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 […]
Observing Memorial Day and Celebrating the Holiday 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 […]
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2021
Father’s Day is coming up, have you figured out a gift yet? We’ve got you covered with 20 fabulous ideas that Dad will love. This post contains affiliate links. Our blog participates in Amazon and other affiliate programs where we earn a small commission if you purchase from those links. There is no additional cost […]
Visiting the Grand Canyon South Rim with Teens
The Grand Canyon National Park should be on everyone’s travel bucket list. You can’t tell from photos just how amazing it is to experience in person. It’s one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and the only one in the United States (other than the Aurora Borealis which can sometimes be viewed from the […]
Celebrating Cinco De Mayo with Tweens and Teens
It’s May which means Cinco de Mayo! Living in Arizona, it’s a popular holiday, especially for the local restaurants and bars. In the US it has become a drinking holiday, just like St. Patrick’s Day, due to advertising campaigns by alcohol companies. Instead, take the time to appreciate and celebrate Mexican history and culture. Why celebrate […]
10 Best Parenting Books for Raising Teenagers
When I was pregnant and the first few years of my son’s life, I read many parenting books. It started with What to Expect When You’re Expecting. Then books on sleep, on eating, and eventually behavior and discipline. The elementary years were pretty smooth sailing and I finally felt like I had this parenting thing […]
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