“Mama, tell me a story!” I hear this phrase often … when we’re driving, washing hair and sitting at a restaurant waiting for our food. Stories are apparently the “cool thing” and although I credit myself with a decent imagination, sometimes, I run out of ideas. My daughter will pitch in with character requests and …

Let’s face it, vacationing isn’t cheap. Being on vacation also generally means loosening the purse strings and enjoying luxuries you wouldn’t usually have. Our family has mastered the best of both worlds. We have amazing memory making vacations to Orlando at least once a year and do so without breaking the bank. Here is how …

We are on the edge at my house. A very delicate, confusing, frustrating edge. You see, I have a nine year old. And not just any nine year old, but one of the female kind. We are teetering on the edge of being a kid and coming into her own, and let me be the …

Are you pregnant? Congratulations! If you’ve already started shopping for maternity clothes, you know that they can be pretty expensive—especially since you’ll only be wearing them for a few months. Luckily, there are several tricks that can help you wear non-maternity clothes longer into your pregnancy. Here are five of them: 1. Buy looser tops. Since …

Yuck! Winter colds. Or really, any season of cold. They pause my family’s progress, wipe out my energy and leave me feeling all round awful and a bit depressed. You too? Well, I wish I had a super easy one pill answer to curing those nasty colds, but I don’t. What I do have is …

Honestly, when I gave birth to my son, I had no idea that blankets could be fashionable. I just used whatever I had around the house to keep my new baby warm. It wasn’t until recently that I learned that yes, even blankets can be fun and fashionable! Next time around, my second child will …

Chances are you live a pretty busy life- I think we all do! Whether you’re a busy stay at home mom who is constantly balancing the cooking and cleaning or a working mom who juggles her job plus all of the household duties, we could all do with a few tips to help us juggle …

If you’ve been here a while, you know we travel all over to share with you a variety of family travel from Jamaica resorts to family cruises to local resorts in the US. Last week we had the opportunity to visit the Disney Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii with the kids. We had an …

We just returned from a fabulous 6-day trip to Disney Aulani in Hawaii. Since traveling for us many times means taking the kids out of school, I am always looking for them to learn new things on our journeys. After all, life experiences and exploring new places is often just as good as learning things …

If you’ve started the preschool search for your child, you know how daunting and confusing the task can be. To help you get started, here are 10 things to look for as you start touring preschools. 1) A balanced curriculum: A good preschool has a well-planned curriculum that promotes social, emotional, physical, language, and cognitive …

Babies are a blessing, but they are also expensive! You could save a ton of money by cloth diapering your baby and by breastfeeding, which is the healthiest feeding option for little ones. But if disposable diapers are more your style and you can’t or choose not to breastfeed, here are some tips for saving …

I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest for my entire life and this land , my friends, is absolutely beautiful! If you haven’t ventured to the Northwest yet, add it to your bucket list. It’s brimming with natural beauty, fun adventures and many, many family-friendly activities. Seattle is one of the most of popular cities and …