There are no boundaries in motherhood!
Whether you’re racing against the waves or quietly floating with a pole in hand, a day on the water is hard to beat. However, before you can enjoy the excitement of a new season, there are several steps you need to take to make sure your boat is ready for the ride. System Check Your […]
Finding someone you adore is a rare and beautiful experience. It also opens up a world of possibilities for both of you. Think about all of the fun activities that, for whatever reason, you could never do as a single person. Now you can! If you’re looking for ideas, here are five cute things to […]
Your garden is an important aspect of your home. If you make the right decision with the design and the layout, you’ll find it looks fabulous and adds plenty of value to the property. A beautiful garden can elevate a home that may have been completely overlooked by buyers on the market. Aside from that, […]
This shop has been compensated by Blog Meets Brand and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SmellYaLater Confidence Starts with Good Hygiene. So as a mom of a tween-going-on-teen son, this is a struggling area of our daily lives. We found a lack of bodycare products made specifically for young men. Adult formulas are […]
Summer is surely the time of the year when people tend to have more fun, spend more time outdoors and travel more. Children are excited to go on vacation, while it’s the best time for parents to take a break and spend quality time with their kids. Whatever is there in the summer air, one […]
This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency on behalf of B&W Hitches; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. For many families like my own, a real honest-to-goodness summer adventure means the great outdoors. You just can’t have one without the other. After nine months of busy city life, we crave the nature experience. Being […]
Just as you need to plan like crazy while camping, you need to plan just as much for the unthinkable – rain. There are many things that you can do impromptu if it rains, but it is also an excellent idea to be prepared for a rainy night or day in advance. Take a Vote […]
Planning for an exciting trip amidst the deep blue sea? Well, then day fishing trips would undoubtedly be on top of your list. A one-day excursion dedicated to the love of fishing, these trips are a great way to create fond memories with your friends and family that you would cherish forever. However, if you […]
Weighted items have been known to assist with mental health issues relating to anxiety and stress. When it comes to this in children, we found that blankets are great at home but what happens when you are ready to start your summer travel? This is where Bumpas Dolls comes to the rescue. Much like a weighted blanket adults and children use at home to provide comfort from an anxious world, Bumpas dolls are designed to take on your travels and hug you all the way. @mybumpas #myheartisyours
I am in love with my daughter`s Shin Shin and am buying us three others so we all can share in the weighed hugs! #anxietyrelief #stressrelief #weighted #joyful #mybumpas
School`s out for summer! Well, nearly anyway. It`s the last week and we`re celebrating with a little outdoor fun via @gelblaster - a customizable, mess-free (won’t stain your clothes), eco-friendly, rechargeable shooting fun. Even better, you’ll never pick up another dart off the ground again!
Now off to show these boys momma remember how to aim! #gelblaster #momofboys #summervibes #outdooradventures #getoutside #funtimes
Say hello to My Moxy Clarifying Shampoo and Conditioner. A hair product that knows how to let its hair down and have a good time while battling the dry brittle hair and fizziness that the Midwest winter has in store. With snow already peeking its head out and temperatures that one could only guess will be from day to day, my hair takes a beating this time of year. Not to mention, I have put it through a mess of color treatments and heated styles over the years. This puts a lot of pressure on my shampoo and conditioner. It has to come in strong and ready for battle to be able to tackle the dryness and frizz issues I have going on. While I have tried a lot of brands over the years only a few have scored that repeat buyer status. @my_moxy is definitely one of the winners for my family`s continued business.
#winterstyle #winteriscoming #beautytips #hair #mymoxy #holidayseason #holidayguide
Here are 5 great ways that you and your children can celebrate the fabulous characters created by so many talented authors during National Children’s Book Week:
#1. Have your child dress up as their favorite children’s book character. This does not need to be elaborate or entail purchasing anything. Simply recreate the character’s dress as best as your costume box (or closet) allows. Maddie and Albert go on so many adventures that recreating one or two of their looks (safari outfits, summer clothes, square glasses or a red hat) should be easy enough. Children love to emulate the dress and mannerisms of people they admire. Then let them tromp around town all day dressed like this.
#2. Have a favorite book swap with other children from school, play group, daycare or the neighborhood. Encourage each child to bring their favorite book (of the moment) either from their personal library, the school or the local library and put all of these in a box. Have each child pull out a new book to take home and read. Get together again to return everyone’s book and let the kids talk about the characters. Did they like them? Relate to them?
#3. Write a letter to a favorite author. Authors like myself love to hear from young fans, especially about characters that they have created and that readers have connected with! Writing letters also helps young readers learn the format for letter writing, practice writing their own (and the author’s) address and feel quite “sophisticated” as they take the letter to the nearest post office. Sometimes they even get a reply!
#4. Act out a scene from a favorite book. Find props around the house and find siblings or other kids to play parts. For the truly creative book lover, scenery is fun to create. And you can always bring out those costumes they created earlier to make it an (almost) official play. Off, Off, WAY Off Broadway here they come.
#5. Create a life-sized favorite character from a book. Get a roll of (cheap) printer’s paper. Trace your child’s form and then have them add clothes, hair and accessories for a favorite character. These can hang in your child’s room later.
#bookstagram #nationalchildrensbookweek
Known for its delicious bars of chocolate goodness, @milkboychocolate has launched its newest product, Milkboy Swiss Chocolate Drink. With a rich, velvety mouthfeel, the decadent Swiss Chocolate Drink is a dairy-free, gluten-free, GMO-free cacao powder. Making it a hot cocoa selection of joy and warmth for those colder days which have already begun in the Midwest. Even Nat loves it!!! #joyful
#millboy #milkboychocolate #hotcocoa #chocolate #coldweather #holidaycheer #holidayseason
