This post about on-the-go snacks for the summer is sponsored by Target but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Summertime around here means being on the go all the time. Our summertime schedule may be different than our school year schedule…but in our case, different does not mean easier. We just trade textbooks…
Blueberry Mango Popsicles
A month or two ago, my friends over at Skip to My Lou asked if I would like to participate in their yearly Summer Craft Camp…and I was shocked. Summer? Already? I signed up for a date at the beginning of June because I simply won’t miss a chance to participate in Skip to My…
10 Summer Essentials Every Girl Needs In Her Bag
I’m sharing 10 summer essentials that every girl needs to carry in her bag as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars and Playtex® Sport® #PlaytexSportSquad. See my previous tips for staying active as a family and 7 ways to build strong mother-daughter relationships with your teenage girls. Today is the first day of…
Carefree Summer Days #PSF
I had the opportunity to do a photo shoot this week, despite the fact that I don’t usually do that anymore. It was a nice change of scenery. The nature park and botanical gardens where I’ve taken so many pictures before was more vibrant and alive and colorful than ever. Or it least it…
How to Avoid the Summer Slide
This Summer Reading post is sponsored by Scholastic, but all thoughts are my own. See my previous post with resources to get started on your own Summer Reading Program! The school year is finally winding down for us – as of next Tuesday the kids will finally be done with the 2014-2015 school year!…
June Blog Prompts {12 Months of Writing Ideas} #BlogPrompts
It never fails. May is always scorching hot. I can’t wait for the pool to open and schools to close and to get started on THE SUMMER….only to have June begin and bring with it cooler temperatures and lots of rain. And yet, despite the fact that it hasn’t been feeling quite like summer…
It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Summer #PSF
It’s crazy to me how fast we have transitioned from spring to summer. The kids are still in school for a week and a day, so really I just feel like we’re dealing with spring AND summer at the same time. School and homework PLUS swim team til 6:15 everyday. And the heat. Oh!…
Summer Reading Book Series for Teens and Tweens
I would spend the entire summer sitting next to the pool with a good YA novel if I could (in the shade, of course). Considering that I’m a working mom of five, my pool-side reading dream probably won’t happen…but you can bet I’ll be sneaking in as many hours as I can with a…
Piña Colada Popsicles – An Easy & Refreshing Summer Treat
Looking for a quick and refreshing summer-time treat that kids and parents will equally enjoy? After the success of my watermelon-berry popsicles last week, I decided to try a new variety, and they were delicious! Not only are they light, cool, tasty, and quick to make (with just a few ingredients) but they are…
Watermelon-Berry Popsicles
Our kitchen is overflowing with watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries. It’s a good problem to have. We’ve had a pretty hot week, and yesterday while I was at the grocery store I considered for a moment buying a box of popsicles for the kids, but then I thought – why can’t I make my own…