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Last weekend, we took our first road trip of the summer and had a wonderful few days. We enjoyed visiting relatives, exploring a new area, swimming, long walks, local cuisine, and ice cream that seemed to melt as soon as it was scooped. We even got to explore some museums and see some fireworks.
It’s summer vacation and staycation travel time! Whether staying close to home or traveling to some exotic destination, the sunny, warm weather will beckon us all outside.
It never fails.
In fact, not only can I count on this, so can you:
2 kids + 1 back yard trampoline = injury
The injury can be mild to major and can involved one or both kids but it WILL happen and often includes sprains, contusions, lacerations, head traumas, spinal traumas, dislocations, bumps, bruises and concussions. Safety nets don’t prevent these from happening; they just prevent your kids from getting injured on the ground.
We love holidays in our house – and always make a big deal out of them. This year’s Father’s Day was no exception. Although I did the planning and shopping, Dad did the cooking – and with pleasure since we [...]
The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. ~Rajneesh When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your [...]
With Spring around the corner and the sun getting stronger, the urge to tan will overwhelm millions around the globe…including our teens.
Making those lists each January feels fantastic! What we need to do now is find to actually fulfill them!
Well it may look as if I’ve disappeared, I’ve been around…just very, very unplugged.
“She still believes in Santa?”, my relative asked about my youngest daughter. “When will you tell her the truth isn’t she too old?”
‘Tis the season for gift buying! Let’s face it, shopping for kids is not always easy. Here’s some tips to get you on your way.
