There Are Only Moments of Happiness
Call me a Luddite. I had a simple $15 flip cell phone when I jumped into a smart phone. The iPhone4 had just been release so I got the soon to be obsolete version for nearly free. It was like fast-forwarding into the future: Internet connection, apps, email, video, and easy texting. Still, part of ...
Involve Your Kids in Trip Planning
Today I am over at Melissa & Doug sharing 3-Steps to Ensure Your Don’t Need a Vacation FROM Vacation. One way to ensure your trip is stress free is to involve your children in planning the adventure. A family meeting is the perfect opportunity to empower your children by letting them be involved in vacation ...
Mary Poppins {in an Instagram}
1. “Oh girls, I accidentally forgot to give you one of your presents. I was cleaning and I found it today.” *Let’s just say a Christmas gift in the middle of April generates a tad bit more excitement. 2. We started the morning off with a date at Starbucks. Mmmm, dual cinnamon rolls. 3. Three ...
10-Steps to a Successful Family Meeting
As parents, we have one primary longstanding goal: to ensure our children feel loved. I can’t help but think of the love song More Than Words by Extreme. (I sang this tune 763 times as an 8th grader.) How do we build a strong family dynamic and SHOW our children we love them? Hosting a ...
7 Books for Your Little Gumshoe
Our children enjoy a lot of screen time under the guise of “educational” apps and shows. iPads, on-demand TV, and video games are competing for attention. We want our girls to read to help them succeed in school. More importantly though, we want them to treasure the joy of reading. A book is an opportunity ...
7 Pre-trip Educational Adventures
Have you ever driven the coast of California? A few years back, I enjoyed a tour exploring the history of William Randolph Hearst and his ocean-side home. Growing up, Hearst studied on the road with his mother while traveling throughout Europe. This is where his passion for art and creativity stems. Only through freedom and ...
Don’t Smile, I Double Dog Dare You
A belly-laugh a day, keeps the doctor away [Video]. May your day be filled with love, PS: Don’t miss future posts and projects! Be sure to sign up for our RSS feed or connect online:
Going Beyond Knowledge
Google it. Information today is prevalent, almost overwhelming at times. A college biology professor confided in me, “Students can look up answers on their phones before I even have a chance to contemplate the question. So, what is my purpose in the classroom?” Our children will reside in a world where knowledge is simply not ...
On the Go!
Not all who wander are lost… I added this inspirational print to my Traveling Mama Pinterest board yesterday and smiled. I want to teach my girls to LIVE this expression. Do you have a family summer vacation planned? I am proud to announce that I will be On the Go this summer with Melissa & ...
The Parent Watercooler
Every morning Quinn wakes up at 5:55am. {Every. Single. Day.} Most mornings she entertains herself until 7am when the rest of us rise. Once and awhile on Saturdays the two of us head to Starbucks at 6am … the special one-on-one time with her is priceless. Below are articles, ideas, projects and activities that inspired ...
