The Thankful Tree

Are your kids facing a little summer boredom?  Is there a little too much complaining going on? Would you like to inject a dose of thankfulness?  Then join us as we create a Thankful Tree! Today, I am over at Motherhood On A Dime doing a simple, yet fun activity for...

Photo Friday ~ No. 2

Today, you’re getting two great and inspiring photos for more summer fun.  Check out these clever moms (and kids), enjoying a little twist on their ordinary playground slide.  What a fun and slippery way to stay cool this summer! Thanks to Lorrie for sharing...

Photo Friday ~ No. 1

Can you imagine THE FUN?  I wonder if these boys knew they were going to be spending their day jumping off a front-loader tractor into a pool when they woke up.  Just goes to show, you never know what fun may be in store for your day! Thank you, Melanie, for sharing...

The Story of our Annual Ice Cream Day

A happy (but messy) child eating ice cream on a long, hot day.  Is there any image more symbolic of summer?  So you can imagine how thrilled a group of kids would be to spend a day filled with ice cream shops and parks  . . . Well, the moms were just as excited...

Water Balloon Ambush

Picture This: Daddy leaves work after a long, exhausting day. Things have been a bit stressful and he is in need of some fun. And you and the kids are about to deliver!     He knows something is up because he found this waiting for him.   >>...

Writing Your Summer Bucket List

I don’t know about you, but for us this is the first week of true summer weather.  Until now, it has been cold and rainy.  And since summer has officially arrived, I thought we better put together our Annual Summer Bucket List!   This year, I thought...