There is a little joke in my family that the best gift someone can give a blogger is a blog post. Well, my brother Lance did just that! Awesome right?!?! AND it just so happens to be that he brings some of the best White Elephant Gifts to the party every year. My favorite so far is #1 below. We were … [Read more...]
Waiting Games (Part 1)
So, you're waiting in the waiting room at the doctor's office....or.....waiting in line at Disneyland....or....waiting in the car line at school with your preschooler and toddler, waiting for the "big kids" (your kindergartener and 2nd grader, or whomever) to get out of school.... Waiting, … [Read more...]
Play-Doh Faces
Today I'm sharing one of my favorite things to do with kids of all ages. And I mean all ages. It is... ...Play-doh faces and it's SUPER simple...or, at least, it should be. Here's what I mean: DIRECTIONS: Print photos on home printer (at least 5 x 7 size - and printed in draft mode … [Read more...]
Reminisce Summers Past
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #The7thMinion #CollectiveBias I read an article a few weeks ago all about summer in the late 70's. It was a fabulous article that really got my husband and I thinking. Our kids have no idea what … [Read more...]
How to Include the Kids in Home DIY Projects
Summer is a perfect time to complete those do-it-yourself (DIY) projects you’ve been putting off because the weather is warm and the days are long. Whether you want to spruce up your second home to list as a rental property or repair a broken fence in your own front yard, capitalize on the early … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids About Money: Give, Save, Spend
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #iamprotective #CollectiveBias Teaching your kids about money is one of the most important jobs we have as parents. I think everyone's goal in life is to have their kids be more successful than … [Read more...]
Make it a Movie Night!
Thank Goodness it's FRIDAY! What are your plans? Don't feel like going out? Make it a movie night inside. Set up before kids get home and have the movies ready to press play. The kids will love it. While you are popping the popcorn, have them play "concession" stand. It makes for a … [Read more...]
