Beyond Coastal Giveaway

I come from a lineage of pale skin. It’s a trait I’ve passed on to my kids, as well. We don’t tan, we freckle or burn. My dad has had a bit of history with skin cancer, also. Nothing that’s turned serious, thankfully, but it’s still enough to think about.

Needless to say, protection while having fun in the sun is very important to me.… [Read more]

Thank You, Drive Thru

Wednesday was my first ever foray into the pick-up line at Buzz’s school. Or any school, for that matter. I had been with my mom that day, so she happened to be along for the ride as well. It was obviously her first time in a pick-up line, too, and a learning experience for us both.… [Read more]

When High Fives Go Wrong

Yesterday, with a bit of time to waste, Abby and I visited a thrift store with my mom. I’ve always been fond of finding a good bargain. I get giddy, actually. As seen in my closet, where, as just one example, my favorite sweater is a treasure from Goodwill, bought for $3 a few years back.… [Read more]

Silly Kids, Funny Glasses

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How to Make Playdough

My kids go through play-doh by the truckload. It doesn’t take long for the small containers of store-bought colors to dry out into disappointing hard clumps, so every few weeks I was needing to buy more.

There has to be a better way.

Not being the craftiest of moms on the block, I didn’t realize all the ways to make playdough.… [Read more]