summer

We've already played in the sprinkler at least six times. By July the kids will be looking for something else to do, and if I don't provide it they'll get destructive creative with the hose and each other. Here are some fun ideas I found around the interwebs. Water Balloon Piñata by Zigg... Read More

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We're starting to work our way through that summer fun list over here.  And one of my four year old's ideas for summer fun includes making our own ice cream.  Time to get out that dusty ice cream maker that I was convinced I would use ALL the time when I bought it and start churning. Keep readi... Read More

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We're giving away $100 Gift Certificate to Lolly Wolly Doodle! Here's what's cool about that: $100 will actually get you some cool stuff and it will last. When you shop other designer kids brands you can feel defeated by the prices because your dollar doesn't go very far and your kids are bou... Read More

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I’m a sucker for a perky desktop wallpaper. So naturally, it’s time for another summer desktop wallpaper —and a version for iPhone and iPad too! Between my phone, iPad, personal laptop, and work laptop I’m rocking a digital gallery of bright and inspiring wallpapers. Of course, no two are th... Read More

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I started working part-time outside of the house recently, and am just now tackling the concept of a very different summer for my family.  My husband is also using most of his vacation time for a trip to Haiti, so we're looking at easy, close-to-home summer plans. 1. I know it's not "fun," per say... Read More

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I'm ready for summer.  We've got the water table out and shorts stacked up in the drawer.  So while I dream of the warm weather staying and not just teasing us for a day or two, let me share this wrap-up of all the popsicle fun I'm planning on having during the months to come. Peach and Greek Yogu... Read More

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Since this weekend is Labor Day and school is underway for almost everyone, it’s time to take a minute and chronicle your summer. So much changes over the school year and summer is such an on-the-go season, so take a minute and jot down a few memories from the last few months with this printabl... Read More

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August is a month that gets lost in the shuffle. We’re all so focused on gearing up for back to school that it’s easy to forget that we’re still knee-deep in all of the things that make summer so sweet. So here’s a little desktop reminder that you’ve still got a few more weeks to enjoy ... Read More

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You can’t cross a holiday off the calendar without giving or getting a delicious treat from a friend or a neighbor. But now that the 4th of July is a distant sparkler-filled memory, we have a l-o-n-g way to go until Halloween rolls around and we can start harassing each other with baked goods. ... Read More

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Did you know that TODAY at 7:04 p.m. (EDT) we can all celebrate the Summer Solstice? aka - The Longest Day of the Year. Really, what mom of school-aged kids doesn't already know that the days are long?  By noon, our family has cycled through multiple indoor and outdoor activities. Morning wal... Read More

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