Valentine’s Day. Those two words conjure up images of long-stemmed red roses and gazing into the eyes of our sweetheart over a romantic dinner. Maybe something a little racier, like bubbly or lingerie. Roses and romance are nice, but Valentine’s Day can also be fun to celebrate with kids. Here are four ways to celebrate…
Turkey is delicious. Plain and simple. But…eating the same turkey over and over (and over) again loses its cool pretty quickly. Most times, the holiday season produces a plethora of leftovers that most people end up eating for days. And while there’s nothing wrong with leftovers at all, sometimes you gotta think of a way…
Eau Claire, which means clear water, is a small, friendly city in Northwest Wisconsin with lots of possibilities for winter fun. Located at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire Rivers, this charming college town has no shortage of things to do year-round, and my 12-year-old son and I spent two jampacked days exploring,…
If you are looking for an easy, low-threat Christmas craft you can do with your kids, I’m your girl. And yes, the emphasis is on easy. These easy popsicle stick Christmas Tree ornaments are simple enough for most kids to make with minimal help (although an adult needs to be in charge of the hot…
This post was originally published in December 2014. And, we are still elf-strong. Enjoy. Hi, I’m Jill and I’m an elfer. I’m a half-ass elfer, which means my marks for creativity in elf placement would land me a solid C minus. Luckily, my kids are young so they’re entertained by the simple fact that we…
We’ve set the bar high for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Before we became parents, my husband and I did things like reserve a room at a fancy hotel and party it up until the wee hours. Now we usually stay home. In the interest of helping my fellow parents out, I’ve prepared this list of…
Whether you’re a solo vacationer or traveling alone for business, these tips will help you be mindful of solo travel safety without cramping your style. Planning to travel alone? You need these tips for solo travel safety There are a lot of reasons solo traveling appeals. Not consulting another person when you make plans, enjoying…
If you’re looking for an easy (yes, really easy) craft to do with your kids this year, try these tree branch stars. They’re fun, and inexpensive, and did I already say easy? There’s just something about Christmas that makes you want to haul out your craft supplies, gather your children around the table (wearing their adorable artist’s…
When I think of marshmallows, I think of S’Mores and camping or Peeps at Easter, both of which I love. I’m a firm believer that there are two kinds of people in the world: people who love Peeps and people who don’t. I am on team peeps but my love of marshmallows doesn’t stop there….
Have you ever drooled over your friends’ vacation pictures and wondered – maybe with a pinch of envy – how they were able to afford a spacious rental house with amenities like hot tubs, pools, fire pits, and more? If you’re tired of crowding your family into a cracker box-sized hotel room and calling it…
