Every season, I get out our designated plastic totes that I have organized and set aside with each specific holiday. For example, I have several plastic tote containers for Christmas decorations, one tote for autumn/Halloween decorations, and one for miscellaneous holidays (such as Easter, St. Patrick's Day and Valentine's Day because there are so few... Continue Reading →
Craft Bins
A couple months ago, I was spending a rare moment on Pinterest. I came across the idea to create some craft bins for my soon-to-be three year old. Since living in Chicago, we have spent many days indoors due to the unfavorable weather conditions or my ever-growing pregnancy belly/lack of energy. The further along in... Continue Reading →
We Pray (Children’s Book Review)
To any orthodox parent out there, I highly recommend the newly released Ancient Faith Publishing book, We Pray, by Daniel G. Opperwall. We were gifted this book, by the lovely John and Tonya Maddex, co-founders of Ancient Faith Ministries. The Honey Badger loves this book. She is 2 years old now, but I believe that... Continue Reading →
Send a Smile!
When I was growing up, computers and digital devices were mostly still a thing of the future. Emails really didn't start taking off until I was in high school and around the time that I was graduating high school. I think my first email address was set up through hotmail my senior year. To be... Continue Reading →
Bailly Homestead/Chellberg Hike
So my brother (aka Uncle), the Honey Badger, and I went on the Bailly/Chellberg Hike earlier today (or at least a modified version of the 3.3 mile hike...more on that a little later). One of my bucket lists is to complete all 60 of the hikes that are listed in my book, 60 Hikes within... Continue Reading →
The Littlest Bunny in Indiana (Children’s Book Review)
TBF's cousin Kathy got the Honey Badger an awesome present for her Baby Shower last year. The book by Lily Jacobs is called The Littlest Bunny in Indiana: An Easter Adventure. This is a great book for this time of the year as we approach Easter at the end of March. If you are looking... Continue Reading →
Cabbage Patch Clubhouse
Today I was thinking back on specific moments in my childhood. I guess that probably most people do this routinely. As I watch the Honey Badger grow, the more I think and reflect on my own childhood. I was born at a hospital in Northwest Indiana and my parents brought me home to their duplex... Continue Reading →