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This summer driving plans may simply to be running errands around town or your family might be taking a longer road trip across the country, either way there is no game quite as easy to start and play as the License Plate Game. All you need is a pencil, a list of the US states…
Isn’t cold coffee in summer one of the most wonderful things? I mean, it is the one time of year we moms can enjoy our coffee cold on purpose! (As opposed to the rest of the year when we enjoy cold coffee by accident.) Over the years I have come across many fun looking cold…
Summer is here and that means that most of our kiddos will be off from school and at home playing and enjoying themselves. Of course, on days when it is raining or the heat is just too much this means that they will be indoors driving everyone nuts. In an effort to avoid a one…
As a life long Michigander I am rather biased in my love for our great state but I know that our beautiful beaches, plentiful lakes, and mix of urban & rural attractions bring many visitors each year. Once my kids started to be more travel friendly (and honestly, sometimes when they were not very travel…
Summer is coming! Summer is coming! If you cannot tell, I am fairly excited about summer. I’m also excited for requiring my older kids to read on a daily basis to fulfill Summer Reading Club minutes. Not only will this give me a way to have the little one have books read to him, I…
A few months ago I randomly came across OMY rub-ons and was instantly intrigued. As much as I want to encourage creativity in my children I don’t always want to encourage permanent forms of creative expression. OMY rub-ons are an easy way to add fun designs or sayings that won’t last forever. We tried out…
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and sometimes it is very difficult to pick out a gift – especially if the Mother, Grandmother, Step-Mother, Mother Figure, Friend, Aunt, etc. seemingly has everything. Gift certificates can be a good option but not always. So, here are a few alternative gift ideas for that mother who is difficult…
I know that summer is still a couple months away but if you’re like me you’re looking forward to the warm temps, relaxed schedule, and fun that summer brings. Even with the more relaxed pace of life during those three glorious months I’m already thinking of ways to keep my kids sharp on the skills…
We are finally in the final stretch of sports classes, practices, and extra curricular activities and I can say that throughout this year I’ve become quite adept at entertaining a toddler/preschooler while the big kids have activities. Snacks, toys, and people watching are great ways to keep the littlest one occupied for the long stretches…
We are only a quarter of the way in to the year and I will freely admit that my inspiration for family dinners has completely tanked. In much need of some inspiration for meals I turned to my favorite sharers of good food on Instagram. In case you’re thinking “Instagram? Not Pinterest?” there is a…
As much fun as dying eggs can be the mess is more than I enjoy dealing with, and quite frankly, NO ONE in my house will eat the stinkin’ hard boiled eggs! In an effort to still have some fun Easter themed crafts for my kids and avoid all the egg drama I’m sharing 3…
With Spring officially here I am enjoying the increase in sunshine, daylight, and warmer temps. Of course, this also has me thinking that it’s time to do some spring cleaning and trek all those extra items we have accumulated since last summer to the local donation centers, charities, and resell shops. Here are three areas…