Museum Day Live! offers opportunity for free admission and family fun
Trying to figure out something that’s both fun and educational to do with the kids this weekend that won’t break the bank? Museum Day Live! may just be the perfect answer! Here’s what you need to know this cool annual event. What is Museum Day Live? Museum Day Live! an annual event that takes […]
Check out the fun new trailer for Moana
Here are some things I love: Disney Animation, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and stories about strong girls. It will come as no surprise, then, that I was already very excited for the movie Moana, which opens in theatres in 3D this Thanksgiving. After seeing the new trailer for Moana was just released this morning, I am now even more excited. […]
Ideas for where and how to travel with teens and tweens
Traveling with tweens and teens has gotten a bad rap, and while there can be some eye rolling and other annoyances, discovering and exploring the world with your older kids can be a truly awesome experience. It’s a chance to simultaneously broaden horizons and bring your family closer together. In fact, some of my favorite […]
Fall Stitch Fix Review
Happy meteorological fall and happy September Stitch Fix, friends! I asked for my stylist to send me some fun items to usher in a new season and help me usher in a new decade with a big birthday later this month. Check out my fall Stitch Fix review below! First, what is Stitch Fix? If […]
Expert Tips for Visiting National Parks with Kids
Happy 100th birthday, National Park Service! This milestone marks a full century of Americans enjoying the natural and cultural wonders to be found at the 412 national parks from coast to coast (as well as Alaska and Hawaii, of course). In honor of the auspicious occasion, I’m thrilled to welcome today’s guest poster. Frank Barrows, […]
How high school registration reminded me I’m a lucky mom #Blogust
Today, my baby girl started high school. The first day of school is always right around her birthday, and those two events occurring in tandem make it impossible to ignore the passage of time. They also underscore the excitement that comes with a new year, be it of life or of school. High school seems […]
Fun facts about elephants for World Elephant Day
Happy World Elephant Day! Elephants are popular animals in our house. I’ve always liked them, going back to reading Babar stories at our tiny local library, and my daughter has shown a special affection for them in recent years. In honor of the occasion, here are some fun facts about elephants.Elephants are herbivores, but contrary […]
5 tips for a great home office makeover with #AtHomeStores
Disclosure: Thank you to At Home Stores for sponsoring this blog post. As always, all opinions are my own. I love our home but my home office was never my favorite space. That all changed, however, when I jumped at the chance to do a makeover of a small space in my home with a […]
3 Alexander Hamilton sites in Upstate New York
The musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda is hugely popular in our house and I’m absolutely loving how it has made my daughter interested in history and historical sites. We were able to capitalize on that on our summer travels through New England. If you’re also a Hamilton fan, you can retrace the founding father’s footsteps […]
New England food haul from our road trip
Earlier this month my family road tripped from Chicago through New England and we had a great time sampling all the different flavors of the region. From Vermont maple syrup to lobster rolls in Maine, we munched our way through the Northeast and had a grand time doing so. We also brought a lot of […]