It’s hard to believe that summer is slipping away from us. It isn’t gone yet, so we have something to talk about….wet, stinky towels and swimsuits. Have you left wet swim gear in a bag after a day of swimming? It’s not a fun find when it’s had a chance to get smelly! Fresh Wave…
a simple indoor activity all of my kids love
Our summers stay pretty busy. We love getting outside, going to the pool or beach, planning picnics. You get the idea. But sometimes a mama needs some time at home! I’m talking laundry, making dinner, just having a little downtime. But just because we’re home doesn’t mean we’re sitting in front of a screen! It’s…
the dos and don’ts of coats and car seats — think cold weather!
I can’t EVEN believe I am thinking about this, but snow is coming, and it will be here before we know it! Ahh, right?!??! This will be the first year that I don’t necessarily have a “baby” in a car seat, yet car seats and coats will still be thought about. My daughter is now…
toxin-free haircare for kids :: fresh monster
Bath time has been a favorite for my toddler since he was a baby! I remember when he started crawling, he would make his way as fast as he could through the house,as soon as he could hear the bath water running. He’d crawl under the table and over the chair legs and climb right…
a sneak peek into the magical world of PETE’S DRAGON
It’s not every day that a movie can be soulful, magical and a tear-jerker while still being full of both wonder and action. Pete’s Dragon definitely does all that and more. On my most recent mommy-son date night, I took my eight-year-old to a sneak peek of Pete’s Dragon. The movie begins with a bit…
bringing the style to fall with mini melissa #fallfashion #backtoschool
Shoes are a huge part to putting an outfit together. Sometimes, I even put an outfit together solely based on the shoes. This is what I do with the new Mini Melissa shoes. Have you seen or heard of this new brand of shoes yet? They are super fun and unique. Ever since I had…
tech4kids :: travel tip
My family and I just got home from a 3 week vacation to Michigan. We fly a few times a year and I have picked up a few tricks along the way. The kids (8, 6, and 3) look forward to opening a new toy on the plane. It can’t be just any toy, it has…
teach your kids to be responsible on the internet
I know this is something we have to keep a close eye on when it comes to our kids. Especially the slightly younger ones that are just getting in to things such as the internet and social media. There are things they are not aware of. Every time kids go online, they leave a footprint….
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…
what’s black and white and striped all over, from candice lou?
I love me a good romper! One that is cute but moves with me too. I don’t know about you, but I see these cute gals all sportin’ a romper doing daily life, I yearn to be as cute as them. I found a romper that, in my opinion, can be THE one. I featured…
take your music everywhere you go with bubble pods
We absolutely love music in our house. Rarely does a day go by that someone isn’t listening to music somewhere in our house. And outside, too! With all this beautiful summer weather yet to soak in, we often take our music outside with us when we’re playing or working. We’re firm believers in “whistling while…
what’s your soft summer moment? #ScottiesEverydayComfort + giveaway
It’s that time of year when you can kick back and relax with family and friends. Maybe you will take an exciting road trip, or maybe you will enjoy making s’mores at home on a balmy summer night! It can be the simple joys of warm sun a cool breeze that just make summer the…











