Tag: parenting

20 Outdoor Things To Do With Kids This Summer

20 Outdoor Things To Do With Kids This Summer

When it comes to play, I more often orchestrate activities than join the fun. This summer, I’m challenging myself to disconnect from devices, let the house get messy and be more present in play with my kids. I’m far from an outdoorsman, but growing up 

My 41st Birthday

My 41st Birthday

I had a big celebration when I turned 40 last year. The Chief watched the kids while I took off for an extended weekend trip to Montreal with two dear friends. I was forty and it was fabulous fun! There wasn’t as much pomp and circumstance 

The Last Day of School

The Last Day of School

Wow, I cannot believe an entire school year has already passed. My son has now completed his first year of preschool. Just look at all these adorable faces in his class! Now, if you’ll remember from my previous post, we started out a bit rocky. 

How to Add Creativity to Parenting {The Easy Way}

How to Add Creativity to Parenting {The Easy Way}

Did you know that you can order from Amazon and have it delivered to your house within two hours of placing the order? Seriously. I watched it happen earlier this week. My friend ordered groceries while we were on the phone in our respective homes, 

Rocket Day with Daddy

Rocket Day with Daddy

Santa brought my son an Estes Conquest model rocket for Christmas. It arrived in a bunch of little pieces that needed to be carefully cut, sanded, glued together, and painted to form this awesome rocket. At skill level 5, it was too advanced for a four 

Make Yourself a Priority in 2016

Make Yourself a Priority in 2016

I have a few confessions for the New Year. I haven’t had my hair cut in well over a year, maybe more. I wear it slung up in a messy bun most days, and some days I don’t even comb it. I am far overdue 

The First Day of School

The First Day of School

Everyone gets hyped about the first day of school. I sure did. I made an apple photo frame out of cardboard to capture my son’s first day of preschool. Isn’t he a doll?! {Yes, that is a dorsal fin in the “A.”} I was totally