This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Banana Boat® and OFF!®. The opinions and texts are all mine. Creeking. It is verb, but not one the spell-checker recognizes. It's the act of wading through a creek, playing and searching for treasure. Usually involving kids. My children love creeking. In fact - every young child I know closely loves creeking. In order to love creeking Continue Reading >>
Postpartum Depression: How to Help
Recently I learned that a dear friend is struggling with postpartum depression. We haven’t lived near each other since we became friends in college (and one other time when we lived close enough to visit occasionally). This is one of those times I wish I was close enough to be of real, concrete help. Prayer counts, of course, and is very real and concrete. I don’t mean to discount that. Please Continue Reading >>
Free Shark Coloring Pages for Shark Week and More!
I will tell you a secret. Sometimes, if I just want a couple of hours of peace and quiet, I print out 15 or 20 coloring pages for each child and hand them a stack with colored pencils and scissors. Works like a charm as long as it is not overused! Enjoy these Shark Coloring Pages. Sharks freak me out. I'm not even kidding. One day, my son was on his last day of the surf camp, and they took all Continue Reading >>
Review of The BFG by Disney Studios
Let's talk about The BFG. The BFG by Disney Studios will be released in theaters on July 1st. My two oldest boys and I got to see the movie last night in a special preview. I want to tell you what we thought. Let me just start out by saying I thought this movie was going to be too scary for me. I actually wanted to take ear plugs to the theater in case it got to be too much. I'm a little Continue Reading >>
Best Finding Dory Crafts, Activities, Games, Recipes and Free Printables
Are your kids big Dory fans? The movie Finding Dory hit theaters on June 17th and is making a big splash with kids! (pun intended.) My family *loved* the movie and cannot wait to get it in iTunes so they can watch over and over. If you aren't sure about going to see the movie in the theaters yet - be sure to read our full review of Finding Dory. These Finding Dory Crafts, Activities, Games, Continue Reading >>
Finding Dory Recipes
The Finding Dory recipes include the Quesa-Dory, Hankfurters with slaw, Crush's Turtle Shell Peppers, Squirt's Kelp Forest Smoothies, and Nemo Pops. Take your pick and mix and match these ideas for the perfect party menu! Each recipe comes with complete instructions and pictures on an easy to download printable sheet. Use the next button at the bottom of each page to find all five recipes with Continue Reading >>
