It's that time of year again. Summer camp sign ups are rolling out and us parents have to make some important decisions about how our kids are going to spend their summer. It can be particularly tough if we have little ones who are new to sleepaway camp, for instance, and even ...read more
My big guy is having the best time at his little morning summer camp. It's exclusively outdoors on an open field and playground--which means the counselors have to get very creative with sports and activities and fun and games. Yes, they craft on a picnic table and play board ...read more
I can hardly believe that Pre-K graduation is in four short weeks—just one month to go, and my little guy will officially be Kindergarten bound. (Anybody got a tissue handy?!) Imma be a bit of a mess when I walk him into that big elementary-school classroom for the very time. ...read more
Do you remember the first time you went away to summer sleepaway camp? I can still picture it. I was 10, maybe 11 and it was one of the first times - and definitely the longest time! - I'd be sleeping away from my parents - a whole week. According to the American Camp ...read more
School is almost out for my littles and I can just about taste the lazy days splayed out by the pool and late nights sharing s'mores around the firepit. I look forward to summer all year-long as it is our time as a family to reconnect, slow down and really bond. Our children ...read more
So you've decided to send your kid to their first summer camp. You're probably a little nervous, they're probably a little nervous but you've got this. Summer camp is a great experience for kids to have! We've got 5 great tips to prepare kids for their first time at summer ...read more
It's about that time again! I'm talking about SUMMER time of course! The kids will be heading off to summer camp very soon, so we asked our tween ambassador, Elle, to give us the skinny on what to pack for summer camp in her latest video. From clothes to toiletries and even ...read more
Hair care tips for moms--perfect for before or after summer camp. So many parents complain that their kids come home with lice (sorry, but true). If it happens, we're here to help. Our tips are provided by the Founder of Fairy Tales Hair Care about head lice treatment and ...read more
Do you have the spring cleaning bug yet? Last weekend we tackled my boys bedroom - it wasn't easy or pretty during the process, but the end result was worth the work! My three boys share a room together which means we have lots of the same things in one room. The solution? ...read more
For the past few weeks we have been uncovering all of the essentials for camp (check out our post on Sleeping Bags and Shower Caddies), and now we are on the hunt for the ultimate water shoe for our kids. Not just for camp, water shoes are great for lakes, the beach or anywhere ...read more
Bugs Be-Gone with the Bug Bam We just got back from a sunny day on Long Beach in Rockport. Sun, sand, ocean surf lapping at the shore, green eyed biting flies. That last one really sucked. Quite literally. But the last thing I want to do is wear bug spray at the beach. Or ...read more
