We went shopping at 2 different Goodwill stores last weekend. I was on the hunt for upcoming events: fiesta stuff, summer school stuff, gift basket stuff, and 8th grade graduation stuff. Here’s what we found: 5 more cactus stemmed glasses for hosting our fiesta and 2 glass carafes for hosting a girls tea party I … Continue reading Double-Dose Goodwill Thrifting Therapy
🎶 When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I’m feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things, and I don’t feel so bad! 🎶 ladybug inspo ladybug mani We don’t live in a neighborhood that is frequented by ice cream trucks. But my freezer is stocked with tasty summer treats! Summer = Lake … Continue reading Favorite Things – Gearing Up For Summer 2026
“Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy” by Jennifer Pepito Book #5 for 2026 I read this book with my friend MM and we met up to discuss it together. So fun! We divided the book into 3 sections: chapters 1-5, chapters 6-10, and chapters 11-14. Overall, … Continue reading Mothering by the Book
Our family likes celebrating holidays: major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July), biblical feasts (Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Purim), holidays from cultures that we did not originate from (Lunar New Year, St. Patrick’s Day, Cinco de Mayo), and obscure national days (Earth Day, National Gingerbread House Day, National Donut Day, Mario Day, Star Wars Day, … Continue reading LEGO Exhibit by Sean Kenney
I had two activities planned to celebrate Earth Day this year: pudding “dirt” cups and a 3D model of the Earth’s layers. We always make pudding “dirt” cups on Earth day. Just chocolate pudding, crushed up Oreos and gummy worms. I’ve been meaning to make this 3D model of the earth’s layers for literally years! … Continue reading Happy Earth Day 🌎 2026
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