I was delighted this late spring to see robin eggs appear in the nest on the beam just below our deck. We saw the mama bird flying to and from her then current home on the nest where she sat on the eggs for days. We waited patiently for the baby robins to hatch. I would peek daily between the deck boards to get a glimpse of mama robin's beautiful precious world. I felt so very lucky to have a front-row view as she ushered new life into this world. This post contains affiliate links. Please ... Continue Reading...
Easy 4th of July Desserts Red, White, and Blue
It's summer! That means the Fourth of July is going to come at us quickly, it always does! We throw a pool party for friends on the Fourth. I like to add a Red, White, and Blue food to our party menu each year. But I want it to be easy because throwing a party is a lot of work. Scroll down to see my three favorite Easy 4th of July Desserts that are Red, White, and Blue! This post contains affiliate links. Please see disclaimer in the menu for more information. ... Continue Reading...
Standardized Test Practice and Prep for Elementary School Kids
Do you have a child in elementary school? If so, you probably know about all the standardized testing they do these days with kids. I am amazed at how many testing exams schools do with students and how much teachers utilize the scores. Whether this is good or bad, it's the reality of education today. I'm sharing my ideas as a mom for how to help elementary school aged kids with Standardized Test Practice and Prep. As a parent, there are things you can do to help your child do his or her best ... Continue Reading...
Why Airboat Rides in Florida are Fun and Exciting
Are you traveling to Florida for a family vacation? You should consider an airboat ride, which is both a unique and great learning experience for both kids and adults. My family visited the Panhandle of Florida and we chose to go on an airboat tour of the Apalachicola Bay and River/Estuary System. We loved it! I'm sharing my reasons why Airboat Rides in Florida are Fun and Exciting. I was happy the activity was both educational and entertaining for my whole family. This post contains ... Continue Reading...
Gulf of Mexico Oceanfront Vacation Rental for a Family Trip to Florida
An Oceanfront Vacation Rental is the way to go for a fun and frugal family trip to the ocean. My family rented a beach house in Florida over spring break this year. It. Was. The Bomb. We adored it! My family of five had space to spread out because we had multiple bedrooms and two bathrooms. We made most of our own meals. We had our own private beach and yard. My family agrees we would all vote for renting a house on the beach again. There are so many benefits to renting a house on the ocean over ... Continue Reading...
Vasovagal Syncope in Children Ways to Cope
Vasovagal Syncope in Children can be a hard medical issue to deal with because children need to respond to symptoms on their own at the moment it's happening. Plus, kids never know when it will strike. We found out our son has this medical issue this past year after he fainted four times. We found out he's basically just prone to fainting, biologically. Unfortunately, the fourth time he fainted, he chipped two permanent teeth, which is just horrible. In this blog post, I'm going to share my ... Continue Reading...
Road Trip Packing List for a Beach House in Florida
Taking a road trip to Florida (or anywhere else) and renting a beach house? My family took a road trip to Florida recently where we rented a beach house on the panhandle of the Gulf of Mexico. I'm sharing my Road Trip Packing List for a Beach House Rental in Florida to help other moms prepare for a similar family vacation. Every family needs different things, so take my list and modify it to fit your own family's needs. If you are renting a beach house, there are many things to remember to ... Continue Reading...
Emergency Preparedness Checklist For Visiting an Amusement Park with Kids
I love taking my boys to amusement parks. Except when it turns scary for real, that is. This past fall my boys and I were enjoying an evening at a local amusement park. The park was all decorated in a fun fall theme to celebrate the fall season and Halloween. Pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons, monsters, haunted houses...it was so awesome. But we were shocked when the entire park, and I mean everyone, was forced to evacuate. I was scared, nervous, I admit it. We weren't sure what was going on, but ... Continue Reading...
Best Travel Games Kids Will Love for a Road Trip
Road Trips with kids can be fun, or they can be pure torture. The more games, snacks, and activity options my kids have on a road trip, the better it goes for everyone. Going on vacation is so much fun with a family, it creates wonderful memories for all that will last a lifetime. Your kids will love these, my favorite and Best Travel Games that Kids Will Love for a Road Trip, and so will you! It will keep them busy and combat boredom. They will have fun, and so will you making memories for the ... Continue Reading...
16 Silly Toys for Boys They Will Love
I'm a mom to three boys. I know what boys like. I know what types of Silly Toys for Boys They Will Love. Check these ideas out. They've brought lots of laughter to us and loads of fun at our house. I'm sure girls may love these too, but I have all boys, so I'm vouching for boys loving these toys. These toys are hilarious and whenever my boys have brought these toys out, tons of laughter ensues. Their smiles get big. Many of these will span the ages from young boys to teens and bring on giant ... Continue Reading...
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