Finding the Great Pumpkin: Tips for Picking the Perfect One
October 24, 2023
As the leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and red and the air turns crisp, it can only mean one thing: pumpkin season is here. And with it comes the…
Unlocking the Secret of Tarantula Sightings: Tips for a Successful Encounter in California’s Scenic Parks
October 10, 2023
Unlocking the Secret of Tarantula Sightings: Tips for a Successful Encounter in California’s Scenic Parks
We recently embarked on a unique family adventure, taking the kids up to Henry Coe State Park to witness a fascinating natural phenomenon—tarantula mating season. Yes, tarantulas—the big, hairy spiders…
Taking a Break from “Mom Guilt”
May 13, 2023
Taking a Break from “Mom Guilt”
This post contains affiliate links Mom guilt is something all moms inevitably experience at some point during their motherhood journey. It's that feeling of not being good enough as a…
Travel Anxiety Tips
April 4, 2023
Travel Anxiety Tips
Editor's Note: This story was originally posted in spring of 2019. These travel anxiety tips have helped us tremendously over the years. Since we are currently in the midst of…
Bonding with my Teen and Tween
August 30, 2022
Bonding with my Teen and Tween
I often feel stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to parenting. This is especially true (and painful) when it comes to parenting and bonding with…
Holding on to the Magic -Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique
August 26, 2022
Holding on to the Magic -Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique
Editor's Note: This story was originally posted in September of 2020. I wanted to repost it to celebrate the reopening of the Bibbidy Bobbidy Boutique on August 25, 2022. You…
Thinking of a Family Road Trip? Just Do It
May 16, 2022
Thinking of a Family Road Trip? Just Do It
We had always wanted to take an epic, cross-country, family road trip. Unfortunately, there was always some reason we didn't plan one. We had other obligations or some other lame…
Matching Holiday Pajamas for 2021
November 17, 2021
Matching Holiday Pajamas for 2021
It's never too early to start thinking about your matching holiday pajamas. I learned my lesson a few years ago when I waited until the last minute to find our…
Rainy Day Activity : Pointillism
November 12, 2021
Rainy Day Activity : Pointillism
Pointillism art is a perfect rainy day activity. Actually, it's perfect for any day. It's great for kids because it's a fun and unique way to approach painting. They like…
Dyslexia Loves Company
September 30, 2021
Dyslexia Loves Company
School never came easy for my kids. On our journey to understand why school was so hard for them, the day came when we finally received a diagnosis of dyslexia.…