Our family loves to take mini-vacations (I call them staycations if we don’t have to drive more than 4 hours). It’s a great way to get away from the everyday chaos of life and spend some quality time together. In 2016, we enjoyed a trip to Michigan’s Adventure as part of a two-day family staycation…
When the summer comes to an end, it means that returning to school is right around the corner. Celebrate the end of summer by throwing an end of summer party for your friends and family! It’s popular to throw parties around major holidays, but you can turn the end of summer into your own holiday….
After having been in school all year, my older kids are now used to having a daily routine. I wanted to use that to my advantage this summer, avoiding the temptation to let them run wild and free (and thus create constant chaos and a crabby mommy) all summer long. So this morning, we sat…
Father’s Day comes at the perfect time of year – during the summer when there are so many great activities your children can enjoy with Dad. What are some summer activities for kids that your children like to do with Dad? 5 Summer Activities for Kids to Do with Dad Camping Camping is a great…
With the end of school comes summer break and time for busy families to spend quality time together. Even if your family cannot take an extended trip together, there are still many outdoor activities you can enjoy together as a family this summer. 8 Outdoor Activities for Summer Family Time 1. Get outdoors and get…
We’re not normally “spontaneous” people, but last night when Jason got home from work, I asked him if he’d be up for a picnic dinner from Subway at the park about 10 minutes away as I had discovered there was going to be a “media flight” balloon launch in promotion of next weekend’s Hot Air…