thinking of others.

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On the first day of December (or you know, some time during the first week if we miss the first day), we put everyone’s name in a jar and pick names.… Read the rest

Free Printable Quarantine Schedule

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I wasn’t sure if I should throw my hat in the ring with my 2 cents of how to stay sane through all this since I feel like there is an overwhelming amount of resources. But the poll I put on Instagram voted YES to a “quarantine” version of my summer fun schedule. Our school has now canceled until April 17th (for now, yikes!). So it looks like we’re all in this for the long haul! So here’s a little something to hopefully help you break up the “sameness” of every day.… Read the rest

Weekly Cleaning Schedule

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I’ve written this post dozens of times in my mind. Too bad I didn’t dictate it to my phone so I could just copy and paste it now ;). But really, my cleaning schedule is something, sadly, I’ve spent a good portion of my adult life thinking about. I feel like I am made for grander things, but this is just my season to ponder on weekly cleaning schedules I suppose! And why not share my ponderings with all of you? I know it may come more easily to some than others. We’ve all got our thang. Too bad mine is as lame as cleaning!… Read the rest

Back to School Cake Banner

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What are your back to school traditions? We don’t usually do anything too crazy or fancy, but we do have a little family night, either the day before or two days before, and pick a family motto! This is something we can remind ourselves of throughout the year, a goal of sorts, to help us all be successful. My husband also gives each of my kids special father’s blessings for the upcoming school year. And then we shoo the littles out of the room and do a refresher on the all the super-fun-parenting-topics (good touching/bad touching, good pictures/bad pictures. and not to keep secrets from us!)… Read the rest

Tips and Tricks for Sea World San Diego

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Sea World graciously provided 4 media passes to allow my family to spend the day at the park while we were in San Diego. Thank you Sea World!!! The kids had no idea so it was fun to pull up to the Sea World parking lot and have them discover where we were! We had a great time, but I definitely learned some things that can help you and your family MAXIMIZE your day.

How to Maximize Your Day at Sea World (and stay sane):

Get there early: This is a no brainer, but I’m going to say it anyway. Sea World has a seasonal schedule (so check before you go!)

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