Independence Day. Pool parties. Beach time. BBQ. Fireworks. If you’ve got teens, I’ve got a few ideas to get them involved with holiday fun. Celebrating July 4th with Teens Invite friends over for a day of pool or beach fun. At this age they want to hang out with their friends. Be the host and […]
Patriotic July 4th Chocolate Banana Pops
Fourth of July Festive Chocolate Dipped Banana Pops Chocolate-dipped frozen bananas made festive for the Fourth of July. If you want to try something that takes a little bit more work but is super fun, these make a great kid snack. Banana Pop Ingredients peeled bananas cut into two to three pieces (crossways) dipping […]
Tips for Making Road Trips Fun for Teens
Summer break is finally here! Are you planning a road trip? It’s a great way to explore our country, especially smaller towns. Take your time and explore as you go instead of rushing to your end destination. Airplane or travel by car for your upcoming vacation? There a few advantages of a road trip. Can […]
9 Ways to Prepare Your Teenager for High School
Summer break is here but before you know it, it will be time for back to school. If your kid will be going into 9th grade this is a huge milestone. High school is so different from middle school. Are they ready? Are you ready? Consider how you can teach your kids to make smart […]
Gift Guide for TikTok Loving Tweens and Teens
If you have teens or tweens then I’m sure you’ve heard of TikTok. You may even have your own account as the app is becoming popular with all ages. We even have a Sweet Shoppe Mom TikTok account – head over and follow us! TikTok is a social media app is a video sharing platform […]
8 Best Books to Prepare Kids For High School Success
Looking for ways to help your child to feel confident as they enter high school and get ready for their adult life. Give them tools to feel empowered. We’ve put together a list of our top picks of the BEST inspiration books for teens. The high school years are a time where study skills, communication […]
Host a Family Fun Paper Airplane Competition
May 26th is National Paper Airplane Day so it’s the perfect time to have an impromptu family paper airplane competition. Yes, the holiday sounds a little silly. But I love using the holidays as an excuse to find ways to bring fun into our daily lives. Make it a competition and everyone will want to […]
Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend with Teens
Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer but most importantly, the day to honor those who died while serving in the United States military. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971 and is celebrated on the last Monday of May. In 1865, a group of black people who had […]
5 Reasons Why We Love Chewy for Pet Supplies + Favorites for Cats
Does your family include pets? Sara (or as we call her Sara-cat) is our 18-year-old calico cat. Her sister (technically not her sister but we adopted both of them at the same time) passed away a few years ago. They were both rescue cats that we adopted for an organization in San Diego. Sammy had […]
Fun Things to Do to Celebrate Your Teen’s Last Day of the School Year
Can’t believe it’s the end of the school year already. No more mornings rushing to make sure everyone is up, dressed, eating, and out the door on time. No more homework, no more tests, and ready for a summer of fun. There are only a few summers left before they’re off on their own. For […]
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