Summer sun safety tips for babies

Essential Summer Sun Safety Tips for Babies

With summer around the corner, you are probably starting to think of how much time to spend outside. Be sure to keep these essential summer sun safety tips for babies in mind! Whether you’re heading to the pool, planning a summer vacation, or just spending time outside; it’s important to stay safe in the sun. Now, most of us know what it means to be safe. But are you thinking about sun safety as well? For the most part, sun safety tips for adults are similar for kids. With babies, however, you may need to take a few more steps. Summer Sun Safety Tips for Babies Playing outdoors is essential for childhood development, but the dangers of sun burns and other sun-related illnesses can be a cause…

Learning how to ride a tricycle is a huge developmental and gross motor step. See how we're handling this with our toddler.

The Best Toddler Tricycle: How To Teach Your Toddler to Ride a Tricycle

Are you teaching your toddler to ride a tricycle? Before we started, we wanted to find the best toddler tricycle. After that it was a piece of cake (mostly!). A lot changes when children go from being somewhat mobile babies to being sometimes extremely mobile toddlers. At least that was our experience when Squeaker started to transition from barely walking without falling often to running through the house. She’s a curious child, like most children tend to be, and while we have our fair share of moments with her testing the limits or throwing tantrums of epic proportion (over mostly unknown reasons)… toddlerhood, so far, has been fun. It’s been enjoyable to watch the development to this point and I will continue to soak up…

Pool safety tips for young children

Practical Pool Safety Tips for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Are you heading to the pool with your toddler or preschooler? Be sure to check out these practical pool safety tips for young children.  One of the best ways to cool off in the summer is to take a splash in the pool. Whether you have a pool in your yard or you visit the neighborhood one, take measures to keep you and your family safe. Water is beautiful but it can also be dangerous if you are not careful. Enjoy the water to the best of your ability by observing some tips. Pool Safety Tips for Pool Owners If you have a pool… 1. Make sure that it is supervised while in use – Keep your kids and their friends safe during summer play. Don’t…

Planning a 4th of July party for your family and friends? Check out these budget friendly 4th of July party ideas.

Budget Friendly 4th of July Party Ideas

Celebrating holidays does not mean that you have to break the bank. Especially for families who are on a budget or are trying to trim down their expenses, there’s no need to go all out for a holiday just because it’s a holiday. We’re going to start sharing more budget friendly party ideas and we’re going to start with budget friendly 4th of July party ideas. I also considered putting this under budget friendly holiday celebrations, so take it as you will- I think either or works, you know? How to Plan a Budget Friendly Party for the 4th of July Budget Friendly Decorating Ideas for the 4th of July Red, white and blue decorations and patriotic decorations come out before Memorial Day, so you…

Maintain your sanity during your summer vacation with these summer family vacation survival tips.

5 Essential Summer Family Vacation Survival Tips

Are you planning a summer vacation with your family? Be sure to check out these essential summer family vacation survival tips.  Summer vacation is a time that you and your family will remember for the rest of your lives. From the best memories, to the tiny disputes, every moment is imprinted in the mind of each individual who was there. When you travel as a group, you will want every person to have equally happy memories. Here are some ways you can tilt the odds in favor of that actually happening by using these summer family vacation survival tips. Essential Summer Family Vacation Survival Tips Attend to Basic Needs A family or group will have a better time in general when no one is sleep-deprived or…

Budget Friendly Gift Ideas for Mom

Budget Friendly Gift Ideas for Mom

If you’re strapped for cash this year or maybe you’re trying to save money to avoid a financial pitfall, or maybe you just can’t afford to go all out… here are some budget friendly gift ideas for mom. Chances are that she already knows, or should know, how much you appreciate her but if you feel the need to show her as well, we’ve got a few ideas to get you started. Or, maybe you’d like to do something for a group of ladies (women in nursing homes who may not receive visitors, nurses, teachers, etc.) but want to show your appreciation without breaking the bank. 5 Budget Friendly Gift Ideas for Moms 1) Second Hand or Vintage Gifts On first thought, buying your mom…