We don't have cable television at our house any longer. We quit paying for that quite some time ago. We've never looked back either. It is just so much cheaper to have Netflix. There are so many options to watch on Netflix. You are sure to find great shows to fill up your queue. 12 Retro Television Shows to Stream on Netflix Strawberry Shortcake The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends The Super Mario Bros Super … [Read more...]
Top 5 Reasons Why Turkey is a Great Vacation Destination
With its fabulous beaches, year round hot climate, historic ruins and exotic cities, there’s no doubt that Turkey makes for an exciting family vacation destination. Over 30 million visitors arrive in Turkey every year and the bonus with this country is that your budget can stretch a lot further than it will in other European countries. Family vacations don’t have to be an ultra-expensive affair and here are a few reasons why cheap vacations are a viable option in Turkey: Low Season … [Read more...]
DIY 4th of July Accessories (for Kids to make!)
This week, to keep my Princess busy, we've been doing some patriotic crafts. We started with a DIY 4th of July bracelet and key chain. She loves beading, so these are the perfect craft ideas for her. Plus, I like helping with these too. [Tweet "You never get too old to enjoy crafts with kids!"] The Patriotic Lampwork Bracelet Kit from Oriental Trading makes two patriotic bracelets. My daughter wants to keep one and make the other for her favoite cousin who'll be at our family 4th of … [Read more...]
Easy Car Maintenance Tips
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam’s Club . All opinions are 100% mine. Summer is usually the time for a lot of driving. Road trips are popular. Our family is traveling a lot this summer. In fact, I am writing this blog post in our RV trailer that we've been staying in for 9 days. Car maintenance is very important. If you've had problems with your vehicles then you know how expensive things can add up to. Driving around two young kids, I realize how important the safety … [Read more...]
Easy Preschool in the RV
We've been staying in our RV for almost two weeks. I knew we wouldn't have television cable and I also knew to expect slow internet - so we brought the kids a variety of things to keep them busy in their down time. My daughter brought her iPad, new books, and some dolls. My son, of course, brought an obscene amount of cars and trucks to play with. In addition to his toys, I brought him something educational: the Teach My Preschooler Kit. If you remember, we loved our experience with Teach My … [Read more...]
Need Help Sleeping? Try these Calming Herbs
I have never been a great sleeper. I sleep lightly and wake pretty easily. Thankfully, when woken up, I am able to fall back asleep pretty easily. My husband, on the other hand, cannot fall back asleep for hours if he is woken up in the middle of the night. Are you a good sleeper? 5 Calming Herbs to Ease Sleep Trouble and Insomnia The following herbs can be used during the day, or try using 20-30 minutes before bedtime: Chamomile is a time-honored sedative herb which can be safely … [Read more...]
Have You Heard of the Summer Drive Event?
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cooper Tires for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Is your family taking a road trip this summer? Since June began, we've drove three hours to stay two nights at our local Great Wolf Lodge. Then we drove two hours to stay 11 days in our RV for our annual church camp meeting. We still have a few more trips planned this summer too. It's nice to have fun activities and places to visit in the summer. We're making great memories! {And trying … [Read more...]
