How is it possible that we can easily countdown the final days of 2018 already? Whether I'm ready or you're ready, the end of the year is quickly approaching. It's just about this time when I always ask myself: Should I make New Year's resolutions this year? And if I'm making that plunge, which goals are both aspirational and approachable? This year we've come up with a simple tool to help you and your family make some goals for this year while reminiscing all the … [Read more...]
Free Printable: Family New Year Resolutions
I love the start of a new year. As much as I adore the holidays, there is something so refreshing about taking down all the decorations, getting back into a normal work and school routine, and thinking about what you want to accomplish in the new year. For my entire childhood, setting goals for the new year was a huge part of our family culture. My dad printed out little spreadsheets for us to fill in with different goals about money, school, health, hobbies, and relationships. We'd … [Read more...]
Super Simple New Year’s Eve Mocktails for the Kids
I mentioned last week that this is the first year our family is going to attempt some sort of New Year's Eve celebration with the littles. Actually, a Happy Noon Year celebration may be what's really on the docket. Regardless of when we do it, one thing is for sure- a tasty non-alcoholic drink (or "mocktail" if you will) is definitely making it onto the menu. Today Natalie is here sharing a few of her easiest tips for quickly whipping up your own signature mocktails... The kids might … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways for Families to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Have you noticed we're getting a little jazzed for New Year's Eve around here? This is the first year I've really considered doing something special with the kids and my brain has been nearly exploding with the possibilities. Today we're sharing our top 10 ideas from around the web for spending the night celebrating as a family. Ready? Here we go... 1) Make Countdown Bags to Be Opened Each Hour We Love the look of these bags from The Idea Room. Unfortuantely, there doesn't seem to be an … [Read more...]