Shacoya Jacobs
NaNoWriMo Prep :: Get Ready to Write Your Novel
Five years ago, I made my first attempt to write a novel during the National Novel Writing Month challenge and failed. I failed again the following year. The year that I least expected to...
Our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Journey
As my little ones and I are finishing up our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten journey, my son's first day of kindergarten is fast approaching. He's going to be riding a new bus to a...
National Picnic Month :: Out of the Basket Picnic Ideas
July is National Picnic Month. Storied to have been founded by the American Bakers Association in 1952, National Picnic Month invites us to enjoy the great outdoors, summer sunshine, and of course, picnics.
In celebration...
4 Fun and Delicious Ways to Celebrate National Ice Cream Month
July kicks off birthday season in my household. Four of the last six months of the year are filled with planning, surprises, and of course, cake and ice cream. It's almost kismet that July...
7 Ways to Celebrate Pollinator Week
This year, in the early days of spring, I was greeted by the delightful sight of bumblebees bouncing from dandelion to dandelion all the way up to the flowers on the fruit trees in...
National Date Your Mate Month :: A Soda City Twist on Dinner and a...
May is National Date Your Mate Month. While I couldn't find much history on it, I do know that May, with its warm weather and blooming flowers, can be a great month for rekindling...
3 Ways You Can Show Support for Autism Acceptance Month
Many of you are probably familiar with Autism Awareness Month/Day, which occurs each April as a way to educate the public about Autism. While most people are aware Autism exists, the depiction of it...
5 Money-Saving Dinner Hacks
It was no surprise when my husband and I recently reviewed our household budget and discovered that our grocery bill ate most of it. Now, I'll admit that I am terrible at meal planning,...
Valentine’s Night in :: 5 Ideas for a Cozy Night at Home
If you're not inclined to make elaborate plans for Valentine's Day this year, here are five ideas to stoke the romance at home.
1. Cupid in a Cabin
Picture a log cabin in the woods with...
Dear New Mom, These Are the Things I’d Like You to Know
Dear New Mom,
So, I'm five years and two kids into motherhood. That's far enough removed from new motherhood to have learned a thing or two, but close enough to still feel like it was...
Merry Marriage :: A Christmas Reading List
Christmastime is one of the most romantic times of the year. With very little effort, you can find hundreds of movies and books about newfound love and happily-ever-afters wrapped up in holiday glee. However,...
Halloween Night In :: 8 Activities for a Hauntingly Good Time at Home
Spooky season is in full swing! The Halloween sections in stores are set up and stocked with candy and costumes. Cable networks and streaming services are bringing the best (and worst) of horror movies...
12 Titles You Will Want to Check Out for a Read It/Watch It Movie...
With the school year back in full swing and the days beginning to get shorter and cooler, movie nights make for a great way to relax and spend time with your family or enjoy...
Moms Making Money :: A Reading List for Starting a Side Hustle This Fall
Back-to-school season is here, along with the financial pressure a new school year brings; new clothes, school supplies, school fees, etc. And just when you think you can take a break to let your...