A few days ago, I was helping the girls clean up the play room, and I came across a favorite book of mine, You Are Special, by Max Lucado. I started thinking about the message of the story, and reflecting on the many times I felt unimportant, growing up. My parents treated me wonderfully, but…
If there is one thing that I’m super strict about with my children, it would be that they are kind to each other. They are all very aware that if they want to fight or be mean, they need to do it quietly, or when mom is not around. But, is that all I want…
Hello. My name is Jill. I didn’t marry a Jack as was repeatedly predicted. Thank heavens! I married my Dave and I love him lots. We have three children who make us laugh on a daily, sometimes hourly basis. Thank heavens! I don’t know what I’d do with boring children. Is there such a thing?…
I’ve been noticing a lot of poopie-attitudes in the Wangsgard household, lately. A little cut on a finger can quickly turn into the end of the world! Lack of sleep seems like instant permission to be a major butt. Telling the kids it’s time for chores is like telling them their dog died. The dog…
Randomly, I give myself permission to get a bit religious on this blog (see also: Why Are Your Favorite Bloggers Mormon.) Today, being another one of those days… A couple weeks ago, I was teaching the children at church about the gifts we have been given by Christ. The lesson turned out so cute and…
Hi! My name is Julie and I am the glittery mess over at The Happy Home Fairy. My mission is to provide Mommies (like you!!) with magical ideas to help you build Happy Homes! Since I became a wife and then a mommy to my now 16-month-old, I learned very quickly that Happy Homes don’t…
I’ve been noticing a little “honesty issue” in my house lately. You know the kind…”Did you get your room clean?” “Yes.” Lie. “Did you get your pull-up on under those jammies?” “Yes.” Lie. “Was it you that dropped the jug of milk on the floor and left this flood for me to clean up?” “No.” …
I love loVE LOVE the Fourth of July! Living in Utah is great for this because I get to celebrate twice! On the 24th, we also have Pioneer Day where we do the same festivities as the 4th- lucky me! Instilling patriotism and a love for your country in our children is important to me….
This wonderful family idea shares the Easter story for children. Use Easter eggs to demonstrate the true meaning of this religious holiday.
“Family Night is a designated night, once a week, where you sit down with your family…have a lesson, an activity, and a treat. It’s a great way to spend time together as a family and teach your children about the important things they don’t learn in school. Family Night can be one of those things…
To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.” – Confucius We’re overdue for our…
* Family Night is a designated night, once a week, where you sit down with your family…have a lesson, an activity, and a treat. It’s a great way to spend time together as a family and teach your children about the important things they don’t learn in school. * I put together this lesson on…