It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
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..
Whether it's reading to your children, having them read to you, or discussing a book on a plane with a stranger, books bring people together. However, 26 percent of American adults admit to not cracking a book during the past year. I can't be the only one super sad about that statistic, right? I … Continue Reading..
Confession: I'm not a dinner and a movie kind of gal when it comes to a date night. So when I found out there was a Locks of Love Bridge in Hell, Michigan, I had to plan a visit! My husband has grown used to my out-of-the-box date nights and thankfully goes along for the ride {rolling his eyes the … Continue Reading..
The post below is sponsored by the Michigan Wildlife Council. All opinions belong to me. Most parents know children thrive when spending ample time outdoors. The sad reality is, kids are getting too much screen time and not enough outdoor playtime. With the rise of limiting recess and screen … Continue Reading..