This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of U.S. Cellular. The opinions and text are all mine. When I was 12 my family took our first actual family vacation. We packed up our minivan and drove, with my uncle's family in their minivan, from Washington down to California. We went to visit my mom's sister in San Bernadino and to spend a couple days at Disney Land. You have no idea how exciting it was to be going out of state and to Disney Land for the first time. We'd been to … [Read more...]
Family Fishing Checklist
This post brought to you by Stren. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Long Wait For Isabella. Summer fishing season here in Western Washington always reminds me of salmon fishing. I grew up in a family of commercial fisherman here on our reservation. We eat salmon at least weekly if not more, and I have great memories of not only being on the boat and beach fishing but also with a rod in hand during our annual town Smelt Derby. [Tweet "Childhood fishing memories are the … [Read more...]
Travel Workout Ideas
Keeping up with your workouts when you’re traveling, whether for business or vacation, can be tough and frustrating at times. You may have been banking on the hotel’s fitness center but find it’s too busy or there’s broken equipment when you arrive. Maybe you planned on going outside for a walk or run but there’s a safety concern in the area you’re staying. Either way, sometimes your best intentions get thrown off by circumstances. Pilatesology and Athleticulture founder Alisa Wyatt believes … [Read more...]
BBQ King Salmon Chowder Recipe
This is a sponsored post with Tasteful Selections. All opinions are mine alone. This year's king salmon season didn't go so well for our local fishermen. My grandpa (above) went out with his brother-in-law and caught a few king salmon but nothing like previous years. So, this year my grandpa purchased some Baker Lake king salmon from our local fish company, which our tribe owns. This week, he got up when the sun came up to BBQ the king salmon before it got too hot outside. (We are having … [Read more...]
Retro Polka Dot Dresses
I was in San Deigo for ten days last week for a family reunion. I brought dresses and skirts to wear every single day and my BZEES Duet Sandals. With some of our travel and a few luncheons and family photos - I am so glad I brought dresses and nice fashionable, yet comfortable sandals! I've been hooked on retro style dresses this past year. I love wearing them and pairing them with my BZEES sandals this summer. Do you like retro polka dot dresses? Retro Polka Dot Dresses by … [Read more...]
Dreamworks HOME: Free Printable Activity Sheets
Dreamworks HOME Printable Activity Sheets Click above link to open and print! About Dreamworks HOME Celebrate family, friendship and fun in the surprise smash comedy hit of the year from the creators of How To Train Your Dragon and Shrek! In DreamWorks Animation’s HOME, Oh, a lovable misfit from another planet meets a girl named Tip. The two unlikely friends embark on the greatest journey of all time...the journey HOME. Hailed by critics as “an animated triumph” (CBS Radio … [Read more...]
My Accident Prone Three Year Old Boy
My son always falls down. Literally every single day. It might be due to the fact that he never walks anywhere. He runs -- all day long. He also doesn't pay attention to what he is doing a lot of the time. His knees are constantly scabby; his legs are always bruised up. The amazing thing to me - a girly girl through and through - is he doesn't seem to "learn" at all. He still runs in those darned flip flops; he still rides his balance bike way too fast; and he still doesn't pay close attention … [Read more...]
