Part of our jobs as parents is to teach our kids how to work for the things they want in life. Kids can be hard headed sometimes so it’s best to start teaching them these lessons early in life. If your kids are looking to start earning their own money or if you’re simply looking for a way to help them learn, these 20 ways for kids to earn cash are the perfect place to start! Babysitting – Older teens make fantastic babysitters. If your teen wants to start sitting as a side business, make … [Read more...]
Parenting Advice for the 21st Century!
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. Parents, are you looking for an easy and efficient way to stay on top of your kiddos’ health needs this summer and beyond? Kinsights offers a unique online community for parents that makes getting great parenting advice easier and smarter. Whether you need tips on fun outdoor family activities, insight on the best sunscreens for your little ones to use at the beach, or ideas for a “fun in the sun” birthday party, Kinsights is a must-have … [Read more...]
Help Kids Stay Active (During the Summer Months)
Thank you Micro Kickboard for sponsoring today's post. All opinions are mine alone. We have been experiencing some great weather, albeit hot weather, here in Western Washington. This is the kind of heat that you cannot stay inside for. It's the kind of heat where you get out of the house, 'cause the house is too hot. Most days, I have a hard time getting my daughter outside during the summer for physical activity. She'd rather read, play, or stream television shows than go outside to … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Help a Scared Child (at night)
Last night I woke up five times with my children. Three times were for my three year old, who I finally let crawl into bed with me. Two times were with my seven year old; I thought we'd be passed this stage by now. Both were afraid of something absurd (to me, but not to them). Truthfully, I was tired, stressed, and angry and I didn't handle these situations well at all. Things like, "You're not a baby", "Can't you just close your eyes?", and "I'm so frustrated!" came out of my mouth in an … [Read more...]
Fresh Cherry Sauce Recipe
This summer it was an early cherry season for us in Western Washington. And like every season before, it was a race to get to the cherries before the birds got them all. Nothing seems to be keeping those robins and black birds from eating up the cherries. We love our cherries here in Washington state. I wanted to share a very easy recipe for fresh cherries. Fresh Cherry Sauce Recipe Ingredients 4 cups sweet cherries, pitted 2 large dates, halved and seeded Juice of one small … [Read more...]
10 Musts in Austin, Texas
My husband and I have traveled a lot. Some of our travel was pre-kids, but most of the travel guides you'll see in the navigation bar above is travel with kids. This summer my husband and I will get the chance to travel without the children together for the first time since my son was born three years ago. I am ecstatic. I wish you could see my happy face right now. We will be taking a trip to Austin, Texas and possibly taking another trips (sans kids) to Lincoln City, Oregon. Reconnecting in … [Read more...]
7 Day Trips with Kids In and Around Seattle
This post is sponsored by Chevrolet Traverse. School's out for summer! My daughter got out of school last week and we are excited. The last two summers, though we've had plenty planned, we still homeschooled year-round. Now that our kids are getting older and my son can travel in the vehicle more easily, we like to take day trips - mini staycations if you will. If we can drive to our destination and come back that night to sleep in our own beds, well that's a big plus. Does your … [Read more...]
