In honor of the new Netflix show Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp, I am reminiscing about my own summers at Sleepaway Camp. Seeing photos from the show really brings me back to a place and time where teenagers, guided by a few grown-ups, run the show and take care of all the kids. Camp...A place where Jerry Garcia is still alive, flashlights are a must, girls dye their hair with ...
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Tips to Help Raise Kind Children
Being a mother isn't easy! There...I admitted it!! Now I didn't say it wasn't amazing or rewarding, I just it is not easy! There are so many things we are supposed to, and need to, teach our children. ABCs, How to Read, How to use the toilet, How not to be spoiled while spoiling them and How to Grow up to be a good person that functions in society, plays well with others ...
24 Netflix Shows Everyone is Binge Watching
Disclosure: I am a Netflix Stream Team Member. All opinions are my own With the winter still beating down on us here in New Jersey we have been "trapped" indoors and thankfully Netflix has helped us with many long weekends indoors. Last night all 4 of us binge watched Netflix, each of us on our own devices and each of us with our own favorite binge-worthy show! I have found that everyone I ...
Top Picks for Kids That Love Dogs
In our family Finnegan, our 7 year old Australian Shepherd, is considered another child. Both Hayley and Derek refer to Finnegan as their brother. He is such an important part of our family. Growing up I never had a dog, I had a cat Oreo (guess what colors she was?) and Oreo basically hid in the basement for most of my younger years. When I married Rob we both knew that we wanted to have a family ...
Thankful for Friendships #StreamTeam
On Thanksgiving I like to think about the things I am truly grateful for. Of course my children, family and Finnegan are all at the top of that list but I sometimes forget how grateful I am for good friends! As I have gotten older, friends and friendships have changed and evolved. I think that we have any different types of friends, all necessary, needed and loved. I have been looking around ...
Celebrating Mini Milestones #StreamTeam
I love to celebrate. I especially love to celebrate my children and their achievements. Whether they are doing well in class, scoring a goal in soccer or losing a tooth for the first time I am always looking for fun and exciting ways to recognize these mini milestones of life! This past weekend was a huge mini milestone for my baby girl…..SHE TURNED 4!! Turning 4 is nothing to take lightly ...
Netflix Titles for a Family Movie or TV Night #NetflixKids
It's a new school year and my oldest, Derek, has started Kindergarten. In my mind I can visualize him off to college and it's driving me crazy!! Time passes so fast and it's so important to me to be sure to create and cultivate family traditions. Traditions are the glue that keeps families together. I want Derek and Hayley to always have exciting things to look forward to and wonderful ...
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I just became a member of the Netflix Stream Team! As a blogger I get to sample Netflix through the Stream Team Program. In turn I get to share with all of you! Perfect timing to get Netflix since the Olympics are over now we have something new to watch!! Below is a list of list of 15 movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix that help encourage conversations about inspiration and teamwork. ...