We spent our very last day of summer vacation doing kid’s choice on everything from sun up to sun down. And let me just tell you, they loved ruling the roost for a day. John made egg in a hole for breakfast and then we scooted out the door to catch Smurfs 2 (much to… Read More
When I came across the Pop Rocks at the check-out in Old Navy, I knew I had to pick up a couple of bags for the littles since they have never tried them! I mean, what child wouldn’t love a sugar explosion in their mouth?!?! And since it’s back to school time, I made a… Read More
I’m not even going to pretend that I “invented” the apple / caramel teacher gift idea. I mean, even when I dare to *think* I’ve come up with a new idea, I can pop on Pinterest and see that a thousand others have been there and done that. There’s nothing new under the sun, I… Read More
As much as it pains me to write, it’s time to hang up the swim suits and set the alarms because school is nearly back in session. It was high time for new backpacks around these parts and, after a few shoddily made rounds with other brands, I finally bit the bullet and ordered backpacks… Read More
I know you didn’t think I was about to write about exercising, for crying out loud. :-) Here’s my big *whomp whomp* of the summer… I’m making the boys do a little daily school work using these Summer Fit books I picked up right before school let out for the year. I am far from… Read More
With the school year drawing to a close and teacher appreciation weeks abounding, I thought it would be fun to do another round up some of the treats we’ve given to our teachers over the last couple of school years! A few of them even have free printables when you click on the link! High… Read More
As cliche as it sounds, it seems like yesterday that we were loading up this little one for his first day of first grade! Yesterday ended a first place year in first grade and we rang in summer in style. The PCP was barraged by silly string as he exited the school bus and Mr.… Read More