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Nothing tastes (or smells) better than warm apple crisp (except if you throw some vanilla ice cream on top)!

This year, July 15th means a little more *MONEY* for families who qualify for the enhanced Child Tax Credit.

This post is for all you mamas looking for some solid girls night out ideas, or those that just need a quick kick in the pants to make it all happen.

New flavors are coming! And they...are...AMAZING!

I live in one of the driest climates in the United States! I'm in Utah and we literally rank #2 driest climate.  Yes, we even beat Arizona.

Without a doubt, Grand Cayman’s Stingray City, Turtle Farm and Seven Mile Beach are exciting family attractions sure to thrill kids. And first-time visitors to the Cayman Islands should definitely check out these popular tourist attractions.

We'll wave our hands in the air for that!

My oldest child is heading to college this fall. That translates in mom talk to, “Friends beware. Spontaneous ugly cries may occur.” It also means I’ve gotten a little bit (okay… a lot bit) sentimental.

guess what—there is one thing I do every day already that could be helping prevent those grade school problems well in advance.

Do you know about 4/20? If you have a tween or teen, chances are they know all about this celebration of marijuana that occurs every year on April 20. And it's not just from whispers in the hallway or the pothead group at school.

On occasion I wonder how soon the unearthly amount of sugar I consume in a day will kill me.

Did you know there is a 1 in 9.2 quintillion chance of filling out the perfect bracket? Well I don’t want to brag—okay, I totally do—but you’re looking at it.

Dear Anxious Mama, You’re not Alone.

Understanding the effects that toys have on your child’s development is extremely beneficial since you’ll be able to understand how your child, as an individual, understands the world around them as well as the best kind of toys that will benefit them the most.

You know how it’s your very favorite when someone tells you your kid looks exactly like their dad?

The Caribbean is exotic but paying for a family vacation doesn’t have to be exorbitant.

I think of that piece of advice all the time. Really. ALL THE TIME.

Ever wondered?

With Spring Break fast approaching, families are combing the web for ideas on how to spend their time off from the flurry of daily life.

There are plenty of loved ones that could use these same simple acts in their life -- and it won't kill you to do them. Trust me. If I can do it, so can you.

Of course it's natural to be concerned when your kid goes into an unknown world. But instead of acting out of fear, arm yourself with the facts so that you can help your kids be smart, cautious, and savvy.

For many reasons, tourism is on the rise in Latin America, making these exotic countries worth considering for a family spring break vacation.

Any more or any less, and you may be singing a different tune.

The first time my kids got lice (yes, it’s happened more than once) I freaked out. Freaked out like a crazy woman who thought the world was going to end, and that the only answer was to buzz her kids’ hair off.

It’s not just our opinion that Keystone is a top family travel destination - it was ranked in a 2017 list in USA Today and Parents Magazine recently included in a list of top family ski resorts.

It is truly the nicest vacuum I’ve ever owned and I’m going to tell you why.

My favorite kind of parent are those who don’t pretend life is glitter and butterflies all the time. Let’s be honest: if your kid has never been in timeout or had that mean-fast-parent-walk head towards them, you should get some sort of medal.

Mamas—raise your hand if you’ve found yourself stressed out in the last week? Day? Hour?

My 8th grader came home from school today and told me about the conversation they had in Home Economics. Her teacher told the kids that if they ever had an active shooter in their school, that in her classroom, they would arm themselves.

Is booking a flight for your family vacation a dreaded activity?

The term itself may seem a little hokey, and is not actually medically diagnosed, but the data is there to back it up.

I care about you, and I don't want you to miss out on the gem that is Leslie Jones at the Olympics.

When something comes along that makes my life SO MUCH EASIER, I want to shout it from the rooftops.

Don’t get me wrong—it’s amazing to say and hear those infamous three words. But if talk isn’t backed up by continual action, what good is it really?

This year it's easier than ever for kids and families to follow along with the Winter Olympics, all without traveling to Pyeongchang.

Movies are our JAM. We love nothing more than a big tub of popcorn and an even bigger screen to see the latest family friendly movie to hit the theaters! We want to you see EARLY MAN on us!

In a world where an increasing number of children are being labeled with attention deficit disorders, it may be worth noting that attention is a muscle-like quality with the ability to be strengthened based on a more, shall we say, boring play room.

Flying into Cancun, your first experience might be currency exchange booths, the host of vendors trying to sell vacation packages and a Jimmy Buffett stand to occupy newly arrived tourists as they wait for their bus.

With a little nudging — and the right tools — they can be using that time to build creative skills while sharing their stories, opinions, and ideas.

If you’ve never been to Mexico’s beloved Puerto Vallarta before, you’ll most likely have a hard time narrowing your must visit list down to a few attractions to fit your time there.

Here's a little sampling of what's on my mind . . .

Here's what they recommended . . .

From superpowered adventures to book-based favorites to amazing true stories, these movies offer the best of 2017 for kids, teens, and families.