When I think about the Fourth of July, of course I think about BBQs, swimming pools, and hanging out with friends and family. But I also think about my freedoms and how blessed I am to have been born...
Holidays with children are always fun! Being a preschool teacher, I get to do lots of projects for all the different holidays throughout the year, but Fourth of July is one of my favorites. I love the colors red,...
As everyone counts the days towards celebrating another year of American Independence and a long weekend with fireworks and barbecues, I am counting the days until my own independence day. It is a bittersweet time for me. While I...
Grab your scarf and mittens. It's almost time to celebrate Independence Day in San Francisco! This is always an odd time of year for me, since I'm originally from the east coast. I see pictures online of family and...
*This post is sponsored- but the thoughts and feelings are our own, and we only work with businesses we believe to be reputable and resourceful to our readers. When we were dating, my husband and I used to eat dinner...
I only ask for two things when planning a summer family outing. I want a place where kids can easily entertain themselves and the option to bring my own food and drinks. (It helps to have nice weather, but...
For many of us moms-of-little-ones, summer means not just extended afternoons at the park or pool, family barbeques, and tackling our kids to apply sunscreen, but also travel. And with the joy of watching your children revel in a...
Every parent reaches a point when it’s time to talk to your kids about private parts. My moment came when I overheard my two-year-old tell his baby brother that I pooped him out when he was born. He was...
If you’re like us, summertime is bittersweet. The flexibility of no school, sports, or major commitments is great, but it never takes long before 'summertime boredom' sets in. Sometimes it can get tough keeping kids occupied and engaged with...
As I get older, I’m realizing that things don’t necessarily get easier; rather, the challenges we face evolve. At our house, the serious discussions have changed from job searches and pregnancies to balancing our budget, managing our work-life balance...
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