kids

how to raise healthy homeschoolers
This post is sponsored by Sparkling ICE but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. After two weeks of easing back in, we are officially back into full school-mode. This is my 6th year homeschooling but this school year feels totally different. This year I have two kiddos in

tips for spur-of-the moment summer day trips
Thank you Maxi-Cosi for sponsoring this post. Keep your little adventurers comfy, safe & stylish with the Maxi-Cosi Magellan 5-in-1 car seat! The summertime clock is ticking and school will be back in session before we know it. I’m starting to feel the pressure to tick off the rest of

10 ways to raise a green kid
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #HonestKidsRecycle #CollectiveBias Is raising a green kid a priority for you? The easiest way to influence your child is to lead by example. If you keep green practices around the home, your

ways to expand your child’s vocabulary at home
This post is sponsored by Zynga, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. I’ve never been so wonderful at math, but I’ve always had a great vocabulary. I can honestly say I owe it to comic books and teen thriller novels. My parents followed the philosophy that

guitar lessons for kids at Guitar Center
This post is sponsored by Guitar Center. Thinking about signing your child up for guitar lessons? This summer, I really wanted Savannah to have an ongoing musical experience and guitar felt like the right fit. Where better to go than to the experts at Guitar Center who are passionate about

Summer in SoCal: rent a pontoon boat at Lake Hemet Campground
This post is sponsored by Discover Boating but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Lake Hemet Campground is a favorite local place for us to camp, kayak, build sand castles, ride bikes and now rent a pontoon boat for the day. If you’re in SoCal this summer,

a visit to Conejo Valley with kids: hikes, beaches, vegan food and hotel life
Ever since my husband began a new career as a Realtor, I’ve been traveling solo with the kids often. We recently took an epic trip, just the three of us to Conejo Valley to experience everything it has to offer – okay, just a very small fraction, because there is

camping on a budget: entertaining games, toys and activities for kids
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #dothe99 #99obsessed #CollectiveBias There is nothing I love more than camping and my kids generally do too – as long as they don’t get bored. A successful family camping trip hinges on you

getting kids to pitch in with pet chores
This post is sponsored by The Libman Company but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. It all began with a “mom, I really want a cat. I promise, I’ll do everything. I’ll feed him. I’ll clean the litter box. (enter more lies)” It ends with me refilling

cultivate self expression in kids with guitar lessons
Looking for guitar lessons for kids near you? Check out my post sponsored by Guitar Center: As parents, we are all hoping to raise independent, confident kids who have the chance to truly express themselves. While all kids are different and express themselves in different ways, great opportunity lies