What is it about Stranger Things that makes us love it so much and why can’t we get enough? It has cross generational appeal so our kids actually want to sit down and binge it together but it hits the mark in so many other ways. Our kids may be obsessed with this Netflix hit…
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2017 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Frequent Fliers
The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my link. I love to travel for work and as a family. My husband and I are both frequent fliers and our status not only has its perks with the airlines but…
4 Life Lessons Kids Can Learn from The Magic School Bus Rides Again
“Seatbelts everyone!” Those two words begin every class adventure with Mrs. Frizzle of The Magic School Bus. What started out as a favorite series of books in classrooms around the country became an animated series on public television stations. Now the brand new animated The Magic School Bus Rides Again inspires kids to learn about the wonders of…
8 Parent Hacks for Budget Friendly Kid Birthday Parties
There’s a lot to love about birthdays. Blowing out candles on the cake, fun with friends, and commemorating the beginning of another trip around the sun are worth celebrating but aren’t worth maxing out your credit card. According to Netflix, 60% of parents are more interested in saving money than time when it comes to…
Why Bingeing is Out and Sneaking is In
Once known just for movies, Netflix changed the game in 2013 with the creation of Netflix Original Series such as Orange is the New Black and House of Cards and with 18 recent Emmy nominations the streaming service is redefining content for its 100 million subscribers. The Verge reported that Netflix is rapidly taking over…
Ways Kids Can Create Content to Learn New Skills During Summer Screen Time
This post includes affiliate links Summer is here and if you’re already facing battles managing screen time in your home, take a moment and ask yourself what your child is doing when they’re in front of the screen. It’s one thing if they’re consuming content, it’s another if they’re being productive. Screens can be fantastic…
5 Strategies for Managing Summer Screen Time at Home
As school winds down and summer approaches, parents everywhere are gearing up for battles managing summer screen time. Summer days are unstructured compared to those during the school year and in between camps, time at the pool, vacations, and general relaxing, it can be a challenge to find a balance between unplugging and plugging in….
4 Ways to Practice Self Care to Be the Best Parent You Can Be
I’ve been in a funk. Cold, gray winter days combined with a transition of power that has left our country divided and an onslaught of news that makes my head spin sapped me of my energy, creativity, and desire to write. I knew my mood was turning sour and since the last thing I wanted…
