8 Activities For The BEST First Day Of Summer
IT’S THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!!! Summer is a magical time for kids. No school, no homework, no waking up early- they really have it made! Summers for parents, on the other hand, aren’t usually as carefree. Even for those of us that homeschool our kids and are used to seeing their lovely faces every […]
200 Activities to Create the Best Summer Ever!!
I’ve got good news and I’ve got bad news. The good news is … it’s summer. The bad news is … it’s summer. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. People always tell me that kids grow up so fast. So, sometimes I wonder why the 92 days of summer vacation seem to go […]
6 Tips For Your Trip To Universal Studios Orlando
Some of you may already know about our most recent vacation to Orlando, Florida. If you didn’t and you’re planning a trip yourself, check out my posts on flying with a toddler, how to save hundreds on your rental car, and tips for visiting the beach with your baby/toddler. While we were there, we decided […]
Free Printable Birthday Invites
Summer time makes me think Birthdays. It seems like everyone I know is lucky enough to have their birthdays in the summer. I say lucky, because for those of us who grew up with non-summer birthdays and were stuck playing stuffy inside games after our guests filled the entry way with their snow boots and […]
How to Create a Fantastic Summer on a Small Budget
Summer is right around the corner! Are you ready? Time to start planning! If you’re like us, summer fun gets to be planned on a small budget. Thank goodness I was raised in a large family with lots of kids but NOT lots of money. It helped me to appreciate the simple things in life. […]
Fun ideas for surviving the summer months with kids
Every year when the school year draws to a close I breathe a sigh of relief. “Yay!” No more carpooling, no more waking up early to get kids off, no more volunteering or homework…at least for 3 months. Then summer hits, and I wonder what I was thinking. The kids are bored, the kids are […]