One of our favorite holiday traditions is to open matching pajamas on Christmas Eve. Christmas pjs are an important feature of our holiday photos on Christmas morning and are a fun way to bring the holiday spirit into our home. When we first started doing this over 20 years ago, it was difficult to find matching holiday…
Raising a teenage daughter doesn’t have to be difficult! Connect with your teenage daughter by making sure she hears these encouraging words from you often. Navigating the teen (and tween!) years can be rough for girls. Their lives, bodies, and social circles are all changing at a rapid pace. Friendships that were easy in elementary…
Bring a little friendly competition to your family as you watch LDS General Conference by playing “Fantasy General Conference” and predicting who will speak in each session! Download this free General Conference Printable and see who makes the best guesses for the upcoming LDS General Conference! (2023) The printable can be downloaded at the end…
This post is sponsored by CanvasDiscount.com. Enter coupon code OVERSTUFFED25 at check out for 25% off a purchase of $50 or more (excludes mixpix) Decorating your home with photo art is a great way to add a unique and personalized touch to your living space. Canvas prints are a fantastic way to showcase cherished memories, special moments,…
A back-to-school feast and family theme is a great way to kick off the school year for your kids. This tradition is something they look forward to every year and helps them to be excited to go back to school. This year marks our 15th annual Back-to-School Feast. This tradition is definitely a favorite in…
What every volleyball player should pack in their volleyball bag. Be totally prepared for every game day from high school games to club volleyball tournaments. Whether your daughter is super serious about volleyball or just starting out, having the essentials ready to go in her volleyball bag is a good idea. My youngest daughter has…
Free printable first day of school signs for the 2023-2024 school year. These free printables are available to use for all grades: preschool through college! Summer break is nearly over and the new school year brings with it several back-to-school traditions. One of my favorite things as a mom is taking first day of school…
Teenage breakups are hard to do. Here are ten ways parents can help their teens heal from their first heartbreak. We knew it before she came in the front door. Between the car door slamming, her loud sobbing as she ran toward the house, and the sound of his truck roaring back up the hill,…
Looking for a great place for your girls getaway? Try a trip to historic Mackinac Island! My first girls’ trip to Mackinac Island was a surprise gift from my husband and friends for my 40th birthday. And I didn’t suspect a single thing! He knew how much I loved Mackinac when I went with my…
This simple dish made with chicken thighs and fresh herbs and served with roasted veggies will quickly become one of your favorite weeknight dinners! This is a delicious, easy rosemary chicken recipe that my Italian mother-in-law used to make. With juicy, flavorful chicken and extra-crispy oven-roasted veggies, it is a healthy, flavor-packed dish that your…
Amazon Prime Day is here again! I LOVE Prime Day! I think it’s even better than Black Friday, so it’s essentially Christmas in July except more amazing. There are always some pretty amazing deals to be had, but there are some tips and tricks you should know about Prime Day (July 11-12, 2023). Scroll down…
The Original Butterfly House is a fun family activity that you won’t want to miss while vacationing on Mackinac Island! My first visit to Mackinac Island was in 2010 with my eldest daughter’s girl scout troop. I fell in love immediately and couldn’t wait to get back! One of our favorite things we did on…
Download and print these free printable Father’s Day gift tags to add a fun touch to any gift for Dad. Use these printable gift tags this Father’s Day! The cute and colorful ties with different designs go with any gift you plan on giving the dads in your life for Father’s Day! Check out our…
Download this free printable to use with a bouquet of 100 Grand candy bars for Teacher Appreciation Week or the for and end of the year gift on the last day of school. Back when my middle daughter was graduating 5th grade, she made a candy bar bouquet for him out of 100 Grand candy…