This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. What makes a great gift? It starts with knowing what they want and then looking for a fun way to gift it. In our house, we go for practical things… things that will get a lot of use. That’s why I liked the latest Babbleboxx. It was filled with…
10 toys for the child that builds
Our son Beau loves to build- he could build all day long. He’s the type of kid that goes into our back yard and just creates for hours: forts, traps, clubhouses. This Christmas, Beau didn’t know what to ask for, so we told him to leave it up to us. We would make this his…
10 things to tell my son before he is 16
Time will pass you by in a blink of a moment. It seems like just yesterday when we took this picture. Fast forward five years… our kids are growning so much. The time of dressing like a super hero and showing off your muscles is long gone. However, while they are still young, We have…
Teacher Gift Idea: “C is for Caffeine”
save on Peet’s Coffee Big Bang bags and/or K-cups at Publix.This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Peet’s Coffee. The opinions and text are all mine. When my wife was teaching, she loved when kids would make her little gifts: cards, drawings and notes. Now that we have four kids in…
Study shows large families are actually sick more often.
A study by scientists at the University of Utah School of Medicine found that large families have some sort of viral infection in their home 87 percent of the year. The study tracked viruses such as influenza, parainfluenza, and rhinovirus (the cause of the common cold.) “The team found that people living in childless houses…
Let them play
“Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein Some days are just meant for playing! It’s important for us to let them play, let them get messy & let them have fun. I remember a few years back, at our 6 year old’s soccer practice, I looked over to find our 8 year…
Cub Cadet Ultima Review (6 months later)
I’ve owned our Zero-Turn Cub Cadet Ultima for about 6 months since the first review – the date published on the first review of Cub Cadet Ultima Series Zero Turn Mower was in the fall… and now spring is here. Prior to working with Cub Cadet, I had researched which turn mower I was looking for….
DIY Rubber Band Racer
This post may contain affiliate links. 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…
Ideas for Kids & Car Travel
When traveling with kids bring on the crafts, games and even make it a party. A successful road trip with children can be had with a dose of creativity. Hitting the road and traveling with kids of any age requires nerves of steel and a suitcase full of patience. For parents who forgo electronics, an…
Kielbasa Biscuit Bombs
I wanted to share these Kielbasa Biscuit Bombs with you because they are amazing. Would it be too much of a pun to call them “the bomb?” Thanks to Eckrich for partnering with us so I could share an all-time favorite & easy recipe. I wanted to share these Kielbasa Biscuit Bombs with you because…