While the summer days are dwindling, time spent outdoors doesn't have to. Sure, our schedule will start filling up once school starts, but that doesn't mean we stay indoors a whole lot when we are home. While school and homework and learning are all important, so is fun and activity. I know those harsh winter days are on their way and we will inevitably be stuck in the house, so I try to enjoy it now while we can. Some of our favorite ...
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My Favorite Apps for Staying Organized
As the new school year begins, staying organized is my top priority. I rely on my phone a lot and various apps to help me stay on track, and I'd love to share some of my favorite apps with you. Saving money and sifting through weekly circulars is something I do every Thursday. As soon as those weekend flyers come in, I'm already looking through my go-to shops and making lists that I hope I won't forget about. And then I lose my list, ...
Learning about Dinosaurs on the Dino Tales App!
When it comes to incorporating technology into learning, I've become a big advocate. I see it with my own kids- they can learn so much from various learning apps and apply that knowledge to their daily lives. I monitor everything they play and limit screen time to 30 minute increments. There are some days they spend more time in front of their devices than I like to admit, but we all have our off days when we just want to relax and play an ...
The Walt Disney Animation Studios Shorts Collection is Here!
There's a special new addition coming to the Disney family of movies. After much anticipation,Walt Disney Animation Studios Shorts Collection will now be available on Disney HD and BluRay/DVD Combo pack. My personal favorite, Paperman will be debuting for the first time in home entertainment, along with other Disney Shorts like Frozen Fever, Tangled Ever After, Feast, and more! Before Paperman, I never really knew much about Disney Shorts, but ...
An Unexpected Hospital Visit With Our Newborn
My baby boy is two months old and I'm still trying to figure out where the time has gone. In the daze of middle of the night feedings and caring for two older children, my days have flown by. Shortly after my baby entered this world, he was hospitalized for an infection. While I can say I've had quite a bit experience of fevers and tummy aches from my older children, nothing prepared me for seeing my newborn in an isolet tied down to an ...
Back to School With @UmiShoes + a Giveaway! #BTS2015
Back to school shopping isn't complete without the perfect shoes to match their new outfits. I'm very picky about what my children wear, because I know their little bodies are still growing and their feet need to be properly supported for good back and foot health. Umi Shoes is a company I've become very familiar with because they know the importance of proper foot development, but won't sacrifice style for comfort. When you browse Umi's ...
Enjoying My Iced Coffee On The Go With Folgers #FolgersFridays #IC #ad
The summer heat has been quite brutal this past week, but we've been keeping cool by spending time in air conditioned activities, and relaxing in the pool. With three kids, life feels like it sped up over night and I find myself scrambling in the morning to make sure everyone has what they need. For myself, I just need my morning and sometimes afternoon coffee to keep me going, but hot coffee isn't doing it for me these days. A nice, refreshing ...
Clothing Shopping for #BTS2015 And Giving Back #backtobgosh #BgoshJeanius #IC #AD
I just took my girls for some back to school shopping. I know it can seem like a daunting task, but it was actually quite fun watching the girls choose their clothes. My oldest can't live without her dresses. She's not a happy camper on gym days when legging and sneakers are a must. My middle daughter is a tomboy princess, if there was such a thing, and her style reflects that. On our most recent shopping trip to I walked into a 40% off ...