Summer

Family Mid-Summer Reflection Questions

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

Featured· 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

Featured· 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

Featured· 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 all the sights of our country on the way to our destination.

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

STOP Saying We Only Have 18 Summers

Seasonal Activities· Summer

Today was the end of our summer. Half my heart dashed out the door to 2ndand 4thgrade. My first thoughts were, “did we do enough or spend enough time together.” After all, I only have 18 summers with them. Then, I was like N-O. Special moments with my children don't just end because summer is

Summer Bucket List Kids Activities

Seasonal Activities· Summer

It's summer and with that comes the anticipation of all the fun to be had. However, some days it's hard to think of something to do so we love creating a summer bucket list full of kids activities ideas so we can pick something to do when we need an idea! I have shared the ultimate guide to