Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmailTo leave or not to leave during Hurricane Irma, that was the question? Having to decide whether to evacuate our home and leave other family behind during a hurricane had to be one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make. Of course my husband, children and I were going to make…
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10 Ways Unorganized Moms Get Ready for Back to School
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmailNot all of us are gifted with the organized gene. Even if we are, it doesn’t always kick in. Here in Southwest Florida, our kids school starts in 10 days and open house, where we meet teachers and should bring our supplies, is only 3 days away. Am I ready with supplies, uniforms and all…
Tampa’s Lowry Park ZooBoo Visit
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail We attended the first day of Tampa’s Lowry Park ZooBoo and it was really cute. The kids had a great time and nothing was too scary as promised. There was a scaredy cat fun house which had stops decorated with pumpkins and witches. The decorations were cute and attractive to the eye. The colors…
GameTime Family Entertainment Center Fun Club
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmailGameTime is a Family Entertainment Center with many locations throughout Florida. And soon we’ll have one in Fort Myers. They offer fun indoor amusement with something for all ages. It looks like a great place to have your birthday party or celebration. Each of their venues has an array of video arcade games, simulators, redemption machines,…
How To Keep Your Kids Safe Around Water this Summer
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmailGuest Post By: Diana Goodwin Water safety is an important matter, especially during the hot summer months when families are spending a lot of time at pools, lakes, and oceans to enjoy the beautiful weather while swimming. Swimming is incredibly fun & relaxing, but they can also lead to drowning when the correct precautions…
Easing Travel Away From Kids
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail In a few days I’ll be travelling to Georgia for work. This will be my first time travelling away from the kids because of work and while I have been away from them for short periods of times, this feels different. They know what the routine is, but it’s important to reassure them letting…
My Top 10 Tips for Back to School
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail 10. Talk to your kids about your expectations and ask them for theirs. What is new this year, what is the same? Is it the same aftercare routine? Be prepared, try not to leave any concerns unanswered. Kids worry too. 9. Get back into a sleep routine, so kids are prepared for the early…
A Smooth First Day of School
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmailToday couldn’t have gone any smoother for which I am SO thankful! My guess is that I suffered enough last year with weeks of tears and heartache. My son was calm and collected, a far off comparison to last year. His teacher who seems sweet, relatable and friendly had an impact as well. When I…
Getting Ready for Back to School
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail It’s countdown time, 5 more days till school. My biggest concern is our sleep routine. Not only do the kids have to get back into the swing of things, but so do I. I need to go to bed earlier than normal and it’s been difficult. I’ve been wanting to make them go to…
Why Parent’s Can’t Always be Carefree, but Kids Should Be
Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleEmail Have you noticed how things can easily piss you off as an adult? If only we could keep our childlike attitudes, and be more easy going. One of the things I miss about being a kid is not having to worry so much about things like we do now as adults. Let nature takes…