13 Great Summer Bucket List Activities to do with Kids

“Summer vacation is the best time to spend with your kids!” As a mom, I am constantly being told this. But how many times have you been in the middle of summer and not known what to do? This blog post will help solve that problem for you. We are going to go over 13 great activities to do with […]

Ways To Stay Cool This Summer With Out A/C

The heat of summer is here and depending on where you live, the heat can be absolutely brutal. Air conditioning may seem like a necessity but unfortunately it is simply considered a luxury and not everyone is lucky enough to have that luxury. I have personally experienced this and sometimes it feels like you are not going to survive the […]

Steps for Transitioning From School to Summer Mode

Many schools are already out for summer break and others are coming to a close! Summer break can be a great time, but going from a structured day to play time all the time, can be a bit hard on children. I have shared some steps below for transitioning from school to summer mode as smoothly as possible!  Some kids find leaving their classmates […]

10 Amazing Backyard Summer Activities

10 Amazing Backyard Summer Activities Summer memories are made on vacation, but there’s something special about just being at home and spending time with family and friends. But forget the typical BBQ and pool party—this summer, spice things up with these 10 amazing backyard activities. They’re sure to get your friends talking and make some great memories. Giant Jenga. Turn […]

Backyard Summer Boredom Busters

Summer memories are made on vacation, but there’s something special about just being at home and spending time with family and friends. After the initial break from school, parents (or at least I do) hate hearing the “I am bored” spiel! We have “Summer Rules” around here and are sharing them with you — and hope it helps keep your […]

Staying Safe At The Beach With Young Children

Staying Safe at the Beach with Young Children Does the warm weather have you itching to head to the beach? Although the warm weather makes you want to have a relaxing day on the beach, you might be hesitant to go if you have young children. As a parent, you want to keep your children safe and this can be […]