Why Kids Should Play Sports: 5 Reasons It’s Important
I don’t often write posts with a strong opinion. This is mostly because I have a firm “you do you” philosophy for most areas of life. However, there are some things that I feel strongly enough about that I think…
Things to Do in Orlando with Kids Besides Theme Parks
You know we love Disney. So much. We also love Universal Orlando. We love our theme parks. But did you know there’s so much to do in Orlando besides theme parks? You can have so much fun with kids in…
Easy Breakfast Ideas for Busy Families
This post is sponsored by General Mills, but all opinions are my own. How do you manage breakfast with a busy family when everyone needs to get out of the house in a hurry? As a Mom of 5, I…
Take a Minute: The Power of the Pause in Parenting
There’s been more sibling fighting around here than usual. Despite what some grandparents and great friends might think, my kids are far from perfect. And although I like to write a lot of travel and entertainment posts, I also want…
Family Quality Time: Date Cards for Kids
I’ve shared many times on Instagram about our tradition of giving “date cards” to each of our five children for Christmas. I even made a hashtag for it called #shimdate! This is an important way that we add family quality…
Work at Home Mom Schedule Tips for Success
I’ve been a work at home mom for over 12 years. Long before I was blogging, I’ve been working for a University from home for years and years. I gave birth three times in the time that I’ve been a…
Parenting Teens: What They Won’t Tell You They Need
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that I’m the Mom of a teenager. In so many ways, it seems like I was just rocking my 14 year old in my arms, or watching him take his first bite. What they say…
How to Avoid Getting Sick with Kids
In this time of year, it’s so easy to catch every little cold that’s going around. And when you are seeing a lot of different family members and friends, the chances for germs to spread around are multiplied even more!…
Gift Guide for the Suburban Soccer Mom
Did I plan on being a suburban soccer Mom? Well, yes and no. I always wanted to be a Mom and have a bunch of kids. But I kind of pictured my life a little more hip than the classic…
Travel with Kids: The 10 Ultimate Tips for Success
So how can you travel with kids and actually have a good time? There are some easy ways to get started that can really help! When you want to get started traveling, and you have kids, it might feel like…
Lifestyle. Disney. Mom Life. Travel
