Let your child get bored

In a world that is so fast-paced, we need to let our children become bored from time to time! Boredom actually allows the brain to recover from the overstimulated world that we live in. So many parents think that it’s their responsibility to fill every moment of their child’s time with activities, extracurriculars or screens. …

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Gift guide for active toddlers

We all know what it's like to get ants in our pants. Kids especially need to burn off their energy because they have so much of it. Some kids are just climbers, others could use a little help with coordination but nearly all kids just need to move. These gifts are perfect for just that! …

Our Second Wedding Anniversary

In two days, Halloween, it will be our second wedding anniversary and ELEVEN year dating anniversary.... Wow, that doesn’t even seem real. I'm choosing to write this now because Halloween is all about the kids and I know I'll be caught up in the hustle and bustle! Our relationship was a rollercoaster for years. Extremely …

Natural insect repellent

It's that time of the year people - at least in my neck of the woods! It's finally summer, which means outdoor fun, camping, hiking, traveling, sunshine and, wait for it.... bugs! My family loves to get outside and go for walks, head out to the campground or camp and just be outside enjoying the …