Kids and healthy food don’t always seem to mix. Sometimes it’s like no matter what you do, you find them waging war against you while you are unaware. Although it is perfectly normal for you to expect meal time battles with your kids every so often, they should not become the norm. Here are some…
Category: holidays
back to school with lance crackers :: #sandwin :: review + $25 VISA giveaway
If you haven’t already started the school year, are you ready? Sending the kids back to school brings me mixed emotions. I appreciate having a schedule again, but I miss our lazy summer days. My back to school gears have already started to turn and I’m getting together supplies and shopping for lunch items. We…
fun back to school survey for kids :: printable #BacktoSchool
Whether you are someone who has already sent your kids off to school for the year or you are deep in the headache of Back to School shopping, we can all appreciate that our kiddos have grown and changed since the last time we all went though this season. My girls and I started doing…
3 top tips for for a smooth back to school transition
It happens every. single. year. Summer flies by and I wonder how we’re already getting ready to head back to school. It’s met with sadness (at least for me)–an end to sleeping in, lazy days at the pool, and, since I’m a Michigan mom–sunshine! My kids are generally full of mixed emotions and I do…
back to school and box tops with general mills
As we flipped the calendar this week into August the Back to School bug started to make itself known in my house. I homeschool our two oldest kiddos, but that doesn’t mean that I don’t also both look forward to and dread the Back to School schedule that is quickly approaching. Thankfully my friends at…
the perfect kabobs for ‘on the go’
Kabob {aka Shish Kabob, Kebab} :: small pieces of meat and/or vegetables cooked on a skewer; often grilled or barbecued Otherwise known as “DINNER IS DONE!” in my house! They are my absolute favorite summer time eats! Partly because they are pretty easy to throw together and onto the grill; partly because I usually let…
lunch on-the-go with goodbyn + giveaway
When summer rolls around my family takes every chance we can to get out and enjoy ourselves. Whether it be a trip to the lake, exploring a new city, playing with friends, or just doing a marathon of errands so that our other days are free, you will rarely find us sitting at home. Of…
have “the talk” with your kids this 4th of July weekend! #MimicMommy :: neutrogena giveaway
I hope you are having a beautiful and safe holiday weekend as we celebrate the birthday of our great nation! Are you a tiny bit curious why you would have “the talk” with your kids this weekend? Kristen Bell is here to help us on this topic. Ok, that was one of the funniest videos…
our new favorite backyard summer game makes the perfect father’s day gift
Outside. I can’t get enough of being outside these days. After a very long winter, we are taking advantage of the gorgeous summer weather we are having and playing some yard games. For his birthday this year, my husband asked for a few new outdoor games. I’m sharing our favorite one with you just in…
friday June 3 is national donut day!
Somehow my oldest daughter discovered a list of these “National” celebration days. She says she was “researching something for school” but I have my doubts…Anyhow, I’m sure you’ve seen these celebration days before — National Sibling Day. National Pizza Day. National Do No Housework Day (my personal fav). There’s a holiday for just about everything these days!…
Happy Memorial Day
We would like to take a moment to remember the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our great nation. We want to thank their families for sacrificing as well. Freedom is not something we should ever take for granted. We are the home of the free, because of the brave! May God…
what to get the guy who has.it.all for father’s day this year + coupon for $35 off
The title should be pretty apparent as to what i’ll be covering for you today. You want something cool, you want something they will use, and you want something unique that they will like. Right? I know…I know, I hit the nail on the head. But…WHAT DO WE GET??? You could go with the generic…