It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
I always say the best source for any parent is chatting with other parents about cool things to do. I try my best to stay active in my community, and get to know what moms really want to read about when it comes to blogs. I try to vary my content to meet the needs of my readers, but what I hear over … Continue Reading..
I put my hand up on your hip, when I dip, you dip, we dip. That song is definitely an anthem from my adolescence and awkward pre-teen dancing, but now it just gives me the munchies. Because is there anything better in summer than sitting lakeside or poolside with an amazing DIP? I think … Continue Reading..
Today is my birthday! I'm celebrating 34 trips around the sun. I love this day because it not only is the best excuse ever to do what I want, but also because it's the perfect time to reflect on who I am, where I've been, and where I'm going. Truth be told, I'm still not sure where I'm going. But … Continue Reading..
There is nothing that irks a parent's ears quiet like hearing the "I'M BORED" whine. While some kids are quick to amuse themselves, others struggle to find things to do unless it involves a screen. Of course boredom is SO good for kids. It allows time for their imaginations to run wild, and it … Continue Reading..
If your summer travels take you to Traverse City, and you're the adventure-seeking kind, I can't recommend the Kayak, Bike & Brew tour enough! {Or maybe if you *must* take the kids, bring a grandparent to visit Great Wolf Lodge and sneak in a date?!} We were up in TC Memorial weekend for the … Continue Reading..
We LOVE making a big summer bucket list each year to gear up for the seasonal fun ahead. Although our lists are usually a bit ambitious to get through, we love having a guideline for things to do when we have an open day or boredom strikes. I'm super excited to re-visit some of our old favorites, … Continue Reading..
Stamp Out Hunger 2018: Saturday, May 12! Saturday, May 12, 2018 brings one of my favorite SIMPLE ways to give back to my community: Stamp Out Hunger. I love this program for an easy way to make a difference -- without even leaving the house. Simply collect and bag non-perishables you'd like to … Continue Reading..
The post below is sponsored by The H Hotel. All opinions expressed belong to me. My husband and I recently packed up for a night to visit The H Hotel in Midland, Michigan. We were excited for a date night for obvious reasons {read: we were slightly burnt out on parenting, so it offered us a … Continue Reading..