Did you grow up absolutely loving Anne of Green Gables like me? Back in the day, 1985 in fact, I fell in love with "Anne with an E", and devoured the books after watching the beloved mini-series. This amazing story of a spirited little girl, her adoptive parents, her bosom buddy Diana, and of course Gilbert? Oh my! I don't know about all of you, but I cannot wait to fall in love again with these characters. “It's been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make … [Read more...]
A Great Oral Hygiene Routine for Kids
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. Oral care is important. Starting great oral health habits early is also important. That's why as parents, my husband and I, try to make dental hygiene fun and mandatory in our home. Not only do our kids have to brush and rinse twice a day but they also visit our local dentist twice per year. Now, flossing is more difficult to mandate -- thankfully our children enjoy taking care of their teeth. Dental health is … [Read more...]
The Kids Will Want to Wear This Protective Gear!
This post is part of a sponsored campaign for Wipeout Dry Erase Productive Gear. I received compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are my own. If he can go outside. He will. Every day. He wants to ride either his bike or his scooter. And that's more than fine with me. I love seeing him happy riding as fast as he can, trying to "bomb" hills, and learning how to properly use his bike's brakes. Don't get me wrong, I am usually scared he's going to wreck and often yell, … [Read more...]
5 Best Christian Books for Women
I am always looking for a great Christian book to read and then pass on to other women in my life. As I scoured the Zondervan website, I found five top Christian books for women. Some of these below are new Christian books and others are classic favorites. I've been co-leading our Women's Ministry this year for my church and I love having great resources to give as door prizes for our events. 5 Best Christian Books for Women Breaking Busy He Speaks in Silence Finding … [Read more...]
What is World Water Day?
What is World Water Day? Founded in 1993, the World Water Day brings attention to the plight of the 660 million-plus people living without a safe water supply close to home. As a result, many are forced to devote hours to trekking to distant sources, or waiting for their turn to collect some, and face the health challenges of using contaminated water. Six kilometers (approximately 3.7 miles) is the average distance that people in the developing world – often women and young girls – walk for … [Read more...]
Family Adventures: Take a Family Cruise
Our family loves travel adventures. You can visit my Travel tab in the navigation bar above to see some of the great places we've visited. One adventure we've never take has been a family cruise. I cannot wait to take our first family cruise. We'd like to go on a cruise to Alaska in the next couple years. Cruise options and destinations have almost doubled in the last ten years, with everything from exclusive club cruises to family friendly cruises being offered for the busy family. Whether … [Read more...]
5 Practical Tips for Camping with Kids
When you're camping with kids, there are scads of great tips to make the adventure as enjoyable as it can be. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Practice Camping at Home If you have younger kids, it's recommended you take the time to practice camping at home. Pitch a real tent in your backyard or a make-shift version in your living room. Lay out the sleeping bags and let the slumbering begin! Allow Kids to Pack Their Own Gear Get your kids into the spirit of things, by … [Read more...]
