All kids are active but do you ever find yourself completely exhausted by 3:00 pm while your kids are climbing all over the house? This is after you have taken them to the playground, gone the children's museum, had a playdate, read 12 books, dug a hole in the sandbox, baked some cookies and ran errands... Sometimes when we get together with friends, I hear repeatedly, "Wow! Your kids continue reading...
7 No-Fuss Tips and Tricks to Apply Sunscreen on Kids
I don't know many kids who love to put on sunscreen. In fact, sometimes I'm tempted to not apply sunscreen on kids because it can be such a battle! But, then I remind myself that skipping sunscreen isn't safe for my kids. In fact, we know how important it is to make sun protection a priority. Sunscreen does more than protect against sunburns, it protects against long-term effects that are not continue reading...
10+ Lifesavers Every Parent Needs in Their Car this Summer
With summertime just on the horizon, I've been thinking about what every parent needs in their car this summer. Why? Because I forget things for my kids...all the time! During the summer, this is especially dangerous because we can stop by the beach, go out for a hike, or make a quick trip to the playground any time we want (oh, how I love summer...), but if I've forgotten to grab something continue reading...
35+ {Ridiculously Fun & Simple} Playdate Ideas
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Quaker Oats for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Playdates have saved me over the years. It's not only time to get to talk with other parents, but it's a great chance for my kids to play with other families. Because, let's face it, I can never play enough with my kids. Even if I play with them for over an hour, they are still begging for MORE! continue reading...
DIY Birthday Calendar that Kids will Love
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSmiles #CollectiveBias Honestly, I don't want to be that girl that forgets birthday. But, I am... It's why I've been trying to figure out how to make a diy birthday calendar for months, but I'll get to that in a minute. The truth is that I love my family. I love my friends. But, I continue reading...
Activities for Traveling with Kids
I have done my fair share of traveling with kids. Our first flight with our daughter was halfway across the country when she was only 8 weeks old. Traveling with Kids is Unpredictable so You'll Need a Plan While we were taking off, my sweet girl had a massive blow out (all the way up the back...). Thankfully, we had a nice women sitting next to us who laughed as we scrambled to change her, continue reading...