One perk of traveling on your birthday is you get to celebrate twice! Our 4th kiddo, A, turned 4 while we were in the Virgin Islands last week and has been SOOO excited for months. Like, I’ve never seen a … Read More
Last year, I started a tradition for Father’s Day. This simple and best Father’s Day gift ended up being our favorite Father’s Day gift we’ve ever given! This year, we’re continuing that tradition and it’s just as fun. We’re big … Read More
Our family loves getting out in nature, whether it’s car camping or an intense day hike. While there’s plenty of outdoor gear for kids out there, depending on where you’re going or how often, you may not want to spend … Read More
When I think of a few bucks, I think maybe an ice cream cone or half of a Chipotle burrito bowl. But hours of hands on fun and skill-building? Not usually what I expect. Happily, that’s exactly what you can … Read More
I have extremely thick frizzy hair. You know that episode of Friends when Monica’s hair keeps getting bigger and bigger in the Barbados? That’s basically my hair. You’ve probably seen this hair tool mentioned a lot on the Internet, but here’s … Read More
Today, our 5th little baby turns one. I’m equal parts delighted and absolutely devastated. She’s been a slice of heaven on earth this year. Where did this year go? I’m well aware that a baby really doesn’t need any presents … Read More
For the past 4 years, our kids’ big Christmas gift has been an experience. This year, of course, experiences are a bit more difficult. Here’s what we’re giving our kids for Christmas this year! Past Experience Gifts for Kids It’s … Read More
“Christmas gift ideas for husband who has everything” is definitely something I’ve Googled a time or two. Anyone else?? I don’t know what it is about guys that makes them notoriously difficult to buy gifts for, but I feel like … Read More
Our 3rd kiddo turned 6 on Thanksgiving a couple weeks ago! Especially with a holiday birthday, we wanted to make sure to help him feel special, so we did a lot of our cooking in advance. Then we did a … Read More
I’ve attended a favorite things party every year for 7 years. They’re some of my favorite girls’ nights, and they’re fun whether you know everyone there or not. Essentially, these are parties where everyone brings a “favorite thing” to trade … Read More
In the last few years, we’ve started doing experience gifts for kids for their main holiday gift. These have been a great way for our family to enjoy some special activities that we wouldn’t necessarily be able to prioritize otherwise … Read More
I haven’t always been a board game lover. I pretty much only played the eye-stabbingly boring Monopoly and Candyland growing up, so I was never super into them. But it turns out when you have good ideas for board games, … Read More
