I honestly think that finding the perfect floatation device for a little one is nearly impossible! There are so many floaties on the market for kids who are learning to swim, kids who are not quite swimming, and even babies. While most of them go by weight range and sometimes ages or a skill level, those are not always 100% accurate. When you are in the aisle at the store and you pick one that you think is going to fit your kid, you won't actually know how well it works until you get it … [Read more...]
One Tiny Turtle: Nature Walk and Book Series
I don't know about you but I love turtles... especially when you see the turtle nest postings on the beach. Last week we talked all about Ducks and this week it's Turtles. If you love exploring the great outdoors you will love One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies. This book teaches kids all about Loggerhead turtles from how they eat to where they swim and lay eggs. The pictures are beautiful and along with the story there are tidbits of factual information all throughout the story as … [Read more...]
Minimalistic Beach Days
I will never forget the first time my bestie and I tried to take our four little ones to the beach for the first time. We struggled, major struggle bus. If someone had a camera the pictures they would've taken would have been hilarious. Just imagine for a minute.... Two adults, four kids (three and under). Two of them barely walking, two of them about 2 1/2 years old, and all the toys and gadgets you can imagine. We were so loaded down with stuff we couldn't even help carry kids. We had … [Read more...]
What We Do Wednesday: Family Vacation
After a wonderful week away in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, I feel like I have finally caught up enough to get back to my computer! Our family vacation was wonderful, relaxing, and busy all at the same time. What is your favorite way to vacation as a family? We enjoy anything that involves water and lucky for us our family vacation spot this year included both a beach and a pool. Until next … [Read more...]
