A child's first birthday is such an incredible milestone. The baby is becoming a toddler, moving around, sitting, maybe has teeth, maybe starting to talk, and so much more. Year 1 is a whirlwind! While I do have a gifts for one year olds post that you can browse through if … [Read more...] about First Birthdays are Also for Moms
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Photo Shuffle iPhone Feature
Anyone else have years of photos on their phone that they can't bring yourself to delete even though you rarely look at them? Do you also feel guilty about having these photos and not doing anything with them? In what might be the best NYTimes article I've read in forever: … [Read more...] about Photo Shuffle iPhone Feature
D-Day Reenactment in Conneaut, Ohio
Do you have a history buff in your family too? One of my kids is REALLY into studying wars right now so when we heard about the annual D-Day reenactment in Conneaut, Ohio, we wanted to learn more. My son has done reports on a lot of battles in the Civil War and the two world … [Read more...] about D-Day Reenactment in Conneaut, Ohio
Drive-in Movie Tips
I wasn't one of those who HAD to see the Barbie movie when it came out. But for our monthly date night, my husband proposed we go to a drive-in movie, which was showing Barbie. A drive-in movie was not on my radar at all, so I figured why not try it out? Sounded like fun! … [Read more...] about Drive-in Movie Tips
Inflatable Water Slide with Rainbow Sprinkler Review
For years, I've looked at inflatable water slide / bounce house things on Amazon and wondered if the cost is worth it. Last year, I ended up renting an inflatable slide from another mom in the area and the kids had a BLAST. Sometimes, it's hard to tell if the inflatable will … [Read more...] about Inflatable Water Slide with Rainbow Sprinkler Review