Holidays

As the holiday season comes upon us, you aren't alone if you're wondering if COVID-19 is going to mess with Christmas. I mean, just the thought that this intrusive virus would come in the way of our Christmas traditions...

Why didn’t anyone tell me that the toiletries for toddlers should be included as a line item in our family budget!!!?!?!? Yes, we really need more toilet paper already. And while I’m at it, we need bubble gum-flavored children’s...

It’s Christmas. The Season of Giving. But I’m struggling. Struggling because I want. I’ve spent the last week driving around new subdivisions. Dreaming. Houses with granite countertops and more than one kitchen drawer. Houses with more than 1000 square feet....

Originally posted October 26, 2015 Updated October 27th, 2020 Last year my family moved into a brand new community in Winter Garden. Even though the neighborhood was still largely under construction, my kids still came home with more candy than they...

Are you visiting family in the near future? Visiting family and honoring your child's sleep can be challenging. Inevitably your child's sleep environment will change, their schedule might get interrupted, and frankly, sleeping your whole family at someone else's...

If you’re anything like me, you probably cringe at the thought of your toddler ingesting unnecessary sugar this Valentine’s Day. Last year I shared candy-free toddler valentines. They were a huge success, so I'm back to share another round of Candy-Free Toddler Valentines! Non-food...

"Different families, different rules," is my simple explanation when it comes to why our family's rules are not the same as other families.  A modified version of this saying applies to Christmas, "different families, different traditions." To wrap or not to wrap...

I must admit that I have been a little reluctant to embrace the seasonal change to Fall because I absolutely love Summer. However, as it is now October and I have no choice but to get with the program....

If you live in Florida then you know that between the heat, visitors, and crying children, theme park adventures can easily go awry. If you are a regular theme park goer, or plan to visit multiple times throughout the...

It became apparent on Christmas morning last year that something needed to change. We were definitely overdoing it. The packages were beautiful, the tree was overflowing with gifts, and wrapping flew in all directions. Here's the thing, though: my kids...

Because of the COVID-19 cases rising, we know gathering together might not be best for all families. So we thought this non-Halloween pumpkin paint party would be perfect adapted into a VIRTUAL party! While we added in our suggestions...

Thanksgiving- the quintessential American holiday... gluttonous as it may be, is really a celebration of immigrants. Unless you are Native American, in which case you might have a different sentiment. I was raised in a multi cultural environment and although...

originally posted 11/12/2019 One of the best things about being a mom is having my daughter help me bake and craft. I love that she's always taking interest in what I'm doing and as a result she becomes a little...

Sleep and heat do not mix! Keeping cool on summer nights can be tough when it is hot out. And oh my it is H-O-T out! I can remember being a child and struggling hard to fall asleep in...

Originally posted October 2019 Updated October 2020 Now, I warn you this snack doubles as an activity with your kids. Cooking with children, while great in theory and provides meaningful life skills, is not for the faint of heart. Moreover, this...