With the price of just about everything going up nowadays, you may be wondering how to get your little ones ready for back to school without feeling the pinch. My mother introduced me to thrifting some years ago, and...
Here's how we throw a probllama-free llama birthday party.
My daughter is turning 10 this fall (November, to be specific). First, she asked for a party in August. She has wanted a water-activity party for several years, but I always...
As parents, one of our greatest responsibilities is to raise our children with the tools to understand the world around them. And let’s be honest, the world is a scary place. Introducing your children to politics is hard! This...
As of July 16, 2022, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is accessible in a new way. These three new digits can save a life: 9-8-8. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides crisis services for emotional distress or suicidal crisis....
My ability to parent well (or not-so-well sometimes) is fueled by a heavy dose of caffeine. I make a pretty good cup of coffee at home (see my recipes for homemade coffee creamers post), but sometimes I just need...
When it comes to summer and fun, swimming and water are high on everyone's list. But if you have littles, then you want to be fully aware of how to practice water safety.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
July is National Ice Cream Month, and with these triple-digit temps, it makes perfect sense to devote an entire month to this fan-favorite frozen desert.
Ice cream is a year-long staple at our house, but during the summer months, we...
July is National Grilling Month, and it's the perfect time of year to give your oven the night off and let your grill do the cooking. As the temperatures rise ever higher, there’s nothing I love more than firing...
We are all so busy, right? If you know me well, you know I try to optimize life's tasks and make things easier and simpler any way I can. Here are a few of my current favorite products and...
These creative projects are fun for kids of all ages. That means you may want to get in on the fun, too! You probably already have all or most of the supplies you'll need at home, which makes these...
This summer will mark six years of living in DFW. We moved here from Chicago and really didn’t know much about the metroplex or the best places to live. Based on recommendations from a few friends and family members...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage for my family means an ongoing endeavor to raise my toddler with a connection to his Honduran roots. For us, this includes raising him bilingually. We speak Spanish at home as much as possible, aided by...
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2024 Guide to VBS in Dallas County
We're always on the lookout for things to do with kids during summer break. How about some affordable VBS?
