Summer is here and the feeling of needing to get out of the house is stronger than ever after the year we’ve all had. But what’s there to do that doesn’t involve a ton of other people around? That’s where the great outdoors come in. I’m one of the biggest believers in getting kids outside….
Category: Outings
Is Camping Safe this Summer?
For many of us, the word summer conjures up memories and dreams of campfires, s’mores, tents, pop-up campers, fishing poles, and swimming holes. Every spring when that first warm day comes, I start dreaming about those long, hot summer days camping with my family. I love summertime camping. I often tell people it’s my favorite…
Four New Recipes to Explore While Eating Outdoors
It truly is a strange time that we find ourselves in at the moment. But strange doesn’t always have to mean a bad thing. With everyone suddenly practicing “shelter in place” or “healthy at home” depending on what your state calls it, parents across the globe seem to be trying to find ways to have…
Cheesecake: Bringing People Together
When trying to decide what to write about for July, several topics came to mind: *July 4th/Independence Day *Summer Vacations *More “woe-is-me summer break is not as fun as a mom as it was when I was a kid” After nixing those ideas and searching a little more, I realized that National Cheesecake Day is…
What We’re Into This Week {Volume 24}
What we’re obsessed with… Wanderlust Festival OB-SESSED. This was the most well-organized festival I have ever attended. It was the anti-Fyre Fest. From the ease of scheduling to the signage and shuttling, not a detail was missed. Aside from the pure organizational magic, the classes, workshops, and events were all killer, too. I yoga-ed, I…
Vacations Part 1: Planning a Family Trip
Being raised by a “fly by the seat of your pants” mother is not nearly as fun as it may sound. Family trips growing up always ended up feeling chaotic and inadequately planned. Now, my father was a bit more of a planner, but there’s only so much he could do when he was also…
School’s Out… Now What?
As I head to pick up my son from school I find myself singing Alice Cooper School’s Out and DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince Summer Time and feeling a rush of excitement. It’s the last day of school! SUMMER TIME! After handing over teacher gifts and wishing everyone a happy summer, we’re walking…
Spring Bucket List: 30 Ideas to Get Outside
Spring is blooming and after spending much of the winter inside, everyone is wanting to get out of the house and explore. We all know kids can get crazy when they are stuck inside all day. And that can make us parents go crazy, too. Here are 30 fun Spring bucket list ideas for you…
Making Moments Count: Building Memories and an Inner Circle for the Spectrum Family
So you just read the title, but don’t let it fool you. Yes, these are things that I have learned over 17 years of parenting. And yes, they are things that definitely pertain to my little people with Autism. But no, they are not just important life lessons for the ASD parent. I truly believe…
What We’re Into This Week… Vol. 14
What we’re thankful for… I am so thankful for Spring. The days are getting longer, the sun is getting brighter, and here, the snow is FINALLY melting! I’m so happy to be playing outside with my kids on weekdays after school and hiking with my family on weekends. Earth day is just around the corner,…