The transition from being responsible for ourselves to having the honorable duty to care for a little human is overwhelming. NO, it’s earth-shattering in an amazing and terrifying way. Now, let’s insert child #2. Why in the world did I …
A MOPS Story: Lifelong Family
Twenty years ago, we moved from Seattle to Indianapolis for my husband’s job. We had two small children, ages 3 and 1. Our closest family was over 1000 miles away. It was a little overwhelming! Thankfully, a friend suggested I …
DIY Candles
“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.” ― William Shakespeare Candles are warm and bright reminders of the goodness that surrounds us, even when things feel dark and cold. …
Family Tree Craft
Savor these special times in your family with the activity below and hold on to this homemade piece of family history for years to come. Materials: Newspaper: to cover work table. Stretched Canvas: big enough to fit the size of …
Build Your Own Lemonade Stand
Lemonade Stand Kit Giveaway Today Hello, Dearest is offering the chance to win an awesome Lemonade Stand Kit packed with educational activities for your child to learn the strategy behind running a business while having some fun! The kit includes “Fresh …
Printable Christmas Gift Tags
Last weekend the Christmas decorations went up at our house. This week we have Christmas shopping on the agenda. That means that gift wrapping comes next. I don’t know who is really more excited about filling that tree up with …
Christmas Cookie Plate
Do you have special traditions for Christmas at your house? I think traditions are how memories are made over a lifetime. As a mom of two preschoolers we are just now forming our own family traditions. I have loved watching …
Fall Bunting Banner
Burlap + bunting = true love for me. At least for me. Probably you, too. I love having natural looking items in my house. And I love bunting. so combining two of my favorite things only sounds, well, natural! I’ve …
Fall Crafts with Kiddos
Before I actually had kids, I just knew that I would be an awesome, fun, super-crafty mom. And then my kids were born, and I found out that craftiness doesn’t come along as some sort of post-partum bonus. After years …
Sugar Hand Scrub
Summer is here! And what better way to celebrate than by pampering your hands with a sweet-smelling sugar hand scrub. All you need is sugar and dish soap! For the soap, I recommend using Dawn with Olay Hand Renewal. I …