This is our first official back-to-school season. For the most part, it's lived up to our expectations: lots of exciting back-to-school activities, new teachers and friends, shopping for school supplies, and many first experiences (like riding the school bus). The hardest adjustment for our family ...
Long term swim lessons: how important are they?
Liam has been in swim lessons at Goldfish Swim School for a little over two years and has improved a ton. He treads water like a champ, can float on his back for a really long time and is almost to the point where he can swim across the pool by himself. Our job is done, right? Because he can ...
Dreaming big and setting goals: working with Huntington Bank to make it happen
This post is brought to you by Huntington National Bank and The Motherhood. All opinions are completely my own. The hubs and I have always been pretty good about setting goals for our family. Whether personal, financial, or both, we work hard to make them happen. I’m so thankful that we have ...
Goldfish offers free water safety presentations
You've heard me talk about the importance of water safety lots of times here on the blog and on my social media. As a mom, large bodies of water really scare me. Pools, ponds...even the bathtub. I have kids who are fearless and incredibly independent. While taking a fall and possibly breaking an arm ...
10 things you need to be water-ready this summer
School is finally out and summer weather is officially here! My kids love being outdoors all day long and they both love water play, whether it's playing in the sprinkler in the backyard, a nearby splash pad, a day at the pool or a trip to the beach. Knowing what to pack or have on hand at home can ...
6 mom hacks for better, simpler living
It's easy to feel like as soon as you become a parent, you discover that there's a whole world of rules you're supposed to live by. What you can and cannot eat during pregnancy. What kind of birth you should have. When they should start solid foods. What kinds of foods you should be feeding your ...