Let's celebrate the last days of summer with some whimsical family crafts! I know many are eager to get back to the normal school year routine but I am (surprisingly) a little sad that summer is drawing to a close. We've made some great and lasting family memories the last few weeks and our schedule gets a little busy starting in Fall! In the past, I've intentionally only … [Read more...]
Tips to Help Prevent Sports Injuries in Kids
Fall sports are starting up! It seems really early but our fall soccer season is starts in a little over a week. (Didn't spring soccer just end??) There are many benefits to letting your kids participate in team sports, but there is also the risk of injury. Signing your kids up for a sport and then seeing them get hurt is devastating. Although you cannot predict when an injury … [Read more...]
Saving money for Family Fun
My husband and I wholeheartedly believe on spending our money on experiences rather than material items. The vacations and adventures that we enjoy as a family are worth far more to us than a fancy car or fancy house. This week I chose my features based on our beliefs that money is best spent on fun. It starts with a great budget. Living life and learning … [Read more...]
Getting Fit and Having Fun
At the beginning of the year I was blown away by how crowded my gym was! The crowd seemed to dwindle a bit in the spring as people lost motivation. I was not prepared for the summer rush though. This month has be packed at the gym. The sun is shining and people are "tightening up" for vacation (well, at least I am!) It can be difficult to sty disciplined in the summer, … [Read more...]
Get your kids excited to go Back to School
Are your kids feeling a little blue about going back to school? Who wouldn’t? Summertime is for fun and not sitting in a classroom all day long. Even though everyone is a little blue about going back to school and saying goodbye to all of the fun times, there are some ways you can get your kids excited to go back to school. This year I am getting them prepared early. … [Read more...]