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. […]
DIY 1st Day of Summer Baskets
Has the countdown-to-summer started in your house yet? Our family LOVES summer and we always look forward to the long, leisurely days of swimming, reading, road-tripping, and spending time with friends. This year, I put together 1st Day of Summer (or – Last Day of School) Baskets for each of the girls to help kick […]
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2018
Father’s Day is June 17, 2018. Less than a month away! Here are my top ideas for practical gifts that he’ll use all year long. Many of the gift ideas are especially good picks for men who work hard for a living (or for fun!) – carpenters, farmers, mechanics, construction workers, house-flippers, investors, and more! That being said, you’ll also […]
Birthday Gift Guide for 6-Year-Old Girls
Six-year-olds are silly, sweet, and laugh-out-loud funny. They are creative and courageous, insightful and imaginative. If you have a 6-year-old girl in your life, I have some birthday gift ideas that will please most any personality. ACTIVE/PLAY SHOES I’ve been saying it for years. A good pair of shoes is a smart gift for any age! […]
Birthday Gift Guide for 9-Year-Old Girls
Age nine is really fun. Kids this age are on the cusp of growing up, but they’re still happy to play in the mud, do crazy cannonballs into the pool, and dress up for afternoons of make-believe. If you have a 9-year-old girl in your life, I have some birthday gift ideas that will please most […]
Homeschool Room Tour {2017-2018}
Our homeschool room is off of our main living room. It consists of a dining table + chairs, one desk, a bookshelf, and a highly organized craft shelving unit with labeled bins. We didn’t have a designated homeschool room until our oldest daughter was in 2nd grade so I’m super grateful for the space now. […]
5 Reasons to Consider A Dude Ranch Vacation
Howdy friends! Hankering for a vacation that will feed your spirit and bring you closer together as a family? Escape from theme parks, busy cities, and crowded restaurants. Instead, book a stay at one of the 100+ dude ranches around the USA. These hidden venues are one of the few all-inclusive vacations that can be […]
1st Birthday Gift Ideas
Our youngest turned one in late August. As a fourth child, the day passed without much pomp or fanfare. We didn’t have a party, but he was smothered in kisses, held in our arms, and spent part of the afternoon out in the backyard (his favorite place). Since we have had four toddlers, I thought […]
