I am so looking forward to summer...can't get here fast enough! I'm already seeing sign ups for camps and activities hit my inbox, so I thought I'd share a great local gem in Burlington, WI if you are in the SE Wisconsin/far Northern IL suburbs.Last year when we first moved, I signed up the boys for swim lessons at the Burlington Community Aquatic Center. Not only was this place immaculate (seriously, and we've been to several community pools in Lake County prior to this), but the prices Read More
The Top 3 Toys My Kids Play with Nearly Everyday
For those of you looking for boredom busters for your kids this summer, or even a great gift idea, I thought I'd share my kids' top 3 toys that they play with nearly every single day. They appeal to a wide range of ages, are open ended for endless play options and have withstood the test of time in terms of durability and entertainment appeal for littles!1. Melissa and Doug Ice Cream SetI'm not kidding you when I say that this toy is a crowd pleaser for all ages. Kids always gravitate towards Read More
Bryce’s 6th Birthday at the Ingleside Hotel and Springs Waterpark
Last weekend was Bryce's 6th birthday (what?!) and since it was his second birthday under the pandemic, we wanted to really make it special. At this point, we felt comfortable going somewhere and opted for the incredible Ingleside Hotel and Springs Waterpark in Pewaukee, WI-- just an hour or so from the northern Chicago burbs.It has 194 newly renovated rooms and suites, as well as a 45,000 sq ft indoor water park, and on-site dining and room service. Plus, it's dog friendly! I wanted to share Read More
For the Picky Kids and Toddlers: Smoothies & Muffin Pan Lunches
For those of you with a picky eater (or simply looking for ways to mix things up when it comes to mealtimes), this one is for you! Blake is at the age where he is getting picky. I remember Bryce going through the phase, and it was always a struggle to find ways to load up on nutritious options and not be fueled entirely by chips, other snacks and sweet treats. I always thought it was silly when moms talked about sneaking in extra nutrition for their kids. But now that I’m a mom, I get it! I have Read More
Local Small Businesses You Should Support
Supporting small businesses is more important than ever these days, and I try to make a point to shop local whenever I can.If you live in SE Wisconsin or Northern Lake County, this post is for you! I've rounded up some of my favorite local small businesses that I love-- from beauty, food & drink, kid friendly to fitness and clothing. I've got ya covered!*Note that some of these places might have limited hours or offerings due to COVID-19.Salt Salon and Spa // Antioch, IL (Beauty)My go to Read More
Things I’m Loving This Week: Kids Edition
Happy Friday! This week, I'm sharing some of my favorite kids-related things I'm loving. Take a look...* I received this product for free from Moms Meet to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links.WATCHING / The Axel ShowThis series on Amazon is so great! The episodes are 15-20 min and feature Axel, his sister and Dad showing their love of adventure with real construction trucks and toy trucks for kids. The creativity and Read More
Blake’s Reading Challenge
I received these products for free from Moms Meet to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. Just like his older brother, Blake loves to read. There are times when we find him curled up in his chair or on the couch reading book after book. Not that he could actually read the words but he would be so proud to flip through the pages and stack each book on top of each other until he had a tall tower sitting next to him. Read More
Important Tips to Help Keep Kids Safe Around Water
With summer in full swing, pools and beaches are great spots to hang out (socially distanced, of course), enjoy the summer and keep the kids busy since so many other attractions are closed or not ideal during this pandemic. Not only are the actual swimming skills important, but so is being comfortable and safe around water. As a mama, I’ve become hyper aware of all things safety in regards to the water, because you can never be too careful.Once a week, every week, Bryce goes to Goldfish Swim Read More
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