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Instagram Links – January

Instagram Links – January

This is the first in a series I’m going to be posting on the blog for 2019! As you know, I share a lot of ideas and resources over on Instagram. Each month I want to post a summary of the information from Instagram here on the blog. I’ll include all the links so they are easy for you to… Read More

For Ladies, Product Reviews, Simplifying Life, Teaching Toddlers 0

Men’s Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas

Men’s Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas

Over on Instagram, we got talking about how hard it is to think of stocking stuffers for men. As everyone shared their ideas, I compiled a list to share with everyone!  We came up with 50+ ideas!! (*If you don’t follow me on Instagram yet, read the last paragraph in this post! 😉 )  Thank you all for your contributions… Read More

For Ladies, Lists, Simplifying Life 1

Kids Christmas Pictures + My 2018 Goal

Kids Christmas Pictures + My 2018 Goal

I just want to start by saying that I’m so blessed to be “mama” to these 4 little ones! They are the sunshine of my life! They are so, so precious to me, and in 2018, my goal is to enjoy more undistracted moments with them.  As a mom, I find myself multi-tasking all.the.time.  But recently I have been trying… Read More

Our Family Adventures, Photography, Simplifying Life, Thoughts & Inspiration 0

Free Printable Advent Calendar for Kids

Free Printable Advent Calendar for Kids

It’s November 29th, and here’s my contribution to your holiday plans! If you’re like me, you love the idea of an Advent Calendar, but it’s hard to find the time to get one set up for your kids. Yes, you can buy advents at the store–but they’re either very pricey, or filled with candy and cheap toys. Well, how about… Read More

Just for Fun!, Our Family Adventures, Simplifying Life, Teaching Toddlers 2

“Grace Not Perfection” – Book Review

“Grace Not Perfection” – Book Review

The author of “Grace Not Perfection” does an amazing job giving the feeling that she has lived in your home and understands all the challenges and frustrations that you face each day as a mom. It’s like she knows right where you’re at and just what you need to hear—- then she sits down next to you, puts an arm around… Read More

Book Reviews, For Ladies, Simplifying Life 1

Introducing… “Deals at the Door”

Introducing… “Deals at the Door”

Some of you may already know this and be following my other page, but I recently started a Facebook page, called “Deals at the Door”, dedicated to online deals for Moms & Kids. Let me explain… I love getting great deals online, especially if it involves free shipping. Who wants to pay shipping anyway?! After following along with a couple… Read More

Coupons/Saving Money, For Ladies, Simplifying Life 0

7 Reasons I love my little house

7 Reasons I love my little house

With the coming of baby #4, I have had people asking if we have plans for moving to a bigger house.  We do have plans to one day have more living space, but for the time being, our house is actually just what we need, and also what we want! Just to clarify, I have not been in the least… Read More

Simplifying Life 7

Margin – what it means and how to have it in your life!

Margin – what it means and how to have it in your life!

One of my big goals as a wife and mommy this year, is to build some margin into my family’s life. Owning a business has its perks, but as anyone who is a business owner can tell you, it can be very taxing on the family.  This year I want to ease the stress of “work overload” by simplifying and… Read More

For Ladies, Simplifying Life, Thoughts & Inspiration 1

How to Create an Emoji Schedule for Your Toddler

How to Create an Emoji Schedule for Your Toddler

For a couple months now I have been planning to make a schedule for the two older children. In my mind, I had this amazing, elaborate schedule that I would design with little checkboxes and time slots. The other day I realized the fancy schedule isn’t going to get made anytime soon, so I made a simple schedule instead. And guess… Read More

Lists, Simplifying Life, Teaching Toddlers 7

My Favorite Consumable Christmas Gifts for Kids

My Favorite Consumable Christmas Gifts for Kids

Are you one of those moms who doesn’t have the heart to say “Please don’t buy my kids any more toys!” to your relatives at Christmas time– but you cringe at the thought of adding anymore “stuff” to their bedroom?  You’re not alone!   If you are asking, “Is there a nice way to say ‘no toys’ to the grandparents?!?”  Some will… Read More

Hands-on Activities, Simplifying Life, Teaching Toddlers 2

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Hi! I’m Elizabeth Thacker, wife to a handsome business owner, and mom to five kiddos ages 2-9. I love all things related to teaching young minds, and creating a joy-filled home!

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