This post was written in partnership with We love the allure of summer for the promise of warm weather and vacations but at the same time, it can also be a challenging season. There’s so much to look forward to but the reality is the absence of structure, schedules that can change weekly due to…
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Hate Mosquitos? Here’s Why We Use All-Natural Mosquito Control from DC Mosquito Squad
This post was written in partnership with When we bought out house nearly 19 years ago, it came with gorgeous old trees that give us plenty of shade in the spring and summer months but the shade we love also resulted in an explosive mosquito population. I’d spend time after summer thunderstorms emptying vessels to…
A Guide to Unplugged Summer Fun to Help Get Kids of All Ages Away from Screens
This post was written in partnership with D.C. Mosquito Squad and contains affiliate links We want to breathe a sigh of relief when we abandon school year routines but in between vacation, camp, and pool time, summer can bring its own challenges especially when we’re trying to get our kids to unplug and go outside. The lure…
8 Tips for Maintaining a Mosquito-Free Yard This Summer
This post was written in partnership with D.C. Mosquito Squad and contains affiliate links I used to have a love-hate relationship with summer. The carefree, warm days meant for a season of relaxation bring summer thunderstorms and an explosion in the mosquito population. I’m a mosquito magnet and for years, was unable to enjoy our outdoor space…
Creating a Fort for Outdoor Summer Adventures and Backyard Fun #EarthtoEcho
Content created for this post is sponsored by Relativity Media. Summer is time for lots of outdoor fun and we’re always looking for new things to do that allow us to spend more time in the great outdoors. Since my kids are huge fans of indoor blanket forts during the cold weather months, we created…