Kids
Favorite Books for Tween Girls (That are good for moms too!)
Hi there! Hope you are having a great week. I can not believe tomorrow is the 4th of July already! Our summer has been a busy one but we are taking a break with a week at the lake. My husband took off work, so it has been nice to have a lot of family…
Read MoreFamily Day at Swings N Things
Happy Monday!! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! My daughter left for sleep away camp yesterday, so we celebrated Father’s Day with my husband on Saturday. We had the opportunity to spend a Family Day at Swings N Things in Olmsted Falls! It was one of our favorite Father’s Day celebrations that we…
Read More6 Tips for Creating Summer Routines for Kids (Simple and Flexible Approach)
Most families live on routines. Kids especially are comforted by family routines and rhythms. Today, I am talking about creating summer routines for kids to help your family thrive this summer. Every family’s routine will look different and there is a lot of room for flexibility for your schedule! Why does my family need a…
Read MoreHow to Organize Your Kids’ School Papers
Are you wondering how to organize your kids school papers, artwork and memorabilia? Today, I am sharing simple methods to declutter and organize all of your school papers. Learn what papers to keep and how to store and organize the papers and artwork you hold on to! This blog post is part of the Clear…
Read MoreWhy I’m Letting My Kids Be Bored This Summer
As we finish up the last few weeks of school, our thoughts are swirling with summer activities for kids. Moms chat with each other about all the summer programs that are available. Sports clinics, sleep away and day camps, swimming teams , baseball leagues and a ton of other opportunities are calling our kids’ names.…
Read MoreNational Water Safety Month + Goldfish Swim School Giveaway
Summer is just around the corner and soon our days will be filled with trips to the pool and beach! The month of May is National Water Safety Month and what better time to get all of our “ducks” in a row and make sure our little ones are ready for swim season! I have…
Read MoreFriday Favorites: Getting Ready for Summer, New Cookbook and Movie Night Fun
Happy Friday! This first week of May has me excited for summer and I was motivated to get things done! Around this part of the Midwest, it seems like we went directly from winter to summer….but I’m not complaining! Today, as usual, I am sharing my favorites of the week and I am linking up with Erika, Narci and Andrea for…
Read MoreDay in My Mom Life Spring Edition
Hello there! It is entirely coincidental, but this week I decided to write a day in the life post and I discovered it’s been six months EXACTLY since I posted my last day in the life post! These type of posts are some of my favorites to read on other blogs. It is so interesting…
Read MoreWashington, D. C. Spring Break Trip
Happy Thursday! We are over here still trying to get back into the routine after a fun spring break. I had all intentions of getting this post up yesterday but mom life prevailed (husband out of town + helping with school projects + evening school choir program). You know the drill! Anyway, while it is…
Read MoreClear the Clutter: Kids Bathroom Organization
*Some affiliate links used. Today, we are back to the Clear the Clutter Challenge! We are tackling one space per month for the entire year! Last month we worked on photo organization. This month we worked on bathrooms. I focused on kids bathroom organization for this challenge! Before we get started, I am so excited that we have…
Read MoreEasy Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate as a family. Some years our little family has made a festive dinner together, but most years we’ve found it easier (and tastier) to enjoy a breakfast together. So today, I’m sharing some of my favorite and easy Valentine’s Day breakfast ideas. ♥Easy Valentine’s…
Read MoreFriday Favorites: Kids Rooms, New Finds and a Football Printable
Happy Friday! I’ve got so many FUN THINGS to share with you today! As usual, I am linking up with Erika, Narci and Andrea for Friday Favorites. I’ll share a peek into our last few days and a few of my favorites of the week! I’ve got some awesome new finds and a free printable to share with you. *Some affiliate links used.…
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