Back to school shopping is just around the corner and for a lot of families that will mean big expenses. Between backpacks and pencils, new shoes and calculators, the cost can easily run your budget right into the negative if you’re not careful. Luckily, there are quite a few ways that you can save on those supplies. They won’t be truly affordable, but these 5 ways to save on back to school supplies will definitely help. 5 Ways to Save on Back to School Supplies 1. Reduce and Reuse – the great … [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...]
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...]
The Impact of Multigenerational Living in My Life
This is a sponsored blog post. All opinions are 100% my own. Growing up on a Native American reservation in Western Washington was a great experience for me. Not only did I live within a mile of a very large extended family, but I also got the experience of connecting with a larger community of other Native Americans who lived in our village. We all knew each other. We said hello and waved at everyone who went by. Kids from all over the village came over to play on our swing set, … [Read more...]
Supporting Military Families During Deployment
This review was made possible by iConnect and Duracell. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions are 100% mine. I met my husband in 1997 while he was in the U.S. Navy and stationed in Washington state. We were friends for a year before we started dating. With that strong foundation of friendship, we knew once things turned romantic that we wanted this to be forever. We married the next year. While we were together we experienced two deployments. One was for … [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...]
