Friday Five – Bucket of Blueberries
"It happens all the time, they all become blueberries." - Willy Wonka You've really done it this time haven't you, you picked too many blueberries! Man, I can relate. Every year, it still amazes me how many actually make it into the bucket! Don't worry, I got you. From reading a book, to enjoying a cocktail with your girlfriends, these are some sure fire ways to create some lasting memories this blueberry picking season.
Friday Five – Summer Strawberry Mania
One of our favorite summer traditions in Michigan is heading to one of the local family owned u-pick strawberry farms. Head out first thing in the morning to beat the heat for the best berries (and the best chance not to have at least one child meltdown). If you manage to put more berries in the bucket then in your belly, then we've some great recipes to put those 10 lbs of strawberries to use.
Importance of the Family Dinner
Family dinners can be the most important part of your child’s day. I’m not talking about what your child eats (although that is important too!), but more arguably the conversation. A family dinner is a huge predictor of how well rounded your child will become. The more frequently kids eat dinner with their family boosts children’s developmental state, improves both their mental and physical health, and increases the family bond. All these positives seem like enough reason to make it a priority to sit down once a day as a family. Whatever that might look like for you! So how do you create a family dinner that works for everyone…
Friday Five – Easter Traditions
As we get older the realization of the time spent with our family making memories is what we most cherish. Our hope is that one day our kids will feel the same. While we still celebrate with the time-honored Easter egg hunt and colorful eggs we also like to put a spin on our Easter traditions.
Saint Patrick’s Day Shenanigans
Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day With Your Kids Flashback to the perfect Saint Patrick’s Days of your early 20s. It probably involved hopping on a bus for a pub crawl with your friends, drinking green beer, and closing the bars down. A few years and maybe a few kids later it involves loading up the minivan with the littles, heading to McDonald’s for a Shamrock Shake, and in bed by 8 if you’re lucky! I wouldn’t trade these moments for anything. Let me start off with I love holidays. I enjoy planning and hosting big family celebrations. I love the traditions behind how we celebrate the big ones: Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving.…
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