5 Life lessons learned from Dumbo

We’ve been on a big Disney movie kick and have been watching some of the classics that we haven’t yet seen and revisiting old favorites, and up this week is Dumbo! There are numerous life lessons learned in Dumbo. The movie is short, with a running time of just over an hour, but it packs […]

Fun, fast and easy after school snacks kids can make themselves

This shop has been compensated by Jewel-Osco. All opinions are mine alone. #AStockUpSale #JewelOsco #CollectiveBias Fall is, hands down, my very favorite season. I love everything about it – the weather, the football, the decor, the drinks, the trips to the apple orchard, the food, the sweaters. I think that my love for it is […]

5 tips for getting the best possible Stitch Fix box

This post contains affiliate links. I would love for you to use my link if you decide to sign up for Stitch Fix. If you do, I get a couple dollars toward my next fix and you will get my sincere gratitude. I’ve been getting clothes from Stitch Fix for several years now and I’ve […]

Sheriff Callie’s Wild West: Howdy Partner DVD #Giveaway

The Disney, Jr. show Sheriff Callie’s Wild West is delighting viewers both young and old. Kids love seeing how the Wild West was fun and the upbeat music. Parents love Sheriff Callie’s Wild West for the humorous touches, including those like the town saloon that serves milkshakes, which may go over their little one’s heads, […]

Helpful tips for how to handle gifts at your child’s birthday party

A child’s birthday party is a joyous occasion, but there are some issues to navigate, and perhaps the biggest is how to handle gifts at your child’s birthday party. Do they have to open them all at once? Does it have to be in front of everyone? Should it not be in front of anyone? […]

In honor of National Banned Books Week: Kids books that were once banned and are now beloved

It’s National Banned Books Week! Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and the fact that, despite challenges, most books remain widely available thanks to people who fight for them. The American Library Association explains that it “brings together the entire book community –- librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers and readers of all types […]

Where I’ve been published this month

September has been a big month for me! There has been a lot going on in all corners of my world, including on the writing front. My writing has been especially fun this month, with some big interviews and getting published on some of my favorite websites. I wanted to share them with you. Want […]

Create BOO kits and share some sweet fun this Halloween #BOOItForward

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BOOItForward #CollectiveBias I love holidays, and I’m all about mixing up the daily routine with some festive but easy and family-friendly seasonal fun. Even better is sharing the fun with those close to us, and a great way […]

7 Fun ways to pass the time while waiting in line at Disney

Waiting is the hardest part, and that can be true for any occasion, but it is especially true for little ones waiting in line at Disney.  They just want to see their favorite character or get on the fabulous ride! Grown-ups feel that way, too! Of course, good, magical, pixie-dusted things come to those who […]

Thank you for being a friend snack bags #EatASnickers

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #EataSnickers #CollectiveBias Did you all see that The Golden Girls premiered on television 30 years ago this week? Ever since I read that, the theme song “Thank You For Being A Friend” has been playing in my head. […]