South Dakota in winter

We’re Swooning for South Dakota in Winter

This is one of those states that our family keeps coming back to. It was inevitable that we’d land in South Dakota in winter at some point! We’d heard that January and February can get pretty dang cold, but we’re always ones to explore for ourselves.

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Milk jug valentine holder that kids can make themselves. This would be perfect for a classroom Valentine's Day party!

Milk Jug Valentine Holder

Before we homeschooled, my oldest son came home from class one day telling me about Valentine’s Day. ‘Kids give each other candy!’ he exclaimed, “And we’re putting ours in a valentine holder at our desks.

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Boise house

We Bought a Boise House – and it’s Groovy!

Okay so technically, we’ve lived in our Boise house for almost ten months. Yeah. This is how on top of life we are right now. But it’s one of the things people ask most about, so we figured it’s time to share some details – as the dreaded California transplants that we are.

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41 Free or Cheap Date Ideas

Cheap date nights ideas

It can be a challenge to figure out date ideas with on a budget – especially with kids, pets, work and a home constantly demanding attention. But it's always important to prioritize your own relationship. Here are some cheap date ideas to help!

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