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 …

What I Learned From Going Three Weeks Without a Phone

Some people probably read this post’s title and get anxiety. I'm with you! Let me start by saying that my cellphone fast was not intentional. In fact, I was extremely unhappy about the situation. My untrustworthy iPhone was less than a year old and just decided not to turn on one day. Great. I am …

20 Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me

Here are 20 very random facts that you probably don't know about me. Well, you might if you're close family or my best friend: 1. I'm a total night owl. I do my best work late at night. I love how still and quiet things are. I'd pick staying up late over waking up early …

Cold Weather Date Ideas

It's easy to find something to do when the weather is nice! Swimming, sunbathing, taking a walk... but what about when the ground is covered in snow? Here are 20 cold weather date ideas to help you fight off that dreaded cabin fever! 1. Take a Drive -  Listen to your favorite music, park by …

New Year, Fresh Focus

It's NYE guys, cue the "new year, new me" resolutions! I'm always on board with this concept but it's also essential to remember that you are allowed a fresh start at absolutely any time. Did you know that according to Forbes, only 8% of people actually stick to their resolutions. I tried to pick 10 realistic …