A few weeks back, while we were ordering our son’s new lacrosse cleats from Dicks Sporting Goods, I received an email from them asking if we’d be interested in partnering up to showcase some of the back to school trends this year. Of course, we were on board, since we shop there for everything…
Crazy high-protein Blueberry Banana Muffins
Our kids love muffins. Ok…scratch that. I LOVE muffins. I think they’ve been one of my favorite foods (aside from these crazy pancakes) since I was about five years old. I can remember my Mom making muffins for my brother when we were young. She would make them on the weekends and would make…
5 tips to get the car ready for vacation
We love to travel all year round, especially in the summer. We will go back to our hometown to visit my parents. We will go to Hilton Head, where my wife’s grandparents lived for 30 years. We will make the occasional daily trip up to the mountains to just getaway for the day. All…
Father’s Day Fun and Games
This year will be different when it comes to celebrating Father’s Day. When you are looking for something new to play, but you don’t want to run to the store for a new game, you’re in luck! You can celebrate dad this Father’s Day with the many online activities and games. We’ve gathered some of…
Practical Father’s Day Gifts
Thanks to BabbleBoxx for teaming up with us today for this sponsored post about practical Father’s Day Gifts Dad really wants. “A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow.” —Unknown If you asked me what I’d like for Father’s Day, the answer will always be the same- a day to…
Goldendoodle Training – Puppy Training advice (from a trainer)
What do you think a family with four kids, one dog, and one cat need? Apparently… a puppy! Welcome… Chance, our mini Goldendoodle. Today we are talking about Goldendoodle Training today! 🙂 Chance is the most gentle puppy. He learned quickly from our 4-year old Standard Goldendoodle (and now Chance’s best friend) how to act…
DIY Rubber Band Racer – A race car made from things you have at home!
This DIY Rubber Band Racer is one of our favorite kid-friendly activities to do as a family. Our kids really like to make DIY toys and the best part…you can make it with items found around the home. There’s nothing like seeing the smiles on your kid’s faces as they make homemade toys. We actually…
Proof that the Easter Bunny is Real!
Do your kids want to see proof that the Easter Bunny is real? Do they want proof that he came on Easter morning? Ours do. Is the Easter Bunny Real? Yes! We have Easter Bunny Proof! One of my favorite days of the year is Easter morning. I love it when my wife and I…
Evening Routines we can stick to…
Do you notice that it gets harder to make decisions toward the end of the day? You’re too tried to figure out what to have for dinner or what to watch on TV. That’s because we all have a finite amount of decisions that we can make on any given day. Knowing that helps us…
How to stick to a morning routine with kids
We’re all in the same situation right now… working, homeschooling, taking care of the house, and our families…. and we’re doing all of it from home. While we’ve found some awesome ways to teach the kids, like using these free educational websites for kids, having a routine makes all the difference between a good day…