Raising Kids Who Serve: Spreading Kindness
Raising Kids Who Serve Others- Spreading Kindness Welcome to another installment of our raising kids who serve series! In case you’ve missed any of the other posts, you can find them all here, tons of...
View ArticleCaramel Apple Delight
Caramel apple delight is one of those easy desserts that comes together SO fast but still makes a big impact! This is a favorite among our friends and family and my go to “dish” for potlucks all...
View ArticleReader Spotlight on Lil Light O’Mine
Last year, I made a friend online, got to meet her in real life and discovered she was a keeper. She was funny and smart, encouraging and down to earth, the kind of person you meet and feel like you’ve...
View ArticleIn this House We Will Giggle Book Giveaway
This post may contain affiliate links. Congratulations Amanda Chadwick and Justine Kellogg, You Were the Winners of This Giveaway!!!! We’re so excited for you and we know you’re going to LOVE this...
View ArticleGifts That Give Back
The holidays are definitely a time of year that people are more inclined to contribute to charities. We’ve rounded up a list of great organizations whose products benefit and give back through your...
View ArticleHow to Talk to Kids About Sex
This post may contain affiliate links. When and How to Talk to Kids About Sex It feels like in today’s world before we’ve even had to tackle talks about Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy, we’re having to...
View Article10 Apps To Prevent Summer Slide
If you have kids in Kindergarten and beyond, you’ve heard the term Summer Slide; it refers to the 20-30% loss of skills children experience each Summer break. Teachers warn parents and may send...
View Article5 Ways To Prevent Summer Slide
This post may contain affiliate links. 5 Ways to Avoid The Summer Slide It’s no secret that I love long, schedule free days in the Summer, but that doesn’t mean we totally ditch the routine over here....
View ArticleSchool Organization Tips – Managing Paper Overload!
This post may contain affiliate links. Seriously, does it not astound you sometimes, the amount of paper stuff -worksheets, art, newsletters, flyers, etc- that come home with your kids from school...
View ArticleGreat Educational Toys For Preschoolers
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View Article10 Ways To Spread Holiday Cheer
My family is enjoying healthy snacks as part of a sponsored series with GoGo squeeZ and Socialstars. #GoGosqueeZSquad One of the best ways to overcome entitlement in our children is by encouraging them...
View Article10 Ways To Organize And Store Holiday Decor
The radio has stopped playing all those holiday favorites. Your children are already tiring of some of those “must have” gifts. The sprinkled cookies are all but crumbs and you finished off the last...
View ArticleBest Planners for Moms
Susie has dance on Tuesday, golf on Wednesday and piano on Thursday. Brian has football every day and his school assembly is coming up a week from tomorrow. Your husband has a business trip the end of...
View ArticleGifted and Talented Children – What You May NOT Know
Did you know that Gifted and Talented Children are considered Special Ed? When the topic of special education comes up, the higher profile and more typically thought of programs are those that address...
View ArticleHow to Put An End To Your Manic Morning Routine FOREVER
Does this morning routine sound familiar? I peek into my son’s room, and I can only see his long legs sticking out from under his bed as he struggles to find his missing red sneaker. My daughter is...
View ArticleKids Sports Bag Essentials with FREE Printable
Thank you to Juicy Juice for partnering with us on this kids sports bag essentials post helping to teach kids important life skills. All ideas and opinions are 100% our own. If you, like millions of...
View ArticleWyzant- Connecting You With Affordable Tutors For Your Child’s Academic Success
This post brought to you by Wyzant. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Sunshine and Hurricanes. “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” – W.B. Yeats We...
View ArticleCaramel Apple Delight
Fall means something different for everyone. It can be the vibrancy of the changing leaves, crisp walks in the afternoon, football games and even breaking out your favorite fashionable boots. While I...
View ArticleRaising Kids Who Serve: Spreading Kindness
It sure feels like our world could use a healthy dose of kindness these days. But I take heart when I see all the ways that people are coming together towards that goal. I think it especially...
View ArticleHow to Organize a Pantry – Stocking for Mealtime Success
I thought about calling this post the perfect pantry, it had such a nice ring to it, but nothing in parenting or life is ever perfect. So, what if instead we said this is the practical approach for how...
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