Summer

Today I was taunted by a box of tissues. Not even Kleenex, mind you,  but generic Target up & up™ brand tissues. The tissues sit in a bin in our utility room next to a disgustingly dirty backpack and mock me by...

I used to spend the month of May dreading the upcoming summer "holidays". I treated summer as if I was going into battle...entering survival mode, but this year I am making a plan for Camp SAHM and am hoping to...

I am all about creating adventures and memories for my family. That’s why we’re working our way through all 177 Florida State Parks. I started this adventure during the pandemic (quarantine boredom), and it’s turned into an exciting project...

Thank you so much to all of the families who attended the amazing PBS Kids Steve Songs Concert with us at the Orlando Public Library! We hope you had super fun time singing and dancing along with Steve Songs and...

Now is the time to get your child's back to school sleep schedule ready for the new school year! Summer vacation is full of fun and sun, but it is not always great for sleep. Summer nights often include late...

Summer is just around the corner, and I don't know about you, but that brings about a whole lot of excitement in our house! As a kid, I have fond memories of trips to my grandparents house to play once...

Real talk, ladies. Adulting is hard. Motherhood can suck (for lack of a better word). And there are few things in the season of life with young children and career growth that make you want to burst out of...

You get a late-night call to the emergency room. A tree blows over in a storm. Your car just won’t start. When sudden problems catch you unprepared, it can spell big financial trouble for you and your family. Luckily,...

With summer fast approaching, many of us are coming up with ways to keep our kids entertained, enjoy the Florida weather and looking to book our family vacations. We love to get away in the summer and enjoy the time...

The countdown is on! Back-to-school is on the horizon. When prepping for a new school year, it is important for families to take some time to gradually ease back into a school year routine. To ensure a strong start to the...

Nothing screams summer like 4th of July! Whether you're planning a vacation or staying in town, here are a few ideas to make your holiday more fun! If you're heading to a pool party, bring a festive dish! Fruit salad...

Summer fun calls for a few Summer Must Haves, sure to make life easier! The sun is out and the water is calling! Seasoned moms know that keeping cool and feeling fresh are the best ways to enjoy summer! There a...

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...

The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies begin tonight, so we decided to do a few DIY Olympic crafts, perfect for the kids! I purchased five 9.8 inch foam wreaths from the Dollar Store to make the Olympic rings.  I had some...

When I think of the fourth of July, I think of fireworks. Yes, I realize that we are celebrating the birth of American independence, but ever since I was a child, I have always associated this holiday with those...