Young Child
The Summer Routine Requires More Free Time
Instead of overscheduling, having more free time built into our summer days makes all the difference.
Young Child
How To Spend Summer With Your Kids and Not Lose Your Mind
A combination of organized activities and unstructured time for kids seems to be the right mix for this family and mom.
Activities
How to Make Sand Candles
If you find yourself at a sandy beach this summer sand candles are the perfect craft! This is a surprisingly easy craft to make with the family.
Holidays
Ten Truths of Summer
We share our summer truths. What parts of summer are true for your family every year?
Crafts
Sandpaper Printed T-shirt
This is a super simple sandpaper printing technique that will keep your kids busy and make one cute shirt!
Big Kid
Are You and Your Kids Ready For Sleepaway Camp?
How do you know if your kids are ready to go to camp? Are you ready to let them go, or will you spend the week lying on their bed waiting for their return?
Baby
Taking Care of a Newborn Baby at the Beach
How do you integrate a very new addition into your regular ol’ family beach vacation?
Holidays
Patriotic Parade Streamers for Your Bicycles & Scooters
What could be more patriotic than some fancy streamer handle bars for a good old-fashioned Fourth of July Parade!? We show you how to make your own!
Party & Play
“Sleeping Beauty” and Other Games That Let Mommy Snooze
Hide ‘n Seek too intense? Try one of these easy games instead that allows you to rest and parent at the same time. WIN-WIN.
Crafts
Sail Into Summer With Ice Cube Boats
This summer craft is super easy and fun to boot… create mini sailboats from ice cubes.
Holidays
Summer Fun Checklist
This past weekend, my son created a list of 25 things he’d like to do this summer. Want to join in on the fun? We’ve made a cute printable that your kids can use too.
Baby
Disposable vs. Reusable Swim Diapers
We look at the pros and cons of disposable versus reusable swim diapers and share our thoughts.
Activities
Open the Cutest Lemonade Stand on the Block!
Summer’s not over yet and if you’re still itching for activities to keep the kids busy, we have everything you need right here to open the coolest Lemonade Stand on the block.
Crafts
My Favorite Summer Crafts
A round up some lists of my favorite (but, easy-to-execute) crafts and activities to do with kids to avoid summertime boredom!
Activities
Sea Shell Art Craft
Have you ever come home from vacation with a collection of shells you don’t know what to do with? We say gift them as art. Or, keep it for yourself!
Activities
Summer Reading Reading Log (Printable)
With summer in full swing, it’s time for the kids to get busy with summer reading. We’ve got some great resources and a fun printable for your child to keep track of her reading accomplishments.
Food & Home
Ventura 4-Piece Sectional Lounge Set
Lounge in style this summer!
Holidays
Fourth of July Bunting
Celebrate the 4th of July with this simple bunting made with starfruit prints. This sweet tropical fruit can be used for printing, making an easy kids’ project.
Crafts
Here Comes The Sun! Paper Globes
Summer isn’t officially here for another month, but with Memorial Day comes our end of school and the beginning of long, sunny days filled with picnics, vacations, swimming and entertaining. Here’s an easy paper decoration that the kids can make for your next cook-out, baby shower, or cocktail party.
Baby
Baby & The Beach
Diapers and sunscreen and gimmicks and gear. What works and what doesn’t, down by the shore.