Ah, January. Dark, cold, and sometimes downright depressing. Add little kiddos to the mix and you’ve got a recipe for some major cabin fever! When it’s frigid outside, everyone has a runny nose, or you just can’t get the small people out and about, here are some of our go-to activities! Play dough. Buy some … More indoor activities for little ones.
July is already here and my baby is one today! This might have been the fastest year of my life. I love this month because in Minnesota, it means summer is officially here! I love the hot, lazy summer days. Here are our plans for fun! Watch the fireworks. We skipped last year because Lily … More sunny july.
When it comes to bags, I tend to get a little overzealous. My purse has always carried way more than I needed, and my dance bag in high school was enormous (seriously, I could probably fit inside that thing). I like to be prepared for anything! However, when I’m juggling two kiddos, packing light can … More diaper bag essentials.
This month, I’m excited to spend as much time as possible outside soaking up the sun! It’s finally summer and we are here for it! Here are some of our plans to enjoy this month. Play at the splash pad. It’s not a guarantee that the Minnesota lakes will be warm enough for swimming this … More joyful june.
In part one, we gathered our supplies; in part two, we made a plan and got to work making our homes sparkling clean. Don’t stop there! It can be so easy to let bad habits undo all the hard work you’ve put in. It takes intentional work of creating new good habits so that you … More spring cleaning: part three | maintaining your clean home
Here in Minnesota, May finally starts to feel like spring! I think May might be my favorite month of all because the trees begin to bloom, and I’m so excited for that. This month, I’m looking forward to trying new things, exploring new places, and taking the time to slow down and enjoy our days. … More exploring may.
Last week we talked about supplies and tools. Today, we’re setting cleaning goals and getting down to business. If you’ve ever googled “spring cleaning” or looked it up on Pinterest, you probably noticed that there are a lot of lists and printables of what specifically you should clean when you are spring cleaning your house. … More spring cleaning: part two | make a list + get started
Go ahead and call me crazy, but I get really excited about spring cleaning. Theres just something so great about deep cleaning in the spring, with the sun shining and fresh air through the windows. Since becoming a mom, I’ve been a lot more careful about the kind of products I use in our home … More spring cleaning: part one | supplies and tools
Lately I’ve been trying to find more joy in the little things, instead of focusing on how it seems like excitement is few and far between when staying home with tiny people. This month, I’ve been trying to slow down and savor small beauty around me. Here is our list for being intentional in this … More enjoying april.
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