Can you name one plant that causes allergic reactions to over 85% of the worlds population when coming into contact with it? Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, & Poison Sumac are poisonous plants that dwell in most parts of the United States and can camouflage itself in your garden. Without knowing its whereabouts or its defining…
How To Raise Eco-Conscious Kids
The word ‘green’ is a real buzz-word these days, and for good reason; taking care of Mother Earth isn’t only important for the planet, but it’s important for all who live on it. By being eco-conscious, we can help to avoid exacerbating environmental issues that already exist, and preserve the earth for future generations. Plus,…
Stonyfield YoKids & the AZA SAFE Program
Did you know April 25 is World Penguin Day!? {I did not, but do now!} To commemorate World Penguin Day, Stonyfield and Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) are hosting a Facebook Live for kids and their parents to get a firsthand look at these majestic seabirds, as well as the conservation work being done…
Ultimate Easter Treat List
I don’t know about your family, but our family growing up always had tradition. The routine was tradition. For Easter, my sisters and I would wake up and search for our hidden Easter baskets. After finding them, it was time to go through them, eat breakfast, head off to church, and then go to my…
Non-Candy Easter Basket Ideas
I am not a fan of giving kids candy for every stinkin’ holiday that there is. It drives me crazy. We don’t do a lot of sweets – it’s something we have never had a lot of so when the kids come home with piles of candy, it gets Freecycled or given away because it…
Family Travel plus FREE Printable Packing List
We like family travel. We don’t often get to do family travel for fun, but we somehow get to travel more often than not. Family travel involves quite a bit of prep to ensure the kids are entertained, we have everything we need, and nothing goes amiss. Of course, most of it falls on mom,…
My Top 10 Money Saving Tips
Money. It is my one most hated – and I mean passionately hated – things. You can’t live without it yet it typically makes people miserable. Let’s be real. I am always on the hunt for money saving tips. Before we started making changes in our home, I didn’t realize there were so many things…
