While teething is something that my two other children showed no signs of, I have a feeling that Miss little Charlee will be sharing some symptoms letting me know she is teething. Another thing I am not used to, is her putting things in her mouth. My first two did not put anything in their…
four tips to help kids eat healthier
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…
pumpkin spice cheerios caramel pecan bars :: recipe
Fall is in the air and with the cooler nights and rainy days we have been having I suddenly felt compelled to get out my box of Pumpkin Spice Cheerios and get creative. After snacking on a handful during my recipe creation there is no doubt that these would make a delicious breakfast with some…
fighting off those fall allergies
Warm days. Cool nights. These late summer days are absolutely heavenly! But then it starts. Slightly at first. Eyes get a little itchy. You find yourself sniffling a little more. Funny, you don’t feel sick. And then you find yourself full blown into fall allergies! Ah, yes….Along with those warm days and cool nights come the ragweed!! It’s one of…
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…
our favorite pbs kids show has a new dvd releasing TODAY!
I know I’ve shared our love of Wild Kratts before. This has been our kids favorite show for over a year now. And when I say kids, I mean all of them from age 3-10. They all love Wild Kratts–our three-year-old loves the animated characters, our older kids love that it’s entertaining but they still…
the perfect bike for your big kid, from islabikes
We are a big biking family over here. My husband motors through the woods and trails on his mountain bike, more than he actually has time for. It’s his “me-time”, his “release and let go” time. Heck, he’s constantly surrounded by girls! I don’t doubt for one second that he needs his alone time. With…
healthy baking mixes and more :: simple mills
Finding healthy baking options isn’t always easy. I try to keep good healthy ingredients at home like wheat germ, oat bran, and whole wheat flour so that when I do come across a good recipe for a healthy muffin or bread, I am prepared. Most often though, I have to go out and find an…
cute and comfy {not stinky!} flats to take me from summer to fall
Now that we’re in the final stretch of summer, I’m starting to steer away from my typical summer flip flop in favor of something that will take me into fall. Shoes I can wear farther than the pool deck but are still lightweight and comfortable. I have a few pair of cute late summer/fall flats,…
4 children’s books to help hold on to the last days of summer
We are halfway through August and I have lost the ability to deny any longer that summer is quickly coming to an end. Even though time is marching on and I know that the leaves will soon be changing as the nights get cooler and cooler, I am going to hold onto these last days…
introducing the new 2017 britax b-ready stroller :: information
Britax is a trusted name around here. After having four kids, it’s the ONE brand that I recommend over and over when friends ask. It’s the one brand that all my kids have used! When I first learned the information about the B-Ready system coming in 2017 from Britax, I knew I had to update you all…
“reporting for duty” with TOMY’s new Zootopia playset
You know your kids love a movie when, after only seeing it one time, they can already name 90% of the characters and are reenacting scenes. That’s how they are with Disney’s Zootopia! If you haven’t already seen Zootopia, I highly recommend seeing it! It’s an adorable animated film that follows a determined bunny named Judy Hopps as…