One of the kids favorite of late is DreamWorks HOME the movie. We actually didn’t see it in the theater. But the kids always wanted to see it, so when it recently came out on digital download we got it right away. It’s also now available on DVD and Blu-Ray, and since we’ve been watching it […]
DIY Recycled Minions Bowling Game {And Minions Party Ideas}
Minions is in theaters. Woot! We are so excited to see it tomorrow! We all thought the Dispicable Me films were hysterical, so the first time we saw the Minions trailer in the theater we all did a double-take, and have been eagerly anticipating it ever since. Ronin is quite the banana-aholic so of course he relates to […]
How to Create a Vision Board that will Change Your Life
The past two weeks the kids and I have been on a last minute trip to visit my parents in Florida. It’s been such an unexpected experience because while there a dear friend passed away way too young at 41. It was such a shock and it’s been a big wake up call for me and a […]
Top 3 Reasons to See Disney Pixar’s Inside Out {Plus Printable Kids Activities}
My family received tickets to a screening of Inside Out to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. John, the kids and I saw Inside Out this week. Such a unique film concept, taking a look inside the mind of preteen Riley and her unrelenting cast of five inner Emotions. It’s a story within a story that to […]
Talking to Kids about Emotions {Inside Out Feelings Flash Cards}
The past couple of weeks Ronin’s little league baseball team was in the playoffs. The season definitely started with some strong emotions on both of our parts, being his first year playing. But he ended up LOVING it. And as the kids got into a groove and gelled as a young team things started to get really exciting. They were winning […]
Air Travel With Kids: Tips & Rookie Mistakes
Summer travel season is upon us! In August, we’re taking a LONG flight with our 5 and 7-year olds to Florida. I grew up there so we’ve flown cross-country with the kids on several occasions. Air travel with littles is not the most fun experience in the world, but we’ve certainly developed a few tips and tricks for making […]
Happiness Is a Self-Cleaning Vacuum & Kids Who Clean
With Free Printable Minecraft Inspired Chore Chart Download NOW–>Printable Chore Chart Game ChoreCraft Ellie and I have a ton of hair. And like most hairy creatures, we shed like crazy, which can have some serious consequences with our vacuum. We’ve had the same vacuum for just over 10 years. John and I actually […]
Making Road Trips More Fun! {Tech Travel Tips Plus Free Scavenger Hunt Printable}
What a week and it’s only Wednesday! John’s 40th birthday just happened to coincide with the start of Spring Break on Monday. For weeks I had been trying to figure out the best way to mark this momentous occasion. I mean, he’s finally reached my decade. That is cause for celebration! But things are so […]
Projecting Anxiety in Momhood: Is it Mine or Theirs?
It happens a lot as a mom with anxiety. My kids are faced with situations that I find overwhelming and I project my own anxiety onto them. Or do I? Ronin has had some struggles with anxiety in his early years. At seven, he’s so much more confident than he used to be and has flourished […]
Skylanders Skystones Card Game and Other Party Ideas
My kids (and husband) have a dear love of Skylanders. We’ve been fans for about two years and in that time have collected all four games and a ton of the characters and traps. John, being the game developer he is, instantly took to the video game, and the kids who are also natural born gamers, followed his lead and never […]
Cinderella-Inspired Easter {No Sew Easter Basket Tutorial and Printable}
Goodbye Winter! Hello Spring! The sun has been starting to shine and that’s making me very happy. I’ve been dealing with some seasonal depression and have really been making a concerted effort to have more fun and get motivated. Having things to look forward to, like movie plans or Easter Egg Hunts, is so important when my […]
Cinderella and FROZEN Fever in Theaters {Review and Free Printables}
Disclosure: I received tickets to a screening of Cinderella for the purposes of this review. All opinions are my own. Since seeing the Cinderella trailer last year I had been eagerly anticipating the movie. I’m a sucker for a good love story. And hello! “Rob Stark” as the handsome prince. Yes! (All you Game of Thrones […]