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4 FUN Ways for Kids to Spend More Time Outdoors

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Radio Flyer. The opinions and text are all mine.

Now that the weather is finally warming up we’re spending more and more time outdoors. After spending the majority of our time indoors during the winter months, we can’t wait to get outside and play! Every nice day, you’ll find us moving our homeschool lessons outside to take advantage of the beautiful weather and change in season. If you’re looking for some fun ideas for your kids to spend more time outside, I’ve got some great ones for you! We’re loading up our Radio Flyer Wagon and exploring the great outdoors!  [Read more…] about 4 FUN Ways for Kids to Spend More Time Outdoors

Traveling with a Newly Potty Trained Toddler

Traveling with a Newly Potty Trained Toddler

When it comes to potty training, I thought the second time around would be a breeze. When I potty trained my son, it was simple. Based on the recommendation of a friend, I tried that 3-day method and it was so simple! He potty trained just like that and we never looked back. Thinking potty training number 2 would be easy was my first mistake. I thought I’d breeze through it a second time with the 3-day method and bam! No more diapers. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Potty training a headstrong toddler was something I wasn’t prepared for. At all. Once we finally had it down, it was  time to travel with this new found freedom. That was something else I needed to prepare myself for. [Read more…] about Traveling with a Newly Potty Trained Toddler

Make it Game Day Every Day – Tips to Host an Epic Game Day

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Make it Game Day Every Day - Tips to Host an Epic Game Day

My kids love a good game night. In fact, they love it so much we try to have one at least once a week. Sometimes hectic schedules get in the way and we miss a week or two but we easily make up for it the next weekend. Game nights are even better when they’re shared with friends. The laughs and giggles that ensue throughout the night make it all worthwhile. The last few months have been really busy and it’s been a little while since we had our last game night. So I knew we were way overdue and I wanted to fix that – stat. So I invited some friends over, put together a little menu perfect for gamers big and small and grabbed some games from Goliath Games and Pressman Toys for an epic game night. [Read more…] about Make it Game Day Every Day – Tips to Host an Epic Game Day

10 Ideas to Get the Whole Family Involved for Family Volunteer Day

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10 Family Volunteer Day Ideas

Kids learn by example and one of my jobs as a parent is to model good behavior for them to follow. As parents, we are our kids first role models. I see it with my toddler on a daily basis and even still with my tween. They follow our example and our lead on just about everything. One thing I wanted to instill in both my kids from an early age was giving back. We’re very fortunate but there are so many others who are not, and I want my kids to  experience first hand the benefits of service to others. Getting the kids involved on Family Volunteer Day is a great way to teach kids the importance of giving back. [Read more…] about 10 Ideas to Get the Whole Family Involved for Family Volunteer Day

5 Tips To Be The Best Sideline Parent Ever

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5 Tips to Be the Best Sideline parent Ever

My son has been playing sports since he turned 5. So for the last 8 years I’ve been a sideline parent for his baseball, soccer, track and whatever other sport he decided to play. With most years seeing him play a few different sports a year, that’s given me about plenty of time to practice and hone the skill of being the best sideline parent ever! Whether this is your first year as a sideline parent or your tenth, I’m sharing some of the tips that have helped me over the years.  [Read more…] about 5 Tips To Be The Best Sideline Parent Ever

Tips for Choosing the Right Baby Bottle

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Tips for Choosing the Right Baby Bottle

With baby number two, I thought I knew what to expect and when to expect it. Having done this parenting thing once already, I felt more confident in my abilities as a mom the second time around. I was sure I was going to do this and that and she’d be an easy baby just like her brother. What I wasn’t prepared for was the fact that I was going to be wrong. Wrong on just about everything. While she is an amazing toddler and was an amazing baby, everything she’s done has been on her own terms. Not her brothers or even mine. Even when it comes down to little things like her bottle. While she’s this close to giving up her bottle for good, she still needs her “ba-ba wit che-che” (that’s her bottle with leche for anyone who doesn’t speak toddler) at nap time. Honestly it’s not worth the fight since she won’t nap without it. She’s feisty just like her mama and I know she’ll do things on her on terms when she’s ready.  [Read more…] about Tips for Choosing the Right Baby Bottle

  • Still one of my favorite memories! Dale grabbed Evie’s hand and took her to roast some marshmallows on our Disney Cruise 🚢 to Alaska. Hard to believe that was almost a year ago! As we gear up for a busy few months of travel and adventure, I’m reminded just how grateful I am for all our adventures. While we’ll be seeing our friends Chip & Dale real soon, our next trip has us visiting Puerto Rico, St. Thomas and Grand Turk in just a few days. Do you have any adventures coming up? Where would you like to go before the year is over? • • • • • • • @disneycruiseline #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #disneyhosted #dcl #dclalaska #disneywonder
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  • We’re getting ready for a big trip in the coming weeks and my biggest weakness trying to stick to this Keto lifestyle is going to be my sweet tooth. So while we’re still home I’m indulging my sweet tooth with this Keto friendly Orange Vanilla Ice Cream made with @atkinsnutritionals Protejn Shakes from @acmemarkets! This recipe is creamy and oh so delicious. Not to mention simple to make! Grab the recipe now at www.anewdawnn.com #atkins #todayatkins • • • • • #keto #ketomeals #ketorecipes #ketodiet #ketoshakes #ketoicecream #ketodessert #ketodesserts #ketodessertrecipes #ketolife #ketolifestlye #ketosnacks #ketomealprep
  • #ad This summer I wanted my kids to spent less time attached to screens with games and tv and more time playing, exploring and just spending more time together as a family. That’s why I was thrilled to partner with @evite on their Take Back Summer Campaign! Myself and several other bloggers shared fun summer activities for families to spent more face time together. There’s even a fabulous giveaway! One lucky family could win $2,500 for an epic family getaway where you can all spend more time together face-to-face!! But you have to enter first! So tell me, what is some of your favorite outdoor activities and click the link in my profile to enter! • • • • • #LifesBetterTogether #Evite #travel #familyadventures #familytravelers #kidswhotravel #wanderwithme #wanderaway #contest #entertowin #unpluggedchildhood #unpluggedvacation #unplug
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