I saw the large billboard with the words, "OCTONAUTS LIVE!" as we drove through Las Vegas this summer. My kids are huge fans of the show, so I turned my head to try and read the dates. UGH! We weren't in town during the Vegas Octonauts show. Imagine my surprise when I found out Oconauts LIVE was coming to my home town! I could barely contain my excitement! My son has been continue reading...
3 Surprising Tips to a Better Back to School Bedtime Routine
When I realized that it was time for back to school, I was a mix of both excited, thankful, and completely overwhelmed. It's no wonder. During back to school, our job as parents gets demanding: Earlier bedtimes. Better breakfasts. Trying to find socks that actually match. That's why I'm thrilled to share a few tips with you today about getting back into a better back to continue reading...
2 New Beginning Reader Books You Don’t Want to Miss!
My kids cannot put these brand new, beginning reader books down. From giggles to full-belly laughs, my kids are in hysterics when we read these two books that are hitting shelves on September 20th. That's why we are thrilled to partner with @disneybooks. They have brought two fun stories to life that I don't want other parents to miss. Grab your copy (or two or three!) for you and your continue reading...
To the Mom in Public with a Screaming Toddler
Hey there Momma with the screaming toddler, I see you. I see you barely holding on over here. Carefully holding back the tears, or maybe even your own screams, as you watch your toddler unravel into something unrecognizable. You’re done. He won’t listen. You’ve had as much as you can take. As he throws himself even further towards the ground, threatening to take his tantrum to a whole continue reading...
Summer Play Challenge
Hi Instagram friend! I'm so glad you clicked through to grab your free challenge pack. Just scroll below this photo to click and download these cards. How to Download the Challenge Pack Click this link to download our Summer Play Challenge Cards. Then, Print Cards 11-18. Cut each printed piece of paper in half. And, let your kids read a challenge card! Don't have a continue reading...
50 Spring Bucket List Activities for Kids
My kids were particularly unhappy when I entered the kitchen that morning - one cried while standing at my feet, one complained about her extensive boredom at 7am, and one kicked in my belly reminding me that I needed to chop my spring veggies and scramble them in an omelet before my stomach imploded. I wanted to tell them all that, "Mommy needed just FIVE minutes!" but I remembered this continue reading...