The Whole-Brain Child

Book #3 for 2025 "The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind" by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. This is a really cool book all about parenting using neuroscience. I loved it! The authors even created a unique tool where at the end of each chapter there’s … Continue reading The Whole-Brain Child

Week of Less #2 – 2025

Our 2nd “week of less“ started on the coattails of a severe flu. Those of us that were on the mend were still exhausted and feeling unwell. Somehow my husband managed to avoid getting sick this time around. Whatever vitamins he’s taking, I’m going to start taking. Our “week of less” was a week of … Continue reading Week of Less #2 – 2025

Completed: Winter Reading Challenge 2024-2025: Books & Prizes!

Family Winter Reading: read together 55 days between 12/2/24 - 3/1/25 ✅ Prize: a new family game We’ve had lots of fun playing this game. It’s like Taboo but you can only use one syllable words to get your team to guess the clue words. And if the clue-giver makes a mistake, the opposing team … Continue reading Completed: Winter Reading Challenge 2024-2025: Books & Prizes!

Overlook Trail – Hidden Cave Trail – Petroglyph Trail – Hike

Hike #3 in 2025 We’ve tried this hike before, but it was too hot last time and we dubbed it a winter activity. Obvi had to print out Junior Ranger workbooks! One of my New Year’s resolutions was to go for at least one hike per month. Another goal was to spend time with “church … Continue reading Overlook Trail – Hidden Cave Trail – Petroglyph Trail – Hike

Just a Lazy Sunday in January 2025

snowflake shaped marshmallows from Target lol My friend MM made me a book bag and bookmark as a hostess gift - I’ll have to invite her over for dinner more often! family Ring Fit challenge ❄️ Do you get snow where you live? 📚 What’s your fave lazy day activity?