(Some of my real life friends, sampling spinach smoothies, on our quest to decide between a Vitamix or Blendtech.) This photo was snapped on Tuesday. Yes, I deemed Valentine’s Day the official Pajama Day for our home school group because [...]
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Morning Run Smoothly
Feb15
Jen sharing, “There are certain things in life I do very well, and those are the topics I typically share about here on Balancing Beauty and Bedlam. Then there are other areas which I desire to master, but after decades [...]
What Am I Going to Do With My Guys?
Feb11
I am a boy mom. I am a girl mom. I am a football mom, a soccer mom, a basketball mom, a golf mom, but all the time I feel like a grocery shopping mom. Since our first three children [...]
Inexpensively Creative, Family Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Feb8
This is my updated list of our favorite Family Tradition Ideas for Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget to check back here for more inspiration and ideas for all your holidays and celebrations. Often, the fondest childhood memories stem from family traditions [...]
It’s Worth the Fight (Sibling Relationships)
Feb6
Last week I happened upon this two year old photo. If there’s one thing that’s been a constant in our home, it’s the way our eldest always has his little sister’s best interest at heart. He cares for her. He [...]
Favorite Super Bowl Commercials?
Feb2
My Packer’s are out of the Superbowl running, which means the big game this Sunday is all about two things – the food and the commercials. Yes, I may be a football mom, and our family may have a love [...]
Valentine’s Day Tradition – Hearts of Loving Kindness (Free Printable)
Feb1
Hearts of Loving Kindness – For years, we implemented a unique Valentine’s Day tradition that encouraged thinking of others through out the month of February. It was a way to get our children’s eyes off themselves and make it fun [...]
Date Night Deck, Love Notes Box: Sweet Ideas for Everyone (50% off)
Jan28
Make this Valentine’s Day extra special with meaningful gifts that speak encouragement and legacy to the special people in your life. There are special ideas for the whole family. We’ve kept a Father/ Daughter Date Night album for years, and [...]
Take a Minute & Introduce Yourself: It’s National…
Jan15
Yesterday over at (in)courage, I was reminded that it was National “Delurking” Day in the blog world. For most of us, we rarely have time to comment on a regular basis, and I completely understand that because honestly, I’m just [...]
My Son’s First Kiss
Jan13
For years now, we have encouraged our sons to wait and guard a girl’s heart before he ever thinks about taking that first special kiss. A kiss is sacred and too many take that special moment for granted. Well, times [...]
Here’s To The Crazy Ones
Jan7
As I wrote 31 Days to Balancing Beauty and the Budget, I shared about the spirit of entrepreneurship and desiring to “write my own song.” Surrounding myself with verses and verbal reminders to see things differently and keep pressing on, [...]
Books Should Be Free: Free Audio Books
Jan4
“There’s no better way to inform and expand your mind on a regular basis than to get into the habit of reading good literature . . . You can get into the best minds that are now or that have [...]
Bringing in 2012: Happy New Year
Jan1
Happy New Year from our family to yours! 2011 has been such a growing year for me in so many ways, and it’s been a privilege to invite you along with me as I learn, experiment, fail, and try again. [...]
Taking Dinner to New Levels: the Ground (Literally)
Dec30
Sometimes creating special family dinners requires taking your surrounding ambiance to new levels. For our dinner last night, I literally took it to a different level – the ground. It’s been challenging to get all my guys home on the [...]
New Year’s Eve Traditions, Family Ideas for New Year’s Eve
Dec28
Are you trying to start some New Year’s Eve Traditions or think of some family ideas for New Year’s Eve to make it extra special? Decorate a New Year’s Tree Many of us are not quite ready to take down [...]
