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 […]
Tips for Healthy Teen Sleep Habits
Sleep is important for kids. Kids of all ages including teens. Their bodies are growing and changing so much. They need quality sleep. The American Academy of Sleep recommends 8 to 10 hours of sleep for kids aged 13 to 18 – do your kids enough sleep? Not just Saturdays when they may sleep all […]
Korean Corn Dogs at Two Hands in Mesa, AZ
Continuing with our Things to Do with Teens in Arizona series, today we’re featuring Two Hands Corn Dog in Mesa, Arizona. Fun food is always a great day out to spend with your teens. They can be bribed to leave their rooms and video games behind and spend time with the parents. In only a […]
The Best Fun, Cute, Crazy Pots for Succulents
Continuing on our Houseplant Love series, today we’re talking about Succulents and their pots. I love succulents for the variety of unique shapes. But I also love all the fun ways to pot them – multiples in a single large pot, groupings of tiny pots, and all the fun, cute, crazy pots. Because of their […]
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