Every year around this time I start to see posts about embracing summer, making it magical for your kids, saying yes, and so on. And every year I’m torn between rebellion and guilt. It’s not that I disagree with this in principle (although I think our kids have a pretty magical life in general and […]
Our 2014 {Simple} Summer Bucket List
For the past 3 years, I’ve created a new list of 101 summer activities each year to help inspire your summer plans. While I love being inspired by the ideas on those lists, I figure 303 ideas is enough for you to choose from without me scouring Pinterest for another whole new set this year! […]
DIY Summer Memory Wall for Kids
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Summer seems to be flying by and it is hard to keep track of all of the adventures that we are having. Kids seem to quickly forget all of the exciting things they’ve done (and so do adults), so we decided to create a memory wall. […]
EWG's 2013 Guide to Safer Sunscreens and Sun Safety
In addition to the annual Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen produce guide, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) also issues an annual sunscreen guide, and this year’s updated guide is now available! While the importance of sunscreen is stressed every day and from a variety of sources, there are also underlying dangers in some of the […]
101 Ways to Embrace Summer {The 2013 List}
For the past two years, I’ve had fun compiling and sharing a list of fun, memorable summer activities for the family. We rarely make even a small dent in these lists during the summer, but putting it together always inspires me to be more intentional about our time and to look for ways to embrace […]
Get Ready for Summer with This Week’s $7.40 Bundle! {BundleoftheWeek.com}
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and this week’s bundle is packed full of inspiration for delicious food, fun activities and more to help you make this the best summer yet! You’ll find tips for planning a summer of fun without losing your sanity, daily activities for kids of all ages, recipes to […]