Summer time. A time for vacation, relaxation in the sun and warm nights on the patio. A time for dirty feet from playing barefoot all day in the green grass followed up with catching lightning bugs in the evening. The time of the year we can all grill out with friends, stay up a little later and… [Read More]
The key to enjoying your yard this summer – mosquito control
This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Mosquito Joe. One of my favorite places to hang out at our house used to be our back deck. It overlooks our large yard and we have some privacy due to a few evergreen trees. But now it’s not so fun. Our trees are a bit… [Read More]
Sometimes it’s okay to quit
When it comes to extra-curricular activities, it’s pretty normal to hear the words “it’s boring” or “I don’t want to do it anymore” from your kids. In the early years, you’re testing out all sorts of activities to see what your kids like. Soccer? Check. Gymnastics? Check Dance? Baseball? Art classes? At some point, your… [Read More]
How to Enjoy the Last Moments of Summer
I started out with every intention of writing a “Back to School” post. But then I sat down, and just couldn’t do it! All I could think about was how we’ve got just a little more time left. A couple more weeks to do the summer things before more rigid routines and schedules kick in…. [Read More]
12 water games for the pool and backyard
We are now officially in the sun drenched, heated heart of summer. If your kids are anything like mine, that means playing in, around, and with water every chance they get. The problem is those days at the pool or afternoons in the yard with the sprinkler can get a little old. Everyone needs a… [Read More]
13 “Must Do” Summer Stops in the Triangle
Summer is here, people. We are less than two weeks in and loving it! I’m so excited and my kids are probably even more excited. It’s time for a break! We have a few vacations planned and since I still have to work, the kids have some camps on the agenda. But there is still… [Read More]
Keep track of summer reading with these printables
Last summer, I challenged my rising second-grader to read 50 books. If he did it, I’d take him to Target and he could buy something special as a reward. I knew it might be tough, but he LOVES reading and I figured it would be a good way to distract him from the tablet or TV… [Read More]
15 Summer Crafts for Young Kids
It’s official. Summer is coming. Next week the kids are out of school and I’m going to need ideas to keep them busy during these long summer days. Sure, we’ve got camps, pool dates and even a few trips planned, but we still have a lot of time we’re going to have to fill. That’s where crafts… [Read More]
Helpful hints on summer sun safety
With the unofficial start of summer just days away, it’s time for us to talk about ways to stay safe in the sun when you’re living the busy summer bucket list life. I’ve been paying even more attention than usual to being sun smart since my brush with melanoma earlier this year. I’m here to… [Read More]
Summer fun on the farm
We have two weeks left of summer. Two weeks. So we’re cramming in as much as we can before it’s time for back to school. Last week we piled in the car and drove eight hours to J’s aunt and uncles farm in Kentucky. It was an experience unlike anything else they’ve done. They hung… [Read More]
