If you would like to introduce your children to some amazing STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Math) tools, you'll love this list of my Top 10 STEM Christmas Gifts for Kids. Some of these things our family owns and others are on our wish list. With two young boys in our home and a daddy engineer as well as two grandparents who are engineers, STEM activities are highly encouraged ... View Post
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Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SwansonSummer #CollectiveBias. Here I'm sharing an easy one pot slow cooker recipe for easy Crockpot BBQ pulled pork. This hearty dish is perfect for get-togethers with friends and a simple easy dish for easy BBQ entertaining. Plus, enter to win $3,000 worth of prizes in the Swansons Summer ... View Post
6 Tips for Camping with Boys
This week our family memory making fun theme is to "enjoy the dirt". Now, I do have photos of my boys playing in the dirt, but I thought it would be more fun to share some fun camping photos with you. And yes, there was plenty of DIRT! One thing my husband and I have learned is #EarlyMomentsMatter. The time we spend now with our kids now helps them learn skills, and how to care for themselves ... View Post
5 Tips for Teaching Kids to Enjoy the Sky #ETHANProject
This week at the #ETHANProject the theme is "enjoy the sky". The boys and I have been making trips to the park and our entire family was able to watch a demonstration of the Thunderbirds in flight! Today I'm sharing photos from the air show as well as some of our kite-flying adventures. Plus, later this week, for the first time ever, the boys will get to see a few small-scale fireworks in action ... View Post
10 Tips for Teaching Kids to Enjoy the View #ETHANProject
Children are naturally inquisitive and they LOVE to explore and sometimes we have to take a step back and check to see if they are learning how to stop and savor the sweet moments in life -- you know the "little things". Funny how as a mom, I see now that many of the "little things" really are the "BIG" things. I have to stop myself sometimes and make a mental snapshot of my son's laugh or the ... View Post
Helping Moms enjoy Friendship this Summer #ETHANProject
I know it's hard to maintain friendships when you're a mom. Believe me, I know. My introduction to motherhood started with a preemie infant at 30 weeks. I remember trekking to the hospital NICU every day for 6 1/2 weeks to see my baby and I don't think my life with friends has ever been the same since. I love my kids so much I wouldn't change a thing, but now that the boys are a little older I'd ... View Post