Is it raining? Too hot to be outside? Entertainment is just a few minutes away. This is the perfect activity to try and play around with, when boredom strikes. Yes, we all know all too well the cries of “Mommy there’s NOTHING to dooooo!” Well, for once, you get to be that cool mama that…
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My Favorite Summer Items That Simply Make Sense
These are the practical things that help make our summer (plus: inspo for your summer outings!). Summer fun can’t happen without a little organization and always a lot of stuff! A great summer day out whether to the beach or lake or even just a friend’s pool requires some great summer products. I have rounded…
Watermelon-Strawberry Frozen Drink
“Tastes like Rita’s”–that’s what my kids said when I gave them a cold cup of freshly blended frozen drink. Yay! Moms, if you cringe at the amount of sugar consumption in the summer and wish refreshing treats could be wholesome, you’re going to love this recipe. There’s some technique here, so pay attention the first…
Adorable DIY Activities to Entertain the Toddlers
These activities, which use at-home items you already have on hand, are perfect. For more great summer activities for the little ones, also see this post on 9 Easy Outdoor Activities for the Littles. Is your toddler clingy? Don’t think they’ll make it from nap time to dinner to bedtime? Inspired by @busytoddler – I…
How to Take a Vacation Without Going Anywhere
We can’t always get away. Not all of us like too. But that doesn’t mean we don’t need or can’t get a break. I know that perhaps my colleagues don’t understand, but I really dislike traveling. I don’t like the task of packing or the mess and the reorganization needed when unpacking. I don’t like…
9 Easy DIY Outdoor Activities for the Littles (Enjoyed by the Not So Littles Too)
Not all summer fun needs a pool. Your kids will enjoy these amazing and super fun activities all summer long… in your own backyard. Shaving cream paint Fill up a muffin tin with shaving cream, squirt a bit of shower gel or dish soap, and add 1 drop of food coloring in different colors to…
How to Inspire Your Kids to Daven Over the Summer
You have the power to make the experience a positive one. Summer is a time for relaxed routines and schedules and yet kids really need structure to calm the chaos. It is hard to strike the perfect balance but one thing that really makes a difference is how you start your day. Setting the tone…
How To Cut A Whole Watermelon Neatly
Here’s how you get the most equally sized cubes in one shot. Ever wondered what is the best way to get the most “pretty” and uniformed sized cubes of fruit, without too much waste (as in, the small corners that aren’t usable for display). Well, you will be surprised. This method is not how most…
Our Favorite Outdoor Toys 2.0
When the weather is right, we just want the kids to be busy outdoors. Use this list to stock up on a summer full of fun! Back in the summer of 2018, we put together a post of some of our favorite outdoor toys. It was one of our most popular posts ever. While we…
The Top Most Affordable Outdoor Furniture Sets (Everything Under $500)
There’s nothing like having a comfortable place to sit outdoors. You sit with guests, with friends, with the kids, or the best…on your own with a good book. And while there’s lots of beautiful and expensive outdoor furniture sets out there (not hard to find one of those), we thought we’d be helping you out…
