by Stacy on January 7, 2013
These last two weeks have been some of the happiest days I can remember. It was so nice to have all three of the kids at home again. I love watching the way they interact together and love one another, I pray the bond they share stays as strong for all their days as it is right now.
They are pure joy and everything I could have ever asked for and more.
Happy went back to school today, Sweet goes back tomorrow.
Sweet & Little and I enjoyed one last carefree adventure together, just the three of us. We read piles and piles of books and played with trains and hung out at the DMV and soaked up every last minute of our last day together. It was pure and utter delight. And while today was one happy day for sure, tomorrow I’ll be watching my oldest two walk towards their schoolhouse through tear filled eyes.
I can’t help but feel awkward and wonder, are there other mothers out there who cry when their kids go back to school? Has this ever happened to you, please tell me I’m not the only tear-stained mom in the parking lot.
by Stacy on December 31, 2012
It’s 6pm on New Years Eve and the party at our house is in full swing. In my mind’s eye, it looks just like this. Elegant and sparkly, kid-friendly and lots and lots of fun.
In reality, we’re lying on a bed of pillows on the floor watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in our sweatpants.
I wanted more for all of us. Something prettier than this, but we’ve been knee deep in house projects for the last few days and truth be told we’re all a little tuckered out. Tonight, we’ll relish in each other’s company, cuddle a lot, eat popcorn and chase each other in the dark with glow sticks, it will be equally wonderful in our own little way.
I’ll file these lovely projects aways for another fun family night.
Family Friendly New Years Ideas:
- New Years Eve Party Hats
- Glitter Fun Paint
- DIY Glitter Wine Glasses
- New Years Wishing Wands
Wishing you all a very Happy New Year and feeling blessed you keep coming back to share your time with me. Looking forward to lots of fun new happenings in 2013.
……
New Years Eve Wear for Mom & Daughter found here
Gillian Dress (SOLD OUT) /Sparkle Skirt / Gold MaryJanes
by Stacy on January 29, 2012
Another week full of moments like these,
thanks to people like this!
There is nothing else like family! It has taken me a lifetime to create the one I’ve always dreamed of, but here they are in all their glory and I wouldn’t trade them for anything in the world! They mean everything to me.
As long as we’re talking family … let’s talk hugs!
Any other huggers out there? Tell me I’m not the only one! At least tell me you won’t mind when I wrap my arms around you the first time we meet. 
Why do I hug? Well, because a good hug can improve the gloomiest of moods, put an end to the baddest of days and cure just about any other thing that ails you. It’s a way to let those you love know just how much you care about them, and a way to welcome the folks you want to know better in to your heart.
I tell my kids we each have a love tank. When we get tired and grumpy after a long day, that is our body telling us our tank is empty. Just like our stomachs need food, our love tank needs loving ~ hugs work especially well. Every night before bed we take turns filling up each other’s love tanks. We hold on to each other super tight, and usually end up squeezing and tickling each other until someone can’t take it anymore and sings out their tank is full.
Hard to end a night like that in a bad mood!
(Disclaimer: it happens, but not too often)
So tell me what was your favorite memory this week,
did you get any great hugs?
by Stacy on December 22, 2011
Today wasn’t just the shortest day of the year {the winter solstice} or only the official first day of winter, but it’s also the first day I’ve started to notice my mom friends stressing out. Their kids are all home, they are starting to wreak havoc in the house and are looking for some new ways to burn off energy and have a little fun. Sound familiar?
Don’t worry Moms! Nature Rocks is here to help
with an awesome FREE download:
The 2011-2012 Winter Activity Guide
This guide is chock full of ways you can enjoy some quality family time together without a ton of preparation. You’ll be staying active, getting outdoors, making memories with the ones you love and even saving money. Now there’s a great way to spend Christmas vacation.
Download your copy today and you’ll get all the details you need to go on a Photo Safari, make some rain art, build a backyard beach and even watch a sweet potato grow! All this and many other ideas included in the winter activity guide.
A huge shout out to my fellow Nature Rocks Ambassadors Carlene, Debi, Katharine and Lindsey for their awesome ideas and contributions to this guide. These ladies are amazing resources. Check out their blogs and follow the Nature Rocks Facebook page where you’ll see us all contribute ideas from time to time.
by Stacy on March 14, 2011
I find so many fabulous things in my reader, on Twitter and on Pinterest, it would be selfish to keep them all to myself. I’ll be posting Treasure Troves every so often of all the goodness I find – today’s goodness is all about fun things to do with your kids (yay!)… which I thought might come in handy for those of you with kids on for Spring Break.
First up, is this awesome DIY Lava Lamp project my friend Steph made with her kids last summer – Awesome!!
Image via Flickr
Then there’s the Psychadelic Milk Magic (everyone will LOVE this one)
Thanks to Eva Marie of Couturier Mommy
Homemade Slime from New Nostalgia (love the colors Amy)
Rainbow Shaving Cream Paint for bathtime (Jill is a mom after my own ♥)
Create your own little play world on some kraft or butcher paper like Tokketok
See what I mean? Truly fabulous stuff out there that can be done for little to no cost and the whole family will enjoy doing. After you’re done playing, the kids might be a tad hungry so …
I’ll leave you with this fun little snack from Thoughtfully Simple
to make for your little Leprechauns for St. Paddy’s Day
Hope you enjoy your break and let me know if you end up doing any of these!
