My oldest daughter is turning EIGHT today! Eight somehow seems so much older than seven, doesn’t it? It’s like they’re suddenly an older kid and in upper elementary. She’s always been a bit of an old soul, though, so I’m … Read More
For a long time, I’ve searched for the best travel pants for women that are comfortable, functional, versatile, and pack easily. I also want pants that I’ll love not just while traveling, but also for everyday pants! I’ve finally found … Read More
Today my 4th kiddo turns THREE! I actually love the twos so much so I’ll miss that little age, but I’m excited for him to learn and grow. Plus, three year olds are hilarious! I don’t like to go overboard … Read More
It’s crazy to think we’re already moving out of summer and into fall and back into the swing of school! It’s wild times, but I do always love the change of seasons – even though leaving one season behind always … Read More
One of the biggest reasons we chose public school for our kids is because of the STEM opportunities. Our neighborhood school is fantastic about providing STEM-based curriculum throughout the day as well as in the dedicated STEAM lab. So I … Read More
After being thrown into distance learning in the spring, we, like many of you, found that we needed to either purchase or replenish some homeschool supplies. Our schooling starts next week, and I’ve been thinking about which items were most … Read More
This summer is so strange, and also has had a few unexpected gifts. We’ve loved our experience RVing across the country to safely see family, and are looking forward to some outdoor, distanced adventures on the way back home. In … Read More
Wondering what to take when hiking with kids? Here’s our ultimate kids hiking gear packing list! We loved hiking long before we ever had kids. Since we both spent young years in places with mountains as well as fantastic and … Read More
I wrote previously about why we started RVing with kids, and also the safety considerations when putting car seats in RVs. Our research made us feel comfortable that if we could meet those safety requirements and follow all of our … Read More
As a busy mom, I have neither the time nor interest in spending a ton of time on makeup while traveling or at home. Here are my favorite basic travel makeup essentials that are also perfect for my everyday quick … Read More
If you’re looking for Mother’s Day gift ideas or birthday present, or just need to make a purchase, why not support a small business? Here is a list of small businesses to support when buying mom gifts or shopping for … Read More
Since we’ve been spending a lot more time at home, we’ve had a lot more time for quiet afternoons with kid activity books. After our kids finish up their family economy lists, they love pulling out activity books to do … Read More
