In the summertime, kids need shoes to keep up with their days outdoors: climbing, splashing, summer camps, beach, lakes etc. When it’s time to head back to school, we often look for shoes that look nice and more like the shoes we had growing up. But if you’re kids are anything like mine, as soon as they bust through the… Read More
Disclosure: “This post is sponsored by Kohl’s. I received the included back to school clothes and essentials as compensation.” Game on…it’s time to get ready for the best school year yet (or at least we hope!). In less than two weeks, we will be sending our kids off for another year of school. It’s time to get our game face… Read More
Yes, you read that right…we are thinking “Back to School” today. I know that you all are in summer mode & don’t you worry, we are too! It’s hard to believe that in less than a month we will be packing lunches, starting the homework routine, & sending our kids to their first day of school. Today, we wanted to… Read More
We’re back in school and getting back in the swing of things. This week the talk in our house has been all about their new classrooms, classmates, lunch and snack time and school supplies. When we were buying school supplies this year, the girls were a bit disappointed in their supply list. Except for a few folders and a watercolor… Read More
I can’t believe the summer is coming to an end. I’m not too happy to have to get back on a schedule and swap days at the pool and beach for days of carpool and homework. But, watching the kids kick off another year filled with new things to learn is a pretty exciting part of parenting. Maggie learned so much last… Read More
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Did you know October is National Apple Month? Today we have some fun ways to celebrate apples with your children this month! Crafts 1. Apple Stamps Supplies: apples, paper, red paint & green and brown paint, crayons or markers Directions: Cut the apple in half and let the child use them as stamps. Use the green & brown to add… Read More
Summer is coming to an end & we are looking forward to a new school year to start soon! We have been soaking up afternoons at the pool, early morning bike rides, & picnic lunches at the park. But with school just around the corner, this former teacher is making sure that we sneak a little bit of time in… Read More
School starts in just a few weeks. Like most summers, I start out with high hopes of getting the kids to do school work frequently. Then, after about the first 2 weeks of summer, we quickly get into a routine of pool time and playing in the yard. My “school work in the summer” routine quickly loses steam. I decided… Read More
“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Rubbermaid. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” With only a few weeks left of summer, I am trying hard to cherish the fun times that we have together with just the kids & I… Read More