Category: Advice
Parents advise our main blog category where we will show you tips, tricks, and great ideas to spend time, save money, and enjoy life, for your whole family.
Wait….when’s Mother’s Day? That’s right….it snuck right upon us again this year and many of you are now stumped as to what to give that amazing woman in your life. Although we all love and appreciate our mothers our choices for gifts don’t always reflect this. Follow this quick guide for suggestions on how to truly wow your mom this year and not fall short.
Let’s start with what not to do…don’t feel bad if you have done this a time or two or three….those days are over! Below is a list of gifts that are generic and your mom is likely tired of receiving.
Hey there, fellow parents! Are you struggling to find that perfect balance between giving your kids a great education and keeping up with the never-ending distractions of our fast-paced world? Trust us, we feel your pain. But fear not, because we’ve got your back.
In this article, we’ll show you how to strike the right balance between education, technology, and mental health. We’ll explore the benefits of a well-rounded education that includes both tech-based and outdoor activities, along with some mindfulness practices to promote mental well-being.
It’s all about finding that sweet spot between all three areas to give your kids the best possible life experience and balance while learning. And let’s be honest, it’s not always easy, but it’s so worth it.
We’re also going to give you some general activity ideas to try out with your family. But keep in mind, there are plenty of other options out there to explore, so don’t limit yourself to just these suggestions.
So come on, let’s dive in and find out how we can help our kids grow and thrive in this crazy world!
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Discovery Cove
An Exotic Vacation In Florida’s Backyard
It’s that time of year again when we all want to rush to the beach with our families and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. For many, finding a safe or uncrowded beach can be difficult and expensive. Like most families, we struggle to afford a nice family
vacations, so when we do, we aim to go big with the most memorable experiences that are offered.
Enter Discovery Cove …..this beautiful and exotic park (more like a retreat) is not only affordable but right in the beautiful backyard of Orlando. With its tropical foliage, exotic birds, and dolphin lagoons this park is exactly what your family needs. Better yet, it is also friendly for all ages and the activities offered to satisfy many people’s bucket lists. The best part about this particular park is it is all-inclusive so no more having to pack extensive beach bags full of snacks, drinks, and sunscreen for your family. We decided to make Discovery Cove the center of our vacation as it offered something that was on everyone on our family’s bucket list, swimming with dolphins! While you can swim with dolphins at locations all over the world, Discovery Cove offers this experience a safe and fun environment at a reasonable price. As if swimming with a dolphin wasn’t enough, Discovery Cove also is an all-inclusive park making your visit so easy Mand ensuring no one in your party gets bored.
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Paint Fight and Splatter…Not in My House!
Growing up in a small town as a child, I have warm memories of playing outside in dirt piles, jumping in mud puddles, drawing creations with sidewalk chalk, and finger painting on easels. All of these activities include two vital things……FUN and a MESS! As an adult, when my daughter does these exact activities I shudder at the mess that I am inevitably going to have to clean up. I vowed when I had my own children I would be the “fun” mom and wouldn’t care about all the messes made by my children’s adventures. The first few years I did well and delivered on that promise, we made all sorts of messy projects playing with paint, play-doh and of course slime! We even had an indoor silly string fight once! As the years went on and my daughter wanted to play with varieties of confetti and crazy science experiences I started suggesting she do them outdoors or look for cleaner and “boring” activities.
We have all been guilty of putting off a fun project or family night after a long day of work. Some days it is a challenge just to get the kid’s homework done, make dinner, and give them a bath. In our home because of our constant hectic schedules, we started making Sundays our family adventure day. Sunday is reserved for activities that will be fun and go outside of the norm. I usually spend the night before looking for fun activities that will nourish my child’s sense of adventure and bring us all closer together. As I was giving up I stumbled upon the perfect activity for my family and better yet required no cleanup for me! Are Paint Rooms for the whole Family?
It all goes so quickly. One day you are changing dozens of diapers and the next chasing a giggling toddler through the park. You blink and then there’s driver’s training, followed by Prom and then your baby’s first heartbreak. We worry about all the day-to-day tasks shuffling from breakfast to dinner, soccer practice, and school plays. Let’s just be honest between taking care of our kids, other family and working, our babies reach adulthood. I hear people say it all the time, “Only 5 more years until they are on their own.” or “Once they graduate, I can go back to doing my hobbies.” Unfortunately, while 18 has become the legal age of adulthood many children lack the skills and knowledge to be an adult until much later in life after a lot of trial and error. The following skills are what every child should know by the time they become an adult to put them on the path to success