I know I’m not the only parent who finds herself anxiously searching Pinterest for “simple Elf on the Shelf ideas” right before her kids wake up, right? Our Elf on the Shelf returns every December 1st and my kids excitedly begin their countdown on Thanksgiving Day. I gave up early on with wild and crazy …
Are you looking for ideas for your family’s fall bucket list? As the summer heat winds down we can feel the excitement for fall starting to build. Comfort foods, cozy sweaters, football and pumpkin spice are usually the headliners but it certainly doesn’t end there. Making time to get outside and enjoy time with loved …
Summer fun activies are THE best! Summer is the perfect time to spend quality time with your family. It’s a time to relax, enjoy and create memories that will last a lifetime. #NowReading: Ideas For A Family Summer Bucket List Click To Tweet Summer Fun Activities Loading… Now, you probably don’t need me to tell …
Brrrr … there’s definitely a chill in the air! The perfect time to start putting together your family’s winter bucket list! As the days get shorter and the holiday spirit starts to shine through, it’s the perfect time to focus on simple activities your family can do together. . Enjoying time with loved ones is …
The holidays are just around the corner, and with so many different things to do this holiday season, the choices can be a bit overwhelming! This is why I put together a list of 100 holiday activities to help make the choosing easier! How many activities can you do this season? This site contains affiliate …
Do you know the impact of daily affirmations for kids? Affirmations are powerful tools that can be used in the life of a child. When they are used responsibly, these tools can help children to: build confidence feel better about themselves, and improve their self-esteem. Affirmations also teach children the power of being positive, both …
This sponsored post on ways to make blended parenting work is in partnership with Marlon. Watch Marlon each Thursday at 9 PM ET on NBC. I am often asked just how we make blended parenting work in our household. As someone on both sides I can honestly say that without proper communication and a commitment …
Loving a veteran with PTSD is hard as hell. Language many of you familiar with my platform probably were not expecting but, honestly, that is the watered-down version. While away at a business conference recently, I woke early to watch the sunrise. As I’m sitting on my hotel balcony, I notice a line of soldiers …
Talk of Incredibles 2 creeped into our household this weekend and my oldest son quickly let it be known that he was all the way here for this movie. I not-so-silently cheered and agreed. I recalled the period of time where we watched the original Incredibles on repeat for about six months when he was …
One of my greatest joys is seeing the excitement of my children experiencing something fun and amazing with my children. As of late, I have been able to re-experience childhood favorites with them and share my memories and love for certain things with them. Going to the movies together is something we had gotten out …
As a little girl, I absolutely loved reading. I was the kid who always racked up on BookIt! certificates (even though I didn’t even eat pizza) and rocked out the summer reading programs. As an adult and parent, I have to admit – I’ve gotten very lax with my reading habits. As a result, my …