If you ask any member of our family to name their favorite things to do, you will probably hear at least one of these terms: “Travel!” “Road trips!” “Hiking!” “Exploring!” Even our two-year-old would probably respond with: “GO.” We love to be on-the-move…visiting new cities, wandering through national parks, and savoring foods from various regions of […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2018: Science & Astronomy Gifts for Kids
If you stop by our house at any given moment of the day, you’ll probably find at least one of my kids with a pencil attached to their hand – sketching animals or drawing detailed diagrams for inventions. They are fascinated by astronomy, biology, geology, anatomy, and the way the world works. The below gift […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2018: Gifts for Outdoorsy Kids
We have four kids (ages 12, 9, 6 and 2) and they all LOVE to be outside. They’re hikers, explorers, and mountaineers. Some of my favorite family memories are when we have been out in nature with snacks in a pack and a baby in a carrier. Below are some fun and practical gift picks […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2018: Gifts for 2-Year-Olds
I don’t care what people say about the terrible twos. I think Christmas with a toddler is pure magic. Below are some fun and practical gift picks for 2-year-olds that are sure to be used all year long. Shoes Every morning, our two-year-old wakes up and says two things, “EAT cereal!” and then “OUTSIDE!” Two-year-olds […]
Christmas Gift Guide 2018
At our house, Christmas morning looks like this: Bible stories and Christmas songs twinkling lights and a decorated tree homemade cinnamon rolls and eggs with sausage time with cousins and leisurely conversations by the fireplace mandarin oranges at the bottom of stockings Since we live in the desert, daytime temperatures in December range from 55 […]
Back-To-School Guide 2018
Our three girls will be heading back to school next week (grades: 1st, 4th, and 6th). We’re sad to give up the leisurely pace of summer, but we’re also ready for a bit of routine and the promise of cooler fall weather. I’d like to share several of our “favorite” brands and products for back-to-school […]
Favorite Toddler Clothing & Shoe Brands
With four children in our house (ages 23 months to almost 12), we’ve been through lots of clothing and shoes over the past 12 years. Our three oldest children are girls so we learned quickly that it was worthwhile to spend a bit more for quality clothing pieces since they are routinely handed down. Our […]
Your Guide to MaxPass at Disneyland (Is it worth it?)
If you’ve been to Disneyland in the past decade, you’re probably familiar with the FastPass system. Disneyland now offers a new paid add-on that “maximizes” your FastPass experience. MaxPass (available for an additional $10 per person per day) allows you to load Fastpasses directly to your phone without running around the park to do so. […]
