Category: Seasonal Living
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The what, why and how of practicing Lent (and why it’s good for your family)
Read More: The what, why and how of practicing Lent (and why it’s good for your family)Last year was the first time I had ever practiced Lent. Prior to that, I had heard of people giving things up for Lent, and I had always decided that it just wasn’t really for me. It didn’t seem necessary and I didn’t really understand it. But I was reading an article the other day…
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A New Year Kids’ Interview
Read More: A New Year Kids’ InterviewNew Year’s reflecting isn’t just for the grown-ups! Last year we began a tradition of answering questions via a new years interview with the kids in the early days of January. I wanted to document their likes and preferences, answers to fun questions and even the way they wrote their names so that one day…
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Ways to Slow Down and Soak in the Christmas Season
Read More: Ways to Slow Down and Soak in the Christmas SeasonIt’s crazy that we’re already half-way through December! Somehow the holidays seem to fly by every year, and I find myself longing to soak them in. I want to make sure I don’t miss the beauty of this Advent season amidst all the hustle and bustle. Each year, I make a personal to-do list for…
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We’re so excited for the new December Advent Cards!
Read More: We’re so excited for the new December Advent Cards!To get the newest Christmas Advent Cards and Calendar for 2026 visit our Etsy Shop here! Use code MFM15 for an extra 15% off! Christmas is a magical time with little ones, isn’t it? Their joy over every little thing—the Christmas lights, the hot chocolate, the treats and the decorations—it’s just infectious. As a mom,…
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The Food, Activities + Places You Need to try This Fall
Read More: The Food, Activities + Places You Need to try This FallIt is officially Fall season and with it has come a slight crispness in the air that has me all kinds of excited for Autumn activities. Actually, it’s not just the activities that I’m excited about–it’s the food, the fun seasonal places to visit, you name it–I’m here for it. So this post is a…
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The Only Fall Must-Do List You Need
Read More: The Only Fall Must-Do List You NeedHappy September 1st, y’all! I know that it is not officially Autumn yet, and I also know that it is still hot outside (at least where I live) but every year around this time I simply cannot help myself. Fall EVERYTHING is in full bloom in our household and I just had to share some…
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Savor the Summer with little ones Bucket-List
Read More: Savor the Summer with little ones Bucket-ListConfession: I am an all-things-Fall kind of person. I start getting the itch for autumn in July and typically start watching Fall movies, using fall candles and making seasonal food come August. BUT! I am trying to live into the seasons more so than rush them. The way I see it, we only have about…
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Easy Father’s Day Printable Coloring Pages to Brighten His Day
Read More: Easy Father’s Day Printable Coloring Pages to Brighten His DayIt’s hard to believe that Father’s Day is right around the corner! I’ve mentioned before how much we love home-made cards in our house. Getting the kids involved in an activity that blesses your loved ones and has minimal cost? Count me in! So, for all the beloved men in your life, here are a…
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Water Activities to try with Your Little Ones This Summer
Read More: Water Activities to try with Your Little Ones This SummerI am so excited for the warmer weather! May has been a bit all over the place here in Virginia–one week it’s 50 something, and this week it’s been in the 70s/80s. One thing I do know is that warmer weather is coming, and as a mama, I LOVE having a bunch of water activities…
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The Best Easter Activities to Try This Week
Read More: The Best Easter Activities to Try This WeekThis Sunday marks the start of Holy Week beginning with Palm Sunday, and we are so excited to go big for Easter! My oldest is now 3, and had the BEST time at Christmas this year, so I’m hoping to do some easter activities that put this Holiday on par with Christmas. Because why not…
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Make These Home-run Dinners For Your Family This Week
I was recently chatting with some friends about home-run dinners that we make for our families. You know, the ones your kids beg for you to make? We all need more of those in our dinner rotation, so I wanted to share my top 5. Each of these recipes are 1) delicious 2) easy to…
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You’ve got to make this Fall Dessert: Apple Snacking Cake
This apple snacking cake tastes like quintessential Fall. It is filled with apples and cinnamon and works great with gluten free flour. It’s sweet enough to be a dessert but also doubles as a Fall bread, making it perfectly acceptable to snack on all throughout the day. Make this when you get your next apple…
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Delicious Takeout You Should Make at Home: Chinese Chili-Chicken
I saw this recipe on Instagram a couple years ago and it immediately hooked me. The promise of delicious takeout made right at home. I made it once and knew we had a winner–a recipe that has earned a weekly spot on our dinner rotation. I’ve adapted the recipe over time, made it gluten free,…
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