I LOVE having people over to my house. I love hosting things. From just a few people to a larger group I love opening the doors of my home and welcoming others into it. But I feel super self-conscious of our home. We have the same hand-me-down and IKEA furniture John used for years through university … Continue reading Favorite Things Party
Month: November 2016
Our weekly routine
I know many parents don't believe in scheduling their kids' time, and while I certainly don't believe in over-scheduling my kids, I do believe in sticking to a routine that is both predictable and flexible. I think having a routine gives children stability, and that stability allows them to feel more comfortable in their environment … Continue reading Our weekly routine
Our Favorite Board Books
We are a reading family. Or at least, I want for us to be a reading family. I love books, especially children's books, and I'm intentional about the books I bring into our home and about spending time reading to my kids. Sharing a bedtime story with my kids is often my favorite part of … Continue reading Our Favorite Board Books
The Livingstones do Halloween
Porter started talking about Halloween in July. To says he was excited is a bit of an understatement. How can a kid not be excited about a holiday in which he gets loads and loads of candy? Its almost as good as Christmas, as far as he's concerned. Before going out trick-or-treating, John and the boys carved … Continue reading The Livingstones do Halloween
October Reads
Its that time of month! Here is what I read this month: The Reading Promise by Alice Ozma I participated in an online book exchange over the summer, and this is the book that was sent and recommended to me. I first heard of this book on an episode of one of my favorite podcasts, The … Continue reading October Reads
In the Haven of Our Home 