Grandparents and grandchildren share a special love. It is often a strong as that of a parent-child relationship and yet it doesn’t have to have all of the responsibilities so it can often flourish in a different way. Grandparents Day is an official national holiday in the United States and it is celebrated every September on […]
Fun and Encouraging Lunch Box Notes
The new school year is back and it is in full swing! I hope that your child is having a great start. I decided to add encouraging lunch box notes to my son’s lunch… at least for the first couple weeks! He isn’t having a hard time with the separation of not being with me […]
Additional Credit Card For Teens [Why And How]
My daughter is a teenager and I only have a few more years before she leaves for college! There is so much I want to do with her and so many things I still need to teach her before she goes. A huge priority has been teaching her how to properly budget and creating responsible […]
Camping Safety Tips For Kids
Going on a camping adventure is a trip that the whole family will certainly love. However, when going on a camping vacation with kids, you need to take extra precautions to make sure that the campsite is child-friendly. Camping is a wonderful way to connect with nature, but it’s important to prioritize safety. It is […]
Our Northeast Road Trip: Ann Arbor To Canada To Maine
For the last two summers, we have loaded up our family and taken massive road trips. Our kids are 11 and 13 now and we want to show them the United States! There is just so much natural splendor to see. They are old enough to remember the trips, appreciate the historical and cultural lessons, […]
Eco Lawn Review: Low Maintenance Grass Seed
We try to use eco-friendly management for our lawn. However, this environmental approach is challenging since we are starting off with lots of shady spots, bare batches, and weeds. We recently planted a bunch of lawn seed and then lost the new grass to a drought. That is why I was so excited to find […]
Twin Mountain/Mt. Washington KOA Holiday Review: NH Cabin
New Hampshire is a lovely state. I may be biased since I was born there and graduated from high school there, but it has mountains, lakes, rivers, and wildlife galore. If you feel like getting lost in nature and reconnecting with the simple things that make your soul happy, well, New Hampshire is just the […]