You guys, the Pixar movie from our childhoods has a new sequel and it is all you dreamed it would be. I mean, how could it not be great when one of the starring characters is a spork! Hurry up and print out these Toy Story 4 activities and coloring pages so you can savor every joyful moment of the movie once you get home.Toy Story 4 Coloring PagesParents and kids will all enjoy ...
Losing Teeth and Other Signs of Growing Up
I remember, about 6 years ago, the twins started crawling. They had a whole world literally at their fingertips and the entertainment possibilities were endless. For small moments of their day, as they fearlessly roamed our apartment, Mommy was off the hook. I felt all those things that moms feel whenever their kids reach new stages in development: Overwhelming joy at this new tiny bit of ...
Taking your Outdoor Entertainment to the Next Level
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.Who else loves backyard gatherings? Every time I go to a friend's barbecue I start getting the itch to host my own get-together. Of course, when you have people over you have to make sure that your outdoor entertainment space is up to par. I've been getting ...
Summertime Beach Essentials and Packing List
Nothing quite says “summer time” like a day at the beach. When you have the whole day ahead of you and nothing planned except to lie in the sun or splash in the waves… That’s a good summer day. Back when I was young and carefree I would just grab a towel and head for the ocean with my friends. Now that I have kids (and a strong desire to avoid skin cancer), I put a little more preparation into ...
Adjusting to Life with Daddy Working Out of State
Adjusting to Life with Daddy Working Out of State. Well, that pretty much sums up what’s been going on over here, how about you?Towards the end of March my husband heard about a job in Missouri. It sounded really cool, but it’s in Missouri so we discussed the pros and cons. Most of the “pro’s” are related to money and you all know I’m pretty good at penny pinching. Leaving everything I love ...
21 Ways to Get the Most Out of Summer Days
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias #MyCafeSteamersAs summer looms on the horizon, it feels like the days ahead are plentiful. But then as September starts to creep up, I always get this feeling of panic like there’s still so much I haven’t done yet! I brainstormed some ways to get the most of summer so I have ...
Ways to Wear Out the Kids this Summer
I can’t believe summer is almost upon us. This year my kids get out of school on May 31st and all I can think of is what am I going to do to keep them busy all summer long? I’m totally outnumbered so the goal is to come up with ways to wear out the kids this summer that don’t take a lot of effort on my part. And let’s face it, the point isn’t not necessarily to keep them busy. I want these kids ...
How to Change Bad Spending Habits
Shopping is a must-do activity, but it can also be a way to pass the time, entertain yourself, or it can be a way of masking emotional distress. If you're trying to stick to a budget, one thing that can help is to identify bad spending habits and work to correct them.It's easy to fall into bad shopping habits that can be of no real benefit. These can escalate into major problems that ...
Raising Daughters with Positive Body Image
When I was young, we didn't talk about our bodies. Maybe it was a cultural thing or maybe it was just my family. As a mom of girls, I'm coming to realize how important it is to talk to my kids about their bodies. Because of some recent- and honestly quite jarring- conversations with my girls, I'm being more intentional about raising daughters with positive body image.Girls' Body Image ...
Family Beach Day | Tips for a Fantastic Beach Trip
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FreeToBe #CollectiveBias In my younger years I spent as much time as I could at the beach. It was so easy back then - I’d just grab my sarong and sunscreen and be out the door in minutes. Now that I’m a mom of 4, getting everyone to the beach and back home is a lot more work than it used to ...