Rovaniemi is the capital of Finnish Lapland- the northernmost region of Finland. It's known for so many things- but most of all it's known as the Official Hometown of Santa Claus. This means you can actually visit the real Santa Claus, year-round, inside the Arctic Circle in Lapland. …
The city of Helsinki is the capital of Finland, one of the Nordic countries in the European Union. Not only is is a super cool city to visit with kids (of…
I’ll just give you a bit of an overview on why I think Finland is a great place for parents to take their kids, and suggest to you some of the…
I was surprised when I would pop into his Spanish classroom during audio activities and Frankie would have his head down on the desk. He was literally doing nothing doing the…
There's no single way to raise a bilingual child. anyone who tells you otherwise is misinformed. During your journey of raising bilingual kids, you'll also use many, many, many techniques to meet…
Lusikkaleivat. Big word, right? It just means spoon cookies- and these cookies have been a staple at our house around Christmas time for years. Before I had kids, I used to…
My heart was in my throat as we headed down to the beach with our life jackets. I'm not easily scared, but I had never been on a kayaking trip before.…
You guys, right now my kids are popsicle obsessed. It all started a few months ago when we moved to Costa Rica- where we call popsicles paletas. We have a Friday…
We've been to almost every corner of Costa Rica with our kids- from off the grid family farms to remote Pacific beaches to chasing waterfalls in the Central Valley. Because, well,…
I've got one kid who would jump in the bath every minute of every single day. I've got another who throws a tantrum worthy of an Oscar when we announce bath time. Myself?…
I love that I wake up to the sounds of the roosters each morning. I love spotting toucans in the trees outside our house at breakfast. I love the cows and…
Our kids just learned more in 48 hours of travel than they ever would have at school. Part of it was because we were completely and totally unplugged from the internet and…
It can also be nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of San Jose Costa Rica and see more of the countryside. That’s why we’ve rounded up 25 of…
Summer is upon us, and I am home with a 3 year old and a 1 year old. I was REALLY struggling with how to get my children (and me, quite…
It's Holy Week in Costa Rica, and that means we are cooking and eating all kinds of delicious food. Traditionally, Holy Week is one of the hottest weeks of the year…
From end to end the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica spans three provinces and over 16 hours of driving. There’s something for everyone-here we break down our favorite beaches by geographic…
What's the real info on Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland? We will get to that in a minute- but if you are planning to visit Disneyland in 2019 there's more in store…
Before we start, let me first apologize.By the time you get to the third paragraph of this article, there’s at least a 90% chance that you’ll have the song “Y.M.C.A.” by…
If you are considering a family trip to Costa Rica, check out our ten reasons to visit Costa Rica. Wondering if Costa Rica is safe? Can you drink the water? Do they…
If you are looking for a quiet, off the beaten path beach just an hour and a half from San Jose, Playa Mantas Costa Rica is the place to go. The…
Every single day from 1-3 pm I have time to myself. Yes- two entire hours to recharge my batteries. Some days I take a much-needed nap in my super comfy bed…
I put together a fun and easy breakfast waffle bar to celebrate Mickey Mouse's official birthday, which iss November 18th. And the breakfast waffle bar was such a hit that we…
We've been testing our Omron Avail now for 30 days at home. If you are just joining us, you might want to pop back to read how chronic back pain has…
I am so excited to partner with my friend and DIY artist Jen Goode of 100 Directions for a whirlwind blog tour of fun iron projects! And the best part? You…
The Boston Market Thanksgiving Home Delivery makes sure us busy moms have a complete delicious Thanksgiving meal delivered to our homes. All you have to do is heat and serve- the…
We’ve found a drug free solution for chronic lower back pain relief thanks to the TENS device- simple to use in the home to relieve pain without pills. My husband has…
The look of awe, wonder, and joy on my daughters' faces made all the work worth it. They were in complete bliss- eyes wide with wonder, peppering me with a million…
Last Tuesday I had about had it with the kitchen. I'd spent all weekend prepping food, grocery shopping, and dreaming of a beach vacation. And yet somehow, in a span of 48…
This cute and easy DIY Wolf Halloween Shirt takes almost no time to make and doubles as a Halloween costume. Get ready for Howl-O-Ween with this adorable and punny Wolf Halloween shirt.…
Chronic lower back pain doesn’t just affect the sufferer- when it goes on too long, it can affect the whole family. Here’s how chronic pain is affecting our family, and what…
This adorable no sew Minnie Mouse costume is super easy to make, won’t break the bank, and looks super cute! Includes step by step instructions for the tutu and the bows,…
We recently visited the Great Wolf Lodge Halloween celebration here in Colorado Springs for the first time- thanks to an invite from the Great Wolf Lodge. I had heard so many…
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