March is National Reading Awareness Month, and we’re definitely a house that enjoys to read! I love to read for enjoyment, and I hope I can spread that reading joy on to my kids. While I appreciate paper books, lately I’ve been hooked on reading Kindle ebooks. They’re able to be downloaded instantly, and take …
Happy Monday! Today myself and 25 other bloggers thought we’d team up for something fun and do a “My Favorite Things Easter Basket Giveaway!” Each of us chose our favorite things, put them into a basket of goodies and decided to thank YOU, our readers, for sticking with us! Each giveaway is individual, so after entering …
You might have read about my recent trip to Walt Disney World to complete the Dopey Challenge. The challenge required me to run 48.6 miles over 4 consecutive days. And I did it! Running is something I’ve grown to appreciate; it keeps me healthy, gets me outdoors, and is a joint hobby with my spouse. …
Jingle bells, candy canes, spruce trees, cookies, and shopping?! December is here and many of us will hit the stores or the internet to buy the perfect gifts for our loved ones. In case you’re looking for some inspiration, I’ve compiled this gift guide that has great gift ideas for the whole family including some …
We’re a technology loving family and during our travels we all enjoy more relaxed screen time allowances. Of course there are also some great ways to keep kids entertained while traveling without the use of screens, but most people enjoy using electronics during their travels. If you’re heading out on a trip this holiday season, …
How many of you love spending family time or family vacations at the beach? As much as our family loves the mountains and skiing, we also love spending time at the beach. Playing in the sand, exploring nature, and just relaxing are all some of the top ways our family enjoys spending some of our vacation time. …
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Sunscreen Bands. All thoughts and opinions are based on my personal experience with the sunscreen bands. Most of the people I know love summer. Sunny days, water play, and outdoor adventures are just some of the fabulous things about the summer season. Playing outdoors in the summer …
I hope you’ve been following along with our #ReadGo2014 Summer Reading Challenge! We’ve explored beaches, cities, nature, and now COOKING in our on going six week journey. I can’t wait to share an amazing new cookbook and fun 4th of July beverage with you this week! But first… We have a new giveaway that is …
Are you a traveling family, or do you have a trip coming up soon with your kids? You can probably tell from my recent posts and my blog that our family loves reading and we love to travel. Lately Lily is a series that is perfect for your kids who love to travel or are …
Kicking off our Read & Go 2014 Summer Reading Campaign with our technology bundle has me thinking about technology for kids. I often see my friends asking for advice about what to buy or pack for keeping kids entertained during upcoming travels. While kids’ electronic use should definitely be monitored and used in moderation, we …
School is coming to an end for our family and with it the chore opportunity of filling our days with more than just electronics. Summer days are the perfect time to explore new books and adventures with our kids. I’m partnering with my friend Keryn from Walking on Travels to bring you the Read & …
I just returned from attending the SNAP! blogging conference (more on that soon!), and I was lucky enough to take along a new piece of luggage for the trip. UGOBAGS are a brand new company that specialize in customized suitcases. They sent me my very own personalized suitcase for the trip, so I could review …