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A Summer Evening – Pictures of the Kids

The light was nice, and the kids were in a great mood (except Mike--see last photo) so we stepped outdoors for a few shots last night. I grew up a country girl, so these pictures make me smile. ... read more

Our Family Adventures, Photography

Photo storybooks for your child + 20 theme ideas!

I've never been good at keeping up with a journal, and I can't seem to find the time for scrapbooking. These little books not only capture many special moments like a journal or a scrapbook would, but ... read more

Alphabet & Reading, Our Family Adventures, Teaching Toddlers 10

Creating a Nature Tray

Awhile back I was looking on Pinterest at sensory trays, and came across a few that featured nature. I like the nature trays because they look pretty, and are easy to put together. We found ... read more

Nature, Teaching Toddlers 2

Grit to Great book review + Giveaway

For all you people who are not so crazy about reading, you are in luck with this book!  Grit to Great is an easy read, but still packs a powerful message. The basic premise is that what makes ... read more

Book Reviews, Books, For Ladies, Giveaways, Giveaways for Ladies 8

Happiness depends upon ourselves…

A short story + 10 ways to be happy when you don't feel like being happy. :) A couple years ago, I was going through some real struggles--emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Without going ... read more

For Ladies, Thoughts & Inspiration 3

enchanted garden Chore chart

NEW! Enchanted Garden Theme Chore Chart

I just added a new Enchanted Garden chore chart to the FREE printables section of the blog. For Chore Suggestions by Age, check out my post {here.} Every dosage buy viagra for women of this ... read more

Lists, Printables, Teaching Toddlers 1

Outdoor Kitchen – Pretend Play for Kids

Last week I added a little play table next to the children's sandbox.  I have lots of plans for that table this summer! The great thing about outdoor play, is that the children can dump things ... read more

Hands-on Activities, Teaching Toddlers 1

Morning in a teepee

Here's a little secret about me. I love kids (well, that's not really a secret ;) ) and after my own kids are grown, I want to be a children's photographer.  I have a lot to learn about settings, ... read more

Our Family Adventures, Photography 4

How to teach your two-year old all 50 States

This is by far the most asked about activity I do with my kids.  Kenny could locate all 50 states on a U.S. map when he was two years old!   He's three now, and knows most of the state capitals, and ... read more

Geography, Lunchtime Learning, Teaching Toddlers 5

The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up- Book Review & Giveaway!

Recently, I noticed that no matter how much I organized and got rid of things, it seemed like my house still wasn’t decluttered enough. Working one space/cupboard/drawer at a time through my house, ... read more

Book Reviews, Books, For Ladies, Giveaways, Giveaways for Ladies, House Cleaning, Organization, Simplifying Life, Toy organization 23

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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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