Summer's End, Too Soon
Summer is ending too soon. Here's a taste of what we did, and how we slowed down to savor one of the last days before school starts.
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Everything for July 4th
July 4th is my favorite holiday because there's no pressure. Go to a cookout or don't, it's all good. Here are some easy things to make your celebration funner, which is a word the British would hate.
Summer Outdoor Water Play
Throwing the sprinkler out in the yard will only entertain for so long. Here are some outdoor water activities that look fun (and easy)!
Easy Summer Plans for Working Moms
With lots of changes lately, we're looking at easy, close-to-home summer plans.
Summer Bucket List Checkup
Summer is on it's way out, school is running us down fast; it's time to check in on your summer bucket lists!
DIY: PVC Water Sprinkler Fun
How to make your own PVC water sprinkler for the kids to beat the summer heat!
Family Camping - Outdoor Camping Gear
Do you love high-tech camping? Is low-tech camping more your style? Check out the camping gear my family is packing this summer!
Get Organized for Summer
Being busy is all well and good, but coming back to a messy house makes home less than comforting for me. Luckily, my kids are little and don't have loud complaining voices when I announce a cleaning day.
Erica's Summer Bucket List
My family has moved out of baby-hood and we're ready for some serious family fun, albeit for young kids. BRING IT.
Carina's Summer Bucket List
Rootbeer floats, seashells, and catching a snake; it's a classic American summer bucket list to celebrate the season with your family.
Shannon's Summer Bucket List
From Homewood to bounce houses, training to be like Michael Phelps, and blowing bubbles, we're doing up this summer bucket list.
Erin’s Summer Bucket List
Erin's Summer Bucket List…everything from what we’re going to do, movies we’re going to see, food we’re going to eat, and crafts we’re going to enjoy.
How to Picnic in Style
When was the last time you went on a real picnic? Not just take-out in the grass, but a meal enjoyed in a gorgeous natural setting? It's time to make some plans!
Friday Round Up
While I wasn’t chasing my girl, I came across a few wonderful things online this week...
Keeping Up and Keeping Busy
You've worked too hard this year to let all the great things your kids learned slip down into the hazy, lazy days of summer. What's your plan?
Friday Round Up: Summer To Do List Edition
Inspiration from around the web on making the most of a stay-close-to-home summer.
Despicably Wonderful
Rani Shah headed to L.A. to rub elbows with the stars of Despicable Me, jump on the beds at The Four Seasons and gather goodies for you.
How to Deal with Water Trauma
3 ways to help kids overcome a scary moment and enjoy heading back into the water.
Summer Vacation Part 1: Staring Down Boredom and Making Routines That Work
Christina Sbarro reflects on the first week of summer vacation as a work-at-home mom to a 5 year old and 15 month old. Little lessons and big breakthroughs.
What’s On Your Summer Bucket List
More than any other season, summer brings with it the promise of unadulterated joy. The kind of fun that is marked by shrieks of laugher when someone squirts you with the hose unexpectedly.
The Cricut Ticket Scavenger Hunt {Contest Closed}
Ah...summer has returned and with it, the desire to keep kids occupied and entertained is front and center on the to-do list. But lest we fall into the kid-centric summertime schedule, it’s important that mom find an outlet for her creativity too.