I am participating in an Ambassador program on behalf of Influence Central and hosted by Claritin®. I have received compensation to thank me for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own. The first time Red came home from Pre-School with sniffles, I picked up the phone and called … [Read more...]
Kids
Our No Sew Dog Costume for School
Being a costume designer, I can sometimes make things a little more complicated than they need to be. In my search for the PERFECT fabric, the most accurate trim, or the proper fit, I can sometimes forget that the simplest solution is sometimes the best. When Red came home with a week's … [Read more...]
Outshine Summer with Refreshment & Giving
As a member of the Outshine summer campaign, I received incentives in exchange for participating in brand related activities and spreading the word about Outshine Fruit Bars as a work from home snack. #SnackBrighter We finally had a not-blazing August day in Georgia. Sure, … [Read more...]
How to Make a Back to School Sign
I've been on a roll since Red has been to "school." Each August, for his preschool and Pre-K years, I've made a quick back to school sign on the computer for him, and snapped his photo outside (See our Back to School Sign for Preschool and for Pre-K). You can make your own back to … [Read more...]
What It’s Like at Atlanta Braves Summer Camp
Did you know you could spend a week in the summer playing with the Atlanta Braves baseball team? Well, at least your kids can. Red was hosted for a 5-day long Atlanta Braves summer camp to learn to hone his baseball skills, self-empowerment and to set his own goals. Here … [Read more...]
Frobscottle and Snozzcumber Recipe: Celebrate The BFG!
The talents of three of the world’s greatest storytellers – Roald Dahl, Walt Disney, and Steven Spielberg – finally unite to bring Dahl’s beloved classic (affiliate links) “The BFG” to life. I remember reading this book as a 5th grader, and I JUST finished reading it aloud to Red after returning … [Read more...]
Home Swimming Lessons Gave Red Skills!
Ever since we signed Red up for home swimming lessons, he's been improving his swimming, breathing, and retaining those skills for his next lesson. Each time Red hits the pool this summer, he's been remembering what his coach taught him: straight legs, scooping hands, blowing bubbles and … [Read more...]
Chores for a Five Year Old
This post was sponsored by P&G as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review. Remember that "time is absolutely flying by" post I wrote the other day? For me, it doesn't just apply to the calendar; it also … [Read more...]
