Marie Osborne

Marie Osborne is a wife, mama, and blogger who loves Jesus and large non-fat lattes. As a former high school theater geek, she currently uses all her acting and vocal training reading "Mr. Brown Can Moo" and singing "The Wheels on the Bus" before night-night time. When she isn't laughing (loudly) with her 30-something husband, chatting (loudly) with her girlfriends, singing (loudly) with her 3-year-old son, or feeding (quietly... for the time being) her 8-month-old twins, she's probably pumping and binge watching Netflix. You can find her on her blog www.marieosborne.com encouraging, challenging, and laughing from under a pile of diapers.

I’m so excited to celebrate Christmas with my toddler twins this year, and to see them enjoy their gifts as big 2-year-old girls. It’s tricky coming up with Christmas gifts for 2-year-olds, especially two of them. I definitely want to choose items that they’ll love, will be worth the investment, won’t annoy me too much, …

There are many kindergarten books to prepare your little one for the big day. It’s your little one’s first year of school. You don’t know who is more nervous, you or him, as you prepare for kindergarten. Kindergarten can be a scary place. Will he like his teacher? Will he make new friends? Will he …

We’ve been living in our rental for a while, but I’m just now getting around to decorating my kids bathroom. I’ve been stalking Pinterest, looking for the cutest, easiest kids bathroom decor ideas to spruce up our house, and I found seven that I absolutely LOVE. I hope you’ll love them too! 7 Adorable Kids …

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been looking at my finances and things are looking scary. The New Year is a great time for resolutions, especially money saving ones. We feel the pinch of the holidays and need to cut back and slash costs. That’s why we need to discuss money saving tips. If …

Fall is in the air and Halloween is just around the corner. It seems like back-to-school was only yesterday, but it’s already time to get geared up for trick or treating and Halloween treats! This year, my three little ones are just old enough to really enjoy the Halloween fun. I’m hoping to create a …

I’ve been trying to eat healthier and transition toward more and more vegan meals. But with three little ones, it can be hard to keep the food interesting and flavorful without getting to difficult and complicated. I’m so glad I can use my slow cooker (this is my favorite slow cooker!) to make amazing vegan …

Many moons ago, when I worked as a preschool teacher, I took CPR and First Aid certification classes. I found the information helpful and reassuring in case of emergency. I wanted to know how to assist children in my care should the worst happen. Flash forward several years, and now I’m a mom to three …

Tis the season for little elves to appear in random spots around the house. The Elf on the Shelf Ideas are here for you! Moms have so much to do during the holiday season, that this Elf on the Shelf business can quickly move from the fun family tradition category to unwanted, super stressful nightly …

Sometimes you just need a chocolate dessert! Something that will appease your sweet tooth but is covered, smothered or drenched with chocolate, amIright? From Oreo Truffle Brownies to Homemade Oreo Cookies to Death by Chocolate Cake to No Bake Peanut Butter Bars, we have a list of chocolate dessert recipes that is sure to please …

Doctor Who. Star Wars. Lord of the Rings. Harry Potter. Seriously, guys. I’m obsessed. If you are like me and are happily raising a family of geeks, or maybe you just married one, these printable valentines for your favorite geek will say I love you in the nerdiest way possible. Printable valentines are the best …

Paleo Thanksgiving recipes certainly are in high demand these days. During the holidays, it can be very difficult for us to watch what we eat, especially if we have dietary restrictions or preferences. We want to enjoy the comfort foods of our childhood, but the tried and true recipes from previous generations just won’t work. …

I love going to the Farmers’ Market in the summer and tasting all the delicious summer fruits. Peaches, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, raspberries, and figs. So many delectable scents, textures, and tastes. Of course, I can’t wait to turn them all into amazing summer fruit desserts for every potluck, barbeque, and family dinner. Here are 25 …