Woodloch Resort in Hawley, PA has been such a special place for my family over the past few years. With two very active kids playing multiple sports each per season and my husband and I both working full time jobs we are constantly on the go and have little time to getaway. When we do get away, Woodloch Resort has become our go-to spot. Destined to always have a good time, my kids beg to get ...
Childhood
Holiday Gift Guide: Games for Kids
The holidays are upon us and no matter how much you might want to run and hide, they are coming!! Summer is over, winter is coming and so are The Holidays!! As I do every year, I have started to round up my favorite picks for gifting this season. From kids crafts and games to kitchen essentials and everything you need to feel cozy; I will be sharing it all in the upcoming weeks so keep your eyes ...
Strong Is The New Pretty and Other Inspiring Books for Young Girls
My daughter Hayley is about to turn 8. Before I curl up in a ball and cry over how on earth my youngest is so old now, I need to work hard and teach her every day that it's ok to be herself. I praise her basketball shorts, buy her all the headbands, play soccer with her, read stories of fairies and other stories of strong women with her, we play babies, we play barbies, we craft, we create, we ...
Walnut Street Theatre Kids Series
On a rare weekend day with no soccer in the forecast, we decided to take full advantage of the time off and head into Philadelphia with the kids. We were invited by the Walnut Street Theatre to attend their Kids Series show Aladdin, Jr.! Last winter we were lucky enough to check out Annie and it really made such an impression on the kids. For me it reminded me of growing up and being lucky ...
FALL FAMILY BUCKET LIST
Oh the weather outside is frightful (not in a stormy Christmas way though).....90 degrees outside but the calendar says it's almost October...and since Mother Nature is so mixed up (Oh right, there is no such things as global warming) what's a mom to do when all she wants is some hot apple cider but it's still iced coffee weather?? No need to buy fall/spring jackets anymore because we go from 30 ...
Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort: The Perfect Family Getaway Spot
In the midst of the busy schedules of a family of four, we carved out some much needed time over a three day weekend in October to drive to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, Maryland for a family getaway. Nestled along the banks of the Choptank River boasting a gorgeous golf course, two beautiful outdoor pools, one indoor glass enclosed pool that features a movie screen for ...
Holiday Traditions Make It The Best Time To Be A Kid
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Gymboree. All opinions are my own The holiday season, with all it’s excitement and amazement can also be incredibly overwhelming. As a mom, I don’t want to disappoint my kids. I want them to get what they want from Santa, experience all the fun the season has to offer and do it all while shopping, wrapping, decorating, cooking, planning, driving and ...
2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Tweens
Disclosure: This post features affiliate links which I make a commission off of. I was provided with samples for this post but all opinions are my own!! As my kids get older and older the ideal Christmas gift changes and changes. Gone are the days where my son asks for the Batcave and now he wants expensive sneakers, sports equipment and electronics. Luckily, at 9 years old, he is still ...
The Magic School Bus Rides Again
You probably remember The Magic School Bus and wacky Ms. Frizzle from your own childhood. Remember the 90's? When crimped hair was the thing and the Backstreet Boys were the hottest band around? Flannel and overalls were in style (are they back too??) The Magic School Bus Rides Again on Friday, September 29th on Netflix! Grab your permission slips and fasten your seat belts as the new Ms. ...
Sensitive Haircare for Kids by SoCozy
“This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of SoCozy. All opinions are my own and not edited by the sponsor” Most of my life I have had super long hair. When my daughter Hayley was born with a full head of hair I knew right away that just like her momma, my girl was destined for long, thick hair! The kind of hair that the term "Bed Head" really refers too. The hair that overnight ...
DIY Ideas for Onesies
I have had a Silhouette machine for about 2 years now. I started with a Portrait and then upgraded after Christmas to a Cameo 3. I started out making little things for the kids like single color water bottles or coffee mugs for myself. When I finally moved up to making clothes and using heat transfer vinyl I was scared of layering, using multiple colors, so I stuck to simple designs till ...
The Importance of Physical Education in Public Schools
This post reflects a compensated editorial partnership with Voices for Healthy Kids, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. From the time my son Derek was around 1, I knew he was a great big ball of energy. I distinctly remember going to a friend's house who had a daughter the same age as Derek. We would meet up with the kids, sip coffee ...