Summer

10 Tiny Tweaks to Feed Your Family All Summer Without Spending All Day in the Kitchen

Featured· Meal Plan Tips & Ideas· podcast· Summer

Every year around this time, kids are home from school, which means that family life looks a little different than it did during the school year. Gone are school lunches and one afternoon snack, and hello to kids who want to graze all day long. We are easing into the summer schedule around here,

Tips for How to Transition From School to Summer with Kids

podcast· Seasonal Activities· Summer

As the school year draws to a close and the anticipation of summer break dawns, we find ourselves transitioning from the structured routines of the school season to the more relaxed pace of a summer schedule. It can feel like we go from 90 to 5 mph in a week, and that transition process takes time.

Family Mid-Summer Reflection Questions

podcast· Seasonal Activities· Summer

It's almost the 4th of July! It’s been my favorite day of the year since I was 10 and we visited our lake "home" for the first time. We spend the day on the lake, have a big family meal, and enjoy fireworks over the lake. Not only is the 4th of July my favorite holiday for many it signifies the

Easy Tips for How to Feed Your Kids and Family in the Summer

podcast· Summer

Summer is here and the kids are home from school which means feeding our families looks a little different than it did during the school year. Gone are school lunches and one afternoon snack and hello to my kids wanting to graze alllllll day long. Just us? Summer vacation is a

Helpful Parenting Tips for a Successful Summer Break with Your Kids

Seasonal Activities· Summer

The last day of school is approaching which means summer vacation is on the horizon. Summer will be in full swing for families all over the country in no time. While summer break Is a great time of year, it can also be a big adjustment. We just were going 100 miles an hour doing all of

5 Family Road Trip Tips: How to Make Long Car Rides Fun and Memorable

Seasonal Activities· Summer· Travel Tips

Some of our family's most cherished memories over the last few years have come from our summer road trips. What started out as a way to save money, hello expensive plane tickets for a family of 6, turned into a fun way to experience our country's sights on the way to our destination. I have fond

Simple 4th of July Meal Plan + Tips for Cooking for A Crowd

Meal Plan Tips & Ideas· Summer

Have I mentioned 4th of July is my favorite holiday? Moving around a lot as a kid meant our lake place quickly became home base. We have celebrated nearly every 4th of July there since I was in the 5th grade. My whole family comes to the lake for the 4th of July and this year we are expecting 19. I

Simple Summer Activities for Kids

Seasonal Activities· Summer

**Thanks to Heather from Glitter on a DimeGlitter on a Dime for guest-posting today** Summer Break is quickly becoming my favorite time of year! It is nice to forget about school routines for a while. We enjoy doing a DIY Summer Camp with lots of fun themes and activities. I know that route is not

10 Simple Backyard Water Activities for Kids

Seasonal Activities· Summer

It's Summer. It's hot. There's no denying getting wet is the best way to beat the heat. Water and kids go together like biscuits and gravy. So, today I am sharing 10 simple water activities you can do in your own backyard. It's perfect for big siblings while little