If you’ve booked a photography session for your child, you want to make sure the results are world class. A big part of this is how to dress your child for the photo shoot. Of course, some of this depends on what you want from the images, but there are some general tips that can be helpful. If you’ve hired a professional, (like Meredith Zinner Photography), they will be able to advise you on clothing if you’re concerned. Take a look at some of the advice sourced from child photographers … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Berry Tales Coloring Sheet
A new Strawberry Shortcake film is available August 11, 2015. My seven year old daughter never tires of the adventures of Strawberry Shortcake. I am thankful - this brand of entertainment is wholesome and brings back great memories of my own childhood. Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Tales The spotlight shines on the importance of being true to yourself in Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Tales. Join Plum in “Snowberry and the Seven Berrykins” as she learns to believe in herself when putting on a small … [Read more...]
Live for a Sunny Day: 10 Money Lessons No One Taught You
This year my husband and I have officially become debt free. We have been married just over 15 years and we worked hard to pay off debt, build our savings, and plan for our retirement. We have also focused on teaching our children about finances, in a way that they can understand. We want to leave them a legacy. These are things we weren't necessarily taught as children but we believe that starting with this generation we want our kids to live within their means and live free of debt. We are … [Read more...]
Travel Toys We Love!
We played and learned with Playskool in this sponsored post. When we head out of the house there are essential items we know we will need. As parents to two we’ve learned exactly what our kids want when we are traveling. Honestly, it’s pretty simple too. They want snacks, drinks, and entertainment. As parents, we know we can’t forget diapers, wipes, and sunscreen. This is the recipe for a great day out and about. Simple, huh? What essentials do you take when traveling with the … [Read more...]
Iced Coffee at Home the Easy Way!
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Folgers. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Our summer has been filled with adventures! I've appreciated the family fun we've enjoyed. We've had record heat here in Western Washington and our family has enjoyed many days in the 80s. Honestly, we have taken advantage of this hot weather and spent a lot of time outdoors. August will be ending soon, which means back to school! Any … [Read more...]
6 Life Changing Books to Add to Your Book List
We are huge book fans here in our household. While I love both digital and physical books, my husband is a purist - he only wants books with actual pages he can hold in his hand. When selecting the books on this list, I kept both of us in mind. I chose books I knew he'd love and books that I'd love. The best part of this list of life changing books? They were all available on Thriftbooks.com for an amazing price using their Thrift Deals section. Six Life Changing Books 1. Number the Stars by … [Read more...]
31 Great Outdoor Activities for Kids!
This post was sponsored on behalf of CLIF Kid via One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own. We've been spending quite a bit of time outdoors this summer. First, we have been having amazing weather here. But second, my husband and I have been really committed to less television and more outdoor play for the kids. Yes, they love their Netflix shows, but making time for outdoor play is so healthy for them. I honestly don't want to hear about being bored. Most of their outdoor play, … [Read more...]
