At some point in your child’s elementary education they’re going to come home with an assignment to build their family tree. I have included in this post a free printable family tree chart that helps make it easy for kids to learn how to build your family tree. It’s a great way for kids to learn more about their family and where they come from, but it can be about more than … [Read more...] about How To Build Your Family Tree And A Free Printable Family Tree Chart
15 Fun Family Board Games You Should Try With Your Family
Family game night is a great way to spend some quality family time together while also making it educational. These fun family board games will not only keep your family entertained, your kids will learn something in the process. This list of fun board games is based on my family's experience and runs the range from old board games that I played when I was little, to brand new … [Read more...] about 15 Fun Family Board Games You Should Try With Your Family
Top Healthy Eating Apps That Make It Easy To Eat Well
Back in January you probably resolved to eat better—maybe even as a whole family! However, it’s been a few months, how is that going for you? It’s difficult to stay on a path of healthy eating—especially when there’s a pizza place and a burger drive thru on just about every street corner. We are a society of convenience, and if you have work, family obligations, and social … [Read more...] about Top Healthy Eating Apps That Make It Easy To Eat Well
Car Top Cargo Carrier Review- Ready For Family Road Trips
We love to travel as a family because we enjoy showing the kids their world, seeing new sights, and trying new things. Lately we have been in a road trip groove. Last summer it was a Northeast road trip and the summer before that it was a Southwest road trip. Even though we discovered that we love family road trips, we also discovered that we seem to have a ton of luggage … [Read more...] about Car Top Cargo Carrier Review- Ready For Family Road Trips
7 Really Inexpensive and Unique Valentines Day Gifts
I love Valentine's Day! A celebration of love is always fun. This year I have decided that I want to be unique and offer something personal and special for Valentine's Day. It just so happens that finding unique Valentines day gifts is often a lot cheaper too! Scouring the internet for Valentine's ideas and examples of unique gifts has taken me to some fantastic sites across … [Read more...] about 7 Really Inexpensive and Unique Valentines Day Gifts
12 Fair Trade Chocolate Companies That Make Delicious Treats
If you have been following this blog for awhile you probably know that I love Fair Trade products. You may even know the story of how I learned more about Fair Trade first hand by a Fair Trade pepper farm in Mexico and getting to attend a Fair Trade workers meeting. The bottom line is that I love that shopping Fair Trade products means that I am making a tangible difference in … [Read more...] about 12 Fair Trade Chocolate Companies That Make Delicious Treats
10 Best Inspirational Family Quotes
I just love reading inspirational quotes. Sometimes words just hit you in a way that really connects with you. I have been searching out and saving up inspirational quotes about many topics and saving them to my Impactful Words Pinterest Board for several years. Today, I thought I would share some of my favorite inspirational family quotes with you. These family bonding … [Read more...] about 10 Best Inspirational Family Quotes