Building with bubbles is a fun activity we like to do. We try to build castles. You will need bubbles (obviously), bubble wands (or straws), and a flat surface. We did these out by our pool…though it wasn’t very flat so our castle slid a bit. Step by Step: Pour some of the bubble solution out on the pavement. You will … Read More
5 Car Games For Kids
When we get in the car to go somewhere, our kids are typically not permitted to take tablets, gaming systems, or DVD players on the trip. We just think it’s important for them to learn how to entertain themselves and not be reliant on screens to do it. Instead, we try to come up with little games we can play in … Read More
My Wake Up Call
Today was just like any other day. I dropped the kids off at school. Since the baby was up and rode with me, I decided to run some errands. I needed to pick up a few final things for Cameron’s birthday celebration this weekend. First stop was Party City to take care of the balloons and pick up some treats for the kids. … Read More
Bubble Recipe
What kid doesn’t like bubbles? Bubble machines, blowing bubbles, or getting spilled. They go fast! Here is a simple DIY bubble recipe you can make at home. It’s cheap and easy. The best part is you will have enough to last for a while. Bubble Recipe: 6 Cups Water (Best with distilled. Tap water also works.) 1 Cup Dish Soap 1/4 … Read More
6 Home Remedies for Sore Throats
Like all kids returning to school, mine have brought home the germs. It never fails. Healthy pretty much the entire summer. First day back, sick! I swear it’s like the kids all greet each other with a big sloppy kiss and then lick every surface inside their classroom. Melia (4) has had a sore throat the last week. Started out as a … Read More
Discipline – If It’s Easy You Aren’t Doing Something Right
On our morning drive to school the kids start arguing. This isn’t so surprising. It’s almost a given when you get three kids in the same car. With the baby by the door it means the big kids have to sit beside each other. Too close! Pretty sure I need a car with third row seating. Melia (4) starts screaming because … Read More
Say What?! #9
Dad: Go clean your room! Melia (4): I’m too tired. Dad: Then go to bed. But you will be cleaning your room when you get up tomorrow. Melia: I’m going to be too tired every day!
We Are Co-Sleepers…Sometimes
It’s become very obvious that I’ve given up all claim to my own room. To be honest, I’m questioning why we need a house with more than 1-bedroom! We are not co-sleepers. We don’t even set out to sleep in the same room. It just sort of happens, mostly in the middle of the night. I’ve gotten so I have left … Read More
Kids Health – Portion Sizes
It seems like my kids are always hungry! The question I am asked most during the day is, “Can I have a snack?” Even if our last meal was only an hour ago. During some of those meals, I’ve seen my kids eat as much as I would. Being they are 6 & 4…that’s crazy! Now I know I’m the … Read More
Say What?! #8
My son (6) asked to take a photo of his sister and I on his Nintendo 3DS. According to him, it was so he could remember us after we were dead. Thinking I need to start sleeping with one eye open!