Welcome to Family Joy Blog Link Up Party #44! We finally had our first snow fall here in Michigan this weekend. My girls were so excited! So out came the winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats and mittens. So much gear, but they had a ball playing in the backyard. I am busying planning my Continue reading
H is for Holidays: 7 Ways to Teach Young Children About The Joy of Giving This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. This post is sponsored by Huggies. All opinions are mine alone.  This post may also contain affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. #NoBabyUnhuggedCB #CollectiveBias The holiday season is upon us Continue reading
E is for Essential Oils: DIY Fall Room Spray This post may contain affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. There is something about fall that makes me want to fill the house with the scents of fruit and cinnamon and cloves. I love making my own room sprays with essential oils. These DIY room sprays add Continue reading
Welcome to Family Joy Blog Link Up Party #43! During this week of numerous challenges – personal, professional and political – I have chosen to stay grounded in gratitude. I believe that what the world needs is more kindness and compassion, more gratitude and reflection. I am sharing my post entitled Reflections on Gratitude this week Continue reading
H is for Holidays: Vintage Turkey Succulent Planter This post may contain affiliate links; find my full disclosure here. I have a thing for turkeys. It may sound crazy, but it’s true. I rediscovered my love of flea marketing and bargain hunting this summer and for some reason I was all about turkeys. I purchased several ceramic Continue reading
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