Summer just doesn’t have the same feeling once you’re a parent. Between work, camp drop offs, playdate pick ups, keeping the yard in order and doing all the other household chores when the sun is shining outside can make summer feel like all work and no play. But summer can be the sunny season again….
Micro Adventures: Following Your Kids Lead
I admit it. I’m number one of four children, and I tend to be the leader. Call it natural inclination. As the big M-O-M, I tend to be the one rocking the plan together, making sandwiches and doing all that background goodness that gets things done. You see, I got inspired (and to be honest, slightly…
Mini-Adventure: Spontaneous Spray Park Visit
The last few weeks have been tough. Living away from my children makes me miss them everyday. So right now, I live for weekends. On the weekends, there’s nothing else I have to do but play. The weather has turned gorgeous with those hot summer days that we fantasize about all cold winter long. Our…
How To Ditch the Training Wheels
Ditch The Training Wheels Already! Our little secret is that both of our kids have been on their bikes since they were about 18 months. We’ve never used training wheels. Starting from a run bike (aka balance bike), there simply wasn’t a need to. We allowed them both of our kids to find their balance at…
Summer Bucket List
Summer Bucket List Summer is the time that everyone wants to relax and spend time with family. It’s a welcomed break from school, and for some of us, a little break from work to focus on the family. However, summer is more than just a break and a touch of family time, it’s the time…
Mini Adventure: Marshmallows in the Backyard
Summer in my mind equates with good old fashioned mess. Squishy wet beach sand between your toes as you prance along without shoes. The tangy sweet smell of sunscreen on warm, tan skin fresh from the lake. Sticky, gooey and delicious campfire s’mores and burnt marshmallows squashed between your finger tips. Before you head off…