It’s uncanny how quickly behaviors can change in just a few short months in our children. We realize The Terrible Two’s weren’t so bad when the Threenagers emerge. And as we limp through that age we think, “Well, when she’s four things will mellow out.” Think again. As with all parenting challenges, as soon as Read Post
Top 5 Things To Do in New York City With Kids
Planning a trip to the city that never sleeps with your kiddos? We recently went on a Seekender Weekend trip to New York City with our 4 & 7 year old girls as part of the Ultimate Seekender Team. Sure there was a lot of walking, and fighting over the elevator buttons at the hotel, but all in all they were enthralled with the sights, sounds, and yummy tastes of the city. So we asked our little ones what their favorite things to do in the Big Apple were, and they spilled it below in their own words.
Why We Haven’t Told the Truth About the Easter Bunny
As we were getting dressed to go the Easter Egg Hunt and children’s festival at our daughter’s preschool and church, the question came blazing at me far too early on a Saturday morning. Carrying her Easter basket and dressed like a pre-tween, she walked into my bathroom with the blow dryer running and demanded, “Is the Read Post
What I Learned From Our Kid’s Not So Crappy Christmas Cookies
Last week I did something this perfectionist has never been able to do in six years of motherhood; I let our girls bake Christmas cookies all by themselves. And not just any cookies…ridiculously messy cut out Christmas cookies with three colors of frosting and sprinkles. Go big or go home right? Our youngest had been home Read Post
From a Caterpillar to a Butterfly, Caught on Camera! [VIDEO]
While the rest of the country is feeling the cool fall temperatures, here in South Florida we are still feeling the heat. So earlier this month our daughters and I re-planted some milkweed, and watched as two friendly yet hungry monarch caterpillars devoured the delicious plant. We captured the metamorphosis from a caterpillar to a butterfly on my cell Read Post
Cute Turkey Hand Print + 25 Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Looking to get your family into the spirit of Thanksgiving? This is a simple yet adorable Thanksgiving craft we do for kids we do every November. I used to just trace the girls hands and let them color in the turkey on Thanksgiving, but last year we upgraded to canvases so we can send them to Read Post
Sorry, But You Can’t Sue a Mom Over Santa
One of my favorite parts of parenthood is the holidays. Birthdays, Halloween, Christmas…it all feels so exciting now that I’m a mom. As we set up our Halloween decorations, I couldn’t wait to start making our girls costumes and go trick or treating. And next comes the deluge of holidays….Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. It’s so much Read Post
The Importance of Hydration in Young Athletes
It’s that time! Back to school means one thing, back to sports. Ballet, gymnastics, and soccer prevail in our home, and we’re always searching for the perfect snacks to fuel our littlest athletes. But equally important is hydration. As most people know, hydration is key for fueling our young athletes. Miami Dolphins Team Nutritionist Mary Ellen Bingham Read Post
Back to School Shopping Survival Guide
We were shopping for curtains at JC Penney’s this week and when we popped down to the kids section there it was. The back to school signs seemed to be flashing like neon lights surrounded by loooooaaaads of supplies, backpacks, clothes and lunch boxes. It was like our girls had never been to the mall Read Post
What NOT to Do on an Airplane with Kids
Summer is almost here and most of us are planning those big summer vacations. Mount Rushmore, the beach, maybe even a mountain rafting trip? But before you get there you know what comes first? An airplane. Travel is really important to us, even after having kids we try to get away once a year. Read Post
