Summer is in full swing and it’s been exciting so far. Rylee completed her first dance intensive—a week full of all types of dance classes at her studio and audition for joining the prep competition team. And Reece has been enjoying so many surprises and activities at Nana and Papa sleep away camp, like his […] Read more…
10 Engaging and Fun-Filled Ways to Keep Your Kids Learning This Summer
As a parent, supporting your child’s learning during the summer break is a great way to keep their minds engaged and prevent the “summer slide” in academic skills. But, the kids would agree, that Summer break should also be fun and relaxing. It may seem like a challenge, but here are 10 engaging and fun-filled […] Read more…
Memorial Day Weekend Recap
I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! Thank you to all who have served and especially to those who have given their lives serving in the military. This long weekend came at the perfect time and I felt like I really needed the extra day. And there is no better way to spend […] Read more…
Fab Five Friday #36
It’s Friday! And the Friday before a long three day weekend. Now I would call that a Fab Five Friday for sure! And it’s officially summer. My kid’s summer kicked off on Wednesday, with a half day, so they have been really embracing the lazy summer days, laying around, reading and playing video games until […] Read more…
The Ultimate 10-Year-Old Girl’s Birthday Party at the Mall
Throwing a birthday party for a 10-year-old girl can be a challenge, but with a little planning and creativity, it can be an exciting and memorable experience for everyone involved. This year my daughter turned 10, and it was a big deal! As she liked to say, “I’m turning double digits!” We wanted to do […] Read more…
Fab Five Friday #35
Happy Fab Five Friday! I seriously cannot believe another week has flown by. I know I say that every Friday, but it’s still an issue. This is the last full week of the school year before summer. The kids have a few days next week and a half day Wednesday and then, just like that… […] Read more…