I need to get something off my chest. If as a parent you are not exploring the non-fiction area of the children’s section at the library with your kids – you are missing out! Some of the BEST books I have ever come across for kids of all ages are sitting quietly on the non-fiction […]
5 Halloween Costumes For Your Nature Loving Kid!
I know what you are thinking! Jess! School just started! Why are we talking about Halloween?! Good question! I’ll admit I don’t go “all out” for Halloween decorations or Halloween costumes but this year seems to be the first year that my kids are all excited for Halloween costumes. Just yesterday the girls drug me […]
Dear Summer….
The following post contains affiliate links – read my full disclosure here. Oh Dear – Sweet- Crazy- Summer.. What an interesting time you are for parents. The kids are out of school, running crazy through the house all day, demanding no less than 37 snacks an hour, and trying so hard every day to find a […]
Raising Monarch Caterpillars: The What, The Why, and the How
Recently my daughters and I started on a new adventure – raising Monarch caterpillars! Monarch caterpillars can eat only one thing: Milkweed. We have always had milkweed on our property but it was earlier this summer when my daughter found a little black and yellow caterpillar munching away that her interest in them peaked. To […]
Mom-Boss Monday: Elizabeth Richardson Of Libby Ann Quilts.
Mom-Boss Mondays Are Here! What is Mom-Boss Monday? It is a series of interviews with some of the best mom-bosses around! We are going to find out what businesses moms are running, how they are managing being the boss of a household and of a business, and all the things that inspire these moms to […]
The Three Braids Every Girl-Mom Needs!
In my post about what raising three girls has taught me the first thing I mentioned was how to French braid. French braiding was one of those skills I always wanted in high school but didn’t have anyone or any YouTube to teach me. Many comments came in from moms and women saying that they […]
Making Applesauce With Your Kids!
I absolutely love having an apple tree on our property – ours grows green apples that border on sweet and sour and makes delicious applesauce. I can’t wait to add a red apple tree in the future! Each spring the tree blossoms beautifully and about this time of year the apples get ready for harvest. […]
My First Month Blogging: 5 Things I’m Thankful For!
Well, it’s hard to believe but Explore Life Moore has been up and running for a full month. I have a surprising number of feelings about finishing my first month blogging! For those who might be interested in numbers, here are a few more stats of my very first month on this journey according to […]
Will She Know It When She Needs It?
“I love you,” I say as I kiss my oldest daughter’s cheek and finish tucking her in for the night. “I know mom, you tell me all the time,” she says but her smile lets me know she doesn’t mind hearing it again. It’s in that moment that I begin to wonder..will she know it […]
Backbone State Park Family Guide
Backbone State Park is Iowa’s oldest state park – it was dedicated to the state in 1920! This park had been high on my list of places to visit with my kids for quite some time and finally we had an open day to explore. Backbone State Park is just about 2.5 hours from our […]