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. Now, I was about to embark on an ocean kayak tour, at night, in a double kayak with my 4-year-old. . While I am a strong swimmer, she can't swim and I didn't have a light with me. Our guide Luis got my daughter and I situated in our kayak…
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…
Celebrate Day of the Dead, Halloween and Disney Pixar’s Coco movie with this gorgeous DIY Coco T Shirt! Includes instructions on how to create the shirt using Cricut or other cutting…
YMCA Snow Mountain Ranch is the perfect Colorado getaway for all ages- soaring mountain views, hikes, and fun activities like swimming, rollerskating rink and craft cabin. The perfect affordable family vacation…
Heading to Disneyland with your family? Here’s and overview of resources for families at Disneyland, including nursing moms, families with disabilities, children with dietary restrictions, and resources for small children. We…
There are plenty of rides throughout both Disneyland and California Adventure that are perfect for preschoolers- and the whole family! A list of our favorite Disneyland rides for preschoolers. We recently…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SealToSavor #CollectiveBias This delicious sweet Italian sausage and white bean soup recipe has a…
This past Saturday, we woke up super early to head up to Mount Evans and experience a unique Colorado day trip. This trip is motivated by prAna clothing- I received a…
