We love our libraries. I take my kids to a library at least once a week. We have so much fun returning books, selecting new ones, participating in music and story time, and even just meandering through the aisles. If you’re interested in the library, but unsure about the details, here are seven things about […]
We are not big Disney people. Pre-kids there wouldn’t be a reason for either of us to do or even say anything Disney-related. At the same time, we weren’t anti-Disney either. We were just indifferent. However, we made the choice to do a Disney World Day Trip. Kids Change Everything. As all you moms know, […]
My family loves being outside! Living in the Tampa Bay Area, we have an embarrassing abundance of riches when it comes to outdoor experiencing. We playground it up on the daily, have water adventures on our sailboat, kayak, and SUP, and take hikes and walks together whenever possible. Now you may be thinking, Florida is […]
Last summer, I had the brilliant idea of purchasing a Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Explorer Membership under the auspices of learning about science with my toddler. Truthfully, I got it to beat the heat on a 90+ degree day. Combine the hot weather with the need to get out with my then 3-year-old […]
Less is More: Our Staycation Summer I had this moment of clarity one morning in the shower. I swear some of my best thinking comes when I’m in there. Some days those five minutes are my only minutes of pure peace and quiet and I look forward to them each and every day. We as […]
It’s always a great time for ice cream! Seriously. Our family can eat ice cream in the dead of winter (typically the mid-60’s) or, of course, in the middle of the summer. Ice cream is present at all celebrations, regardless of age. It’s a reward for good deeds, a consolation prize for bad days, and […]
Are you noticing that not only are your kids getting older, they’re getting bolder? They have no shame asking you for money. They’re no longer asking for coins, though. They’re asking you for the kind that folds—and in double digits! All jokes aside, there’s a way to teach them character, responsibility, and lifelong money skills […]
Will your kids slide this summer? No, not that kind of slide. Although it is a fun way to spend a hot Florida day. The “summer slide” happens when busy school days give way to summer fun, and lessons learned melt away like ice cream on a sunny day. Studies show that students can […]
Summer isn’t here but Florida is already bringing the heat. When it’s hot outside, the kids need a place to cool off and have fun. The perfect way to beat the high temperatures and keep the children entertained is visiting a splash pad. Thankfully, the Tampa Bay Area offer so many choices with most of […]
The summer months are swiftly approaching and our family is always looking for new ways to stay cool and beat the heat in Tampa Bay! Lucky for us there are an abundance of sweet, icy treats around town. Here are our top 3 picks of places to just “chill out” and enjoy some tasty frozen […]
