A brand new year is one of my favorite opportunities to reflect on the past and evaluate where I am in life, what I want to accomplish, and how I can improve. Of course, there are many such opportunities: a new day/week/month/quarter, moving to a new house, starting a new job, the beginning of a…
We made it through Thanksgiving thanks to hard work, preparation, lots of free printable Thanksgiving activities for kids, and Thanksgiving crafts! Thanksgiving always kicks off the start of the busiest season of the year. Now that it’s over we can take a short breather before diving into all the fun, food, and memory-making that make…
If the leaves are turning color and falling to the ground in your neck of the woods then you know that the busiest time of the year is right around the corner! Once November arrives we are headed into the thick of the holiday season with Thanksgiving and Christmas right on our heels. Procrastination is…
The leaves are changing color, the weather is turning cooler, and I find myself flipping through my cookbook to find my favorite soup, stew, and chowder recipes. It must be fall! Of course, October also brings Halloween fun! And since I know you love free printables, I want to point you in the direction of…
Is it September already?! My, how the summer just flew by! Though I am excited because fall is my favorite season – I love the cooler weather, the colors of the leaves, football season, and the need for sweaters, warm soups, and hot chocolate. Ooh, my heart is so happy just thinking about it! It’s…
The month of August can be one of the most dreaded yet looked-forward-to months of the year. Dreaded because it means summer vacation is almost over – lazy days spent swimming in the pool, blowing bubbles at the park, and eating watermelon every single day are just about at an end…but for good reason! School…
We love a hot summer day with the BBQ going and a bunch of salads and cold drinks in the fridge. July definitely provides lots of opportunities to entertain or to just sit back and enjoy some grilled corn and burgers with the family. Of course, we look forward to the 4th of July and…
It’s finally (almost) officially summer! I see lots of sunscreen, watermelon, and pool parties in everyone’s future! After the last two years we all deserve it! No matter what your plans are for these summer months, one thing is for sure – they need to be planned! So many times I’ve had good intentions of…
May is such a wonderful month! The weather is starting to get so much nicer which means there are a lot more options for fun things to do! Whether you like to garden, take long walks, or picnic at the park, your outdoor activity options increase significantly this month. This free printable May 2022 calendar…
There is nothing better than walking outdoors at the beginning of springtime and feeling like nature is waking from a long winter’s nap! Seeing little green shoots coming up through the ground and buds starting to form on the trees is a literal breath of fresh air! April is such a wonderful, beautiful month! It…
For us, March came in like a lion – wintery, snowy weather right after we’d experienced some warm-ish, sunshiny days! Let’s hope this snow goes away before the end of the month and we can enjoy some spring-like weather come April! If you’re planning on catching a leprechaun this year, make sure to check out…
February is here and I’m so excited about it! We are well into the new year at this point, new routines and habits have been established (I’ve been using these free printable habit trackers to keep myself on track), and while we continue to focus on ourselves and our personal improvement, this month sets our…
It’s a brand new year! I love having something new to motivate me to change, to be more organized, and to be more appreciative of my blessings. One of my goals this year is to write one thing I’m grateful for each day so that at the end of the year I can look back…