The time has arrived. Your little baby is all grown up and about to head off to their senior year of high school. It’s a big year for them. A big year for us. They will be wrapping up their high school career and making big decisions about post high school life. It’s also a […]

Are you ready to start thinking about Back to School? Feels like summer just started. For the first time ever, my son’s school is starting in July, July 31st, but still we need to start getting ready for the school year. Are your schools implementing bag policies? It’s very common for sporting events but quickly […]

It’s Prom season! Such an exciting time for your high schools (and parents too). But what needs to be done? and how soon do we need to be doing it? This page contains affiliate links, meaning we receive commissions for purchases made through those links at no cost to you. Please read our Disclosures for […]

Dress, heels, earrings, hair, check….wait did we forget anything? Don’t forget a prom handbag Optional but if you’re wearing a dress, most likely there are no pockets to stash the essentials so it’s best to bring a purse. Lipstick, phone, and student ID.  This post contains affiliate links. Our blog participates in Amazon and other […]

Gone are the days of toys and dolls. Now they want clothes, makeup, and electronics. If you ask your teens, most likely they’ll respond with “money” or “I don’t know”. We’ve researched and talked to many teens to put together our teen gift guides. Teenage may be the hardest to shop for as they’re usually […]

Stockings, in my opinion, one of the best parts of Christmas morning. Fun little gifts to discover in your own stocking. It’s fun to search out fun items that will bring a smile to the recipient, become a useful gadget for years, and a fun treat. There’s always a few that are traditions like candy […]

One of my favorite parts of the holidays is the preparation and countdown to the big day. Ever since B was little we’ve done an advent calendar. When he was little we filled a reusable calendar with stickers, chocolates, and tiny trinkets. As a teen, those don’t interest him as much so it’s been fun […]

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 […]

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 […]