Even though we don’t live near a beach, I still associate it with summer. Maybe it’s because I grew up near the beach, or maybe it’s because beaches are just awesome. Either way, I’ve got the beach on my mind. Today I’m going to share some of our favorite beach books for kids with you, …
How to Get Crayon Out of Clothes In all my years of parenting (closing in on seven, which I realize still leaves me at Amateur Level), I have only had one “crayon in the dryer” episode. It happened last weekend, and it was ugly. Oh course, I had no idea there was a bright red crayon …
I received a complimentary night’s stay in one of the Carlton Landing rentals in Oklahoma. All opinions are my own. I can’t wait to share these photos with you! Over the past year or so, we’ve driven through Oklahoma several times. But until recently, we had never stayed there – it was just some really …
I’m excited to be partnering with Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen to share the Kids Fit Menu Challenge with you guys. Local high schools competed for a chance to have their culinary creation added to the Cheddar’s Kid Fit Menu. All opinions are my own. “It’s okay, Mom…I won’t get mad. You can tell me! Did it …
Y’all are going to love this! My friend Lauren from Oh, Honestly (if you’re a parent, you should bookmark her site, because it’s That Good) is sharing this strategy for writing letters to your kids. Read on to be inspired. My youngest child was nearing her first birthday. Maybe that was what sparked the idea. …
I’m a Hawaiian Falls blogger. I’ll be sharing promotions, helpful information and tips about our local Hawaiian Falls in Garland. All opinions are my own. One of the great things about having season passes to Hawaiian Falls is that we can take the kids whenever we want, and it’s okay if we only go for …
In just a few short weeks, I’ll be packing lunches every day for two kids. You should know this about me: I’m not great at this kind of stuff. In theory, I’d love to whip up cute bento box lunches full of different foods every day of the week. In reality, my kids will be eating a …
I’m super excited to be working with a longtime (like, since childhood) favorite of mine – Scholastic! Join me and get your kids excited about summer reading with this fun printable reading wish list – and check out all the other great things taking place with Scholastic, too. Remember when you were a kid and …
Ahhh, toddlers. The little kings and queens of living in the moment and feeling their emotions. All the things we strive to do as adults and want for our children, but perhaps? Just a little more quietly. A little less disruptively. A little less toddler-like. I want to validate my child’s feelings and let her know I take …
I’m a Hawaiian Falls blogger. I’ll be sharing promotions, helpful information and tips about our local Hawaiian Falls in Garland. All opinions are my own. Summer with kids can be surprisingly expensive. Send the kids off to a camp or two, take some day trips, and visit the local amusement park and before you know …