To say it gets hot here is an understatement to say the least. You know it's hot when you have "cool the car" before the kids get in it. Getting burned by a hot interior seat or the seat buckle is a real risk here. It's one of the reasons I make so many popsicles. This week I picked my features on a day that our air conditioning system was struggling. These recipes … [Read more...]
Don’t be caught without your sick kid toolkit again!
Let’s be honest, you don’t have a sick kid toolkit in your house right now. Guess what? You need one! Kids get sick when you least expect it, so be prepared. Every time my kids get sick, I have to run to the store to get medicine. Keeping things you'll need at a time when it won't be convenient to go to the store is my best practical parenting tip. If you don't have one, … [Read more...]
Sweet Summer Snacks on Family Fun Friday
You know, I try! I do my best to eat nutritious food. We eat plenty of fruits and veggies around here but I have a weakness for desserts. This week my eyes were drawn to these delicious snacks. Maybe it is because I am extra conscious of sugar lately so I want it. But after looking at the recipes I picked below, can you blame me? For those of you who are new to Family … [Read more...]
Summertime and the living is easy
Longer days and warm evenings are two of my favorite things about summer. We don't have to rush the kids inside for dinner, showers, and bed time by 8:00pm. In Florida, the sun is still shining until close to 9:00pm in the summers! It's our favorite time to float in the pool and grill. Creating an outdoor retreat is one of the projects I am working on right now. When the … [Read more...]
Outdoor Crafts and Activities on Family Fun Friday
The rest of the country is starting to catch up to the south in terms of weather. The heat is on! Sometimes, the only thing I think my kids love more than their tablets is swimming. We spend much of our time outside once it is warm enough to swim--and we don't just stay in the pool. Gardening, playing games, drawing with chalk, and just having fun outside is much more … [Read more...]