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The Best Family Dogs To Bring Home

According to a scientific study carried out in the in the university of Cambridge an increasing evidence was found that household pets or family dogs may have a major influence on a child’s development and could have a great positive impact on a child’s social skills and emotional well-being.

Easy garden stakes diy

Garden Stakes DIY with Cricut Explore Air 2

This easy DIY project turns old forks, spoons and knives into garden stakes!

cricut christmas gift made with explore air 2

Cricut Christmas Tea Towels for that Cozy Home Feeling

These adorable Cricut Christmas tea towels are the perfect gift for someone looking to get a new home in festive style for the season. You can switch up the wording based on location. Going Idahome for Christmas? How about okla-HOME-a? Son-HOME-a? Get creative with your linguistic self!

Nate and Chelsea reading a book

Awesome Books To Read More Than Once

Two days ago I posted on Facebook asking everyone which books to read that they have read on their top lists that they would recommend and have read more than once… I was super thrilled by the responses! I didn’t realize a lot of people were still into reading books and it made me really happy.

kids in desert looking confused about group fundraising

Easier Group Fundraising for your Cause

Between the six of us, our big family has participated in dozens of group fundraising activities. From church groups to kid activities, 5K runs and charities. You name it, we’ve raised money for it!

Cricut halloween family shirts

Cricut Halloween Shirts for the Whole Family

These easy Cricut Halloween family costumes are my favorite thing so far this season! If you have kids who don’t get excited about full-body costumes, masks, or the itchy outfits that are often used for trick-or-treating, here’s a solution.

The Best Way to Start your Day

In my family, everyone has a superhero identity. The oldest kid loves math and science, so he’s a SuperEngineer. Dad is BearMan, with the power to reach tall things and give strong hugs. Me? I’m SuperMom. I juggle a busy schedule with finesse! Today, I’m sharing the best way to start your day so you can keep up with your family’s super-demanding super-needs from dawn until dusk.