Author: themotivatedmamablog
Christmas 2021
It seems surreal that Christmas is over and we're getting ready to go into a new year. Unfortunately, it didn't feel like Christmas to me this year. My heart just wasn't in it. I don't know if it's because of the almost 70 degree weather we've been having, the fact that I've been completely exhausted … Continue reading Christmas 2021
Thanksgiving 2021
I hope you've had a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday. One of my all-time favorite traditions is sleeping in the day after Thanksgiving, waking up and having a cup of coffee with a pecan cheesecake square for breakfast while I buy Christmas gifts online and listen to Christmas music playing softly in the background. Just like every … Continue reading Thanksgiving 2021
Halloween 2021
I love looking back on my older posts during the holidays. Seeing how I decorated and reading about the things we done as a family always makes me happy. Decor One thing I noticed from last years Halloween post is that not a lot has changed with my decor. Every year I pick up a … Continue reading Halloween 2021
Life Lately
It's been months since I last published a post. Months. Sometimes I don't realize how long it's actually been until I look back at my last post to see where I left off. I still have a few summer blogs I've been working on, but wanted to catch you up on all of the more … Continue reading Life Lately
Summer Bucket List: Week Three
Day 15: Nintendo Night When we bought Koby a Nintendo Switch a few years ago, I never imagined it would be something the whole family would love. It makes for the best family time. I love playing games with our kids- especially the ones I grew up playing! Day 16 and 17: _________ We had … Continue reading Summer Bucket List: Week Three
Summer Bucket List: Week Two
Day 8: Cookie Night Homemade peanut butter cookies are our go-to sweet treat, but our kids LOVE cookie dough. When I came across these "safe to eat" packs of cookie dough, I knew the kids would love it. Day 9: Klara Day When we were putting together our summer bucket list a few months ago, … Continue reading Summer Bucket List: Week Two
Day in the Life Summer 2021
Summer Bucket List: Week One
Being on the same schedule as our kids and having summers off with them is the biggest blessing. I worked the month of June and participated in a summer program that our schools are offering to help fill the learning gaps that resulted from virtual learning this school year, but I chose not to work … Continue reading Summer Bucket List: Week One
Installing Our Above Ground Pool
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