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...]
Greatest List of Summer Must Reads
Summer is here and I have teamed up with some fantastic bloggers to bring you a one stop list of amazing summer tips, tricks, and ideas! I hope you enjoy these summer recipes, activities, and ideas for summer fun! Recipes Easy Peasy Pinwheels | A Boy and His Mom Link: http://aboyandhismom.com/recipe/pinwheels/ With summer parties and BBQs in full swing, here's an easy recipe that the other guests will not only enjoy but ask you to bring again. Quick and Easy … [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...]
To all my students past and present
To all my students past and present, I just want you to know that I may not remember your name, but I remember your face and I remember YOU. To the student I saw at Dunkin Donuts, I remember that 6th grade girl sitting at my small group table telling me how much you did NOT like reading. You went on to tell me that you didn’t understand why we had to read Number the Stars. This is not an “I told you so” moment, this is I am so proud of you! I am so proud that you are heading to college this … [Read more...]
Our Favorite Summer Items
Summer is a perfect time to spend your time outdoors, try new things, go on new adventures, and have fun. That is why this week I wanted to share with you all of our favorite summer items. *affiliate links below We love all things outdoors. Picnics, bubbles, and sidewalk chalk are some of our everyday go to activities when the weather is nice. The girls love riding on their scooters, tricycles, and in the cozy coupe on the drive way, as well as mowing the lawn with their bubble … [Read more...]
What We Do Wednesday: Sand, Fun, and Friends
This past week has been full of sand, fun, and friends, which is always good for my heart and soul. We were blessed to spend a morning at the beach with some of our closest friends followed by some adult time for me that same afternoon and evening. It's amazing what a day of fun and adult conversation can do for your mood. Our little Shrimp also had her second eat tube surgery this past week. I know that doctors do these surgeries everyday but it's always a little scary when it's your baby. … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Change Things Up This Spring
I am so honored to be a part of Celebrating Homeschool Moms hosted by ClassesByBethPlus. This event is dedicated to any and every mom that is schooling kids at home. For an entire week, ClassesByBethPlus is hosting prayer circles, speakers, and motivational posts to inspire and encourage moms as we wrap up this school year and spring into Summer. With Spring FINALLY here, there are so many ways that you can change-up your day-to-day routines to bring life and sunshine back into your … [Read more...]
