Family
Christmas Traditions: Family Memories on the Tree
Christmas 2009, soon after we moved from Texas to Virginia. O...
Samaritan’s Purse: A Different Kind of Christmas Catalog
Do your kids like to look through the toy catalogs that appear en masse in the...
5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {Bonus Tip-Read Up}
Before this Nature Walk series comes to an end, I can't resist sharing one final...
5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#5-Keep It Simple}
I hope this series has inspired you to get out and explore with your own...
5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#4 Gear Up}
Just as you would never run a few miles without proper footwear, or tackle a...
Choosing Thankfulness on a Toilet Plunger Kind of Day
A Toilet Plunger Kind of Day Today's been the kind of day where I...
5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#3 Choose the Right Spot}
Hopefully you've already read my first two tips for a successful nature walk with kids....
5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#2 Make It a Habit}
We're huge fans of nature walks here at the Yankee Homestead. And after years of...
5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#1 Find a Buddy}
Although fall is probably my favorite time of year for nature walks, anytime is a...
Always Keep a Change of Clothes in the Car
This post is dedicated to my friend Teresa, who taught me to Always Keep...
Serve Lunch in a Muffin Tin
What a great idea! I can't claim the credit--I'm sure I saw this somewhere on...
New LunchBots Dots Snap-on Lid Covers {dishwasher-safe}
Stainless steel divided LunchBots containers are my favorite way to pack meals on the go,...
Favorite Summertime Books for Kids
Are you running out of summer activities at your house? How about a trip to...