Mother + Personal Trainer + Environmentalist
I am not going to lie....I am probably having more fun with these continent boxes than my kids!! Seriously, I am learning so much about the world that I was just so oblivious too. Like did you know there is an unexplainable Crooked Forest in Poland? Or that Russia is so big it is actually… Continue reading Europe Continent Box with Free 3-Part Card Printables
I wanted to expose my kids to the world, different cultures, and teach them about the continents. What I didn't expect is how much I would get into it! Over everything, I want to teach my kids to love and appreciate people for who they are. When I decided to stay at home with them,… Continue reading North America Continent Box with Free 3-Part Card Printables
I was so inspired when I saw the craftsmanship, thought and effort that went into Stephanie's Felt World Map post on her blog, Imagine Our Life. Literally, I was in awe of it. By the grace of God, I was able to use her tutorial and create one for our own playroom. One thing I… Continue reading Animal 3-Part Cards by Continent, Expanded
Having kids back to back was not the plan. Now staying home with a four-year-old girl and three-year-old boy, I've dubbed myself a know-it-all on kid's favorite toys. Ask any toddler mom, between birthday parties and rewards for potty training, our kids have MORE than enough LOL Surprise Dolls, JoJo Siwa Bows, Swords and Transformer… Continue reading 2018 Gift Guide: Fun Toddler Gifts That Actually Make a Difference
While we absolutely adore our neighborhood park, sometimes we just want to switch it up. And with over 250 parks in Virginia Beach, the options are (almost) endless. On a hot summer night, we took off down the road to the newly renovated Lynnhaven Parkway to hit up a few of the best city parks.… Continue reading Park Hopping Series: Lynnhaven Parkway Route
The best parenting advice I ever got, hmmm let me sift through about 50 suggestions each from every person I know HAHA. In all seriousness, I truly appreciate everyone offering what worked for them, as long as they understand it might not work for me, and that's okay! It takes a community to raise a… Continue reading The Best Parenting Advice I Ever Got + Our First Vlog
A couple of weekends ago when it wasn't cloudy or rainy, we got together with our best friends. But instead of hitting the clubs, we hit the parks!! We definitely drug the Fox's along at first, but I think they enjoyed the craziness when all was said and done. For this park Hopping Series in… Continue reading Park Hopping Series: Day Two: Elbow Road Route
If you saw my previous post about adopting a storm drain and thought it was pretty ridiculous, you're not alone! Let me introduce you to something even crazier...marking storm drains! But hear me out, by marking storm drains, you are reminding your neighbors about the impact of their decisions. Here are some not-so-fun facts according… Continue reading Storm Drain Markin’ and Pollution Stompin’
Long gone are the bar hopping days of our twenties. You know... spend all Thursday shopping for the sexiest outfit, watching Jersey Shore while you perfected your hair and makeup, then leaving the house for the club at 11pm. The entire weekend went by way too fast and way too blurred together. Let me introduce… Continue reading Park Hopping Series: Day One: Lago Mar Route
Spring cleaning is a big enough task, then throw in two toddlers and a dog! Not only is that more spills, toys, and feces, but it means more time spent and deeper cleaning needed. Here are a couple of chores that moms of toddlers MUST complete, and some products that make it easy (and don't… Continue reading 8 MUST DO Spring Cleaning Tricks for Toddler Moms
Amber Launstein 