Life as Mom https://lifeasmom.com/ Doing what matters Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:16:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 The Weekly Ramble – February 27, 2026 https://lifeasmom.com/the-weekly-ramble-february-27-2026/ https://lifeasmom.com/the-weekly-ramble-february-27-2026/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:16:11 +0000 https://lifeasmom.com/?p=141710300 Hello and Happy Friday. Let’s chat satisfaction in Christ, praying, and pink snails. I’ve been chewing on this quote this week: A person becomes more themselves the more they are satisfied in Jesus. I think it’s true. As I’m learning to trust Christ more for my today and tomorrow and maybe even my yesterday, I...

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]]> https://lifeasmom.com/the-weekly-ramble-february-27-2026/feed/ 0 The Weekly Ramble – February 20, 2026 https://lifeasmom.com/the-weekly-ramble-february-20-2026/ https://lifeasmom.com/the-weekly-ramble-february-20-2026/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:46:27 +0000 https://lifeasmom.com/?p=141710288 Happy Weekend! Let’s chat Have you noticed that I’m in my home decor era? I realized that this week how much the season of life has changed. Once the house was full of little people so I never dared to set out cute little ceramic ducks, let alone throw pillows. There was no time or...

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]]> https://lifeasmom.com/the-weekly-ramble-february-20-2026/feed/ 8 The Weekly Ramble – February 13, 2026 https://lifeasmom.com/the-weekly-ramble-february-13-2026/ https://lifeasmom.com/the-weekly-ramble-february-13-2026/#comments Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:17:10 +0000 https://lifeasmom.com/?p=141710261 Let’s talk restaurant faves, homemade roast beef, and projects on the horizon. Hello, hi, how are you? Another Friday got away from me? How could this happen when I so carefully prepped for Friday on Thursday night so that I could get a photo shoot of three recipes done, have a fun catch up on...

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]]> https://lifeasmom.com/the-weekly-ramble-february-6-2026/feed/ 19 Easy Handmade Valentines https://lifeasmom.com/easy-handmade-valentines/ https://lifeasmom.com/easy-handmade-valentines/#comments Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:16:49 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=49446 Save money or just be creative with these fun and easy, handmade valentines. These are fun crafts and projects that you can make for or with your kids. Valentine’s Day is a fun opportunity to do a little crafting with your kids. Skip the Valentine’s aisle at the store and make something on your own...

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]]> https://lifeasmom.com/easy-handmade-valentines/feed/ 1 FREE Printable Marvel Valentine’s Day Cards https://lifeasmom.com/free-printable-marvel-valentine-boy-friendly/ https://lifeasmom.com/free-printable-marvel-valentine-boy-friendly/#respond Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:51:42 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=31455 If your kids love the Avengers or other characters in the Marvel Universe, then they’ll love these easy Valentine’s Cards to make. Grab these free printable Marvel Valentine’s Day Cards that  pack a big ka-pow for the kids. Whether you’re Team Iron Man or Team Cap, you gotta admit that the films in the MCU...

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]]> https://lifeasmom.com/free-printable-marvel-valentine-boy-friendly/feed/ 0 FREE Super Mario Valentine Printable https://lifeasmom.com/free-boy-friendly-valentines-printable/ https://lifeasmom.com/free-boy-friendly-valentines-printable/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:08:07 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=23449 Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all hearts and flowers. Kids can celebrate a fun day with these easy DIY Super Mario Valentine treats. Strolling through the Valentine section of a local store with my 9-year old son, I heard him groan, “I hate Valentine’s Day. It’s so ewwww.” What followed was a very enlightening...

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]]> https://lifeasmom.com/free-boy-friendly-valentines-printable/feed/ 14 The Weekly Ramble – January 30, 2026 https://lifeasmom.com/the-weekly-ramble-january-30-2026/ https://lifeasmom.com/the-weekly-ramble-january-30-2026/#comments Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:32:23 +0000 https://lifeasmom.com/?p=141710151 It’s a late and short ramble this week. You’ll understand why. Well, this week’s ramble is going to be short and sweet. I spent the start of the week with this view. Yep. Stomach ick. I’m not sure exactly what it was, but in the wee hours of Sunday night, I wasn’t doing well. I...

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]]> https://lifeasmom.com/the-weekly-ramble-january-23-2026/feed/ 25 Origami Fish Valentine Card https://lifeasmom.com/diy-on-a-dime-origami-fish-valentine-card-with-free-printable/ https://lifeasmom.com/diy-on-a-dime-origami-fish-valentine-card-with-free-printable/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:11:35 +0000 http://lifeasmom.com/?p=31365 Origami, an ancient paper craft, is a fun way to add interest to this year’s Valentine’s cards. Make a school of origami fish for a fun origami Valentine card kids can give to friends and family. Looking for some simple Valentines Day ideas that kids will love? Making homemade valentines is just the thing.  This...

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