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On a recent trip to my local StuffMart... Okay, on every trip to the StuffMart I have a little conversation that goes something like this:

"Mom, can I have this _____ (insert any toy)"

"Do you have any money with you?"

"I'm out of money and we haven't been keeping track of my chores. So, you have not been giving me any allowance."

Sigh.

Alas, it is true.

I'd love to say I am good at keeping track of this.

But I'm not.

Frankly, I'm not really that savvy with my own money so… Continue

I have always loved this deal at Kohl's. Five dollars will get you a book by an incredible children's author worth much more than that and your money goes to the Kohl's Cares for Kids program for health and education.

They just added a new collection of books by children's author , Steve Jenkins and stuffed animals to go with them! Go pick yours up today and help a good cause. They are available now th… Continue

Okay, we don't seem to have any poetic skills around here, BUT I did get the kids to help me with some of our favorite things right now. So, here we go....

Drip, droppy Popsicles, Beach R & R,
Dad on the grill and Mario Kart.

Hide under blanket movie nights,
Loaded Ice Crea… Continue

One thing I have done with my kids since they were babies is read to them every single night. We read during the day when there is opportunity but without fail, I always prioritize about 30 minutes of reading time at night.

Even now, my 8 year old still loves for her dad and I to read to her even though she is a proficient reader herself.

I found that if I enjoyed the book I was reading then they enjoyed the book. If I laughed they laughed and so on.

So, I am always on the search for a fun bo… Continue

We celebrated Earth Day today by getting outside and flying a kite. It was a bit windy but I really enjoyed the fresh air and time with my little guy as we tried to get his new batman kite flying high.

We also planted some seeds a couple weeks ago and are getting ready to plant a g… Continue