Even if you have been to the Children’s Museum of Virginia before, you must go again! “Wild Kratts Ocean Adventure! The Exhibit” runs through May 8th and if your child is a Wild Kratts fan, you don’t want to miss it.
Waking Lions
Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I get a commission if you decide to make a purchase of Waking Lions through my links, at no cost to you. The Author If you have not heard of Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, it’s time that you do. Born in Israel, she has worked for the Israeli civil …
Teachers Are Quitting
A Final Lesson All Their Own Who was your Kindergarten teacher? 2nd grade? Middle school math? High school English? I bet you can tell me if you are 25. I bet you can tell me if you are 55, or 75, and every age in between. Teachers are heroes. They change lives and they go …
Disney…A Little Bit Differently
For many years, my oldest daughter has been ready for Disney. Her youngest sister was also ready and like most kids, when the Disney commercials come on with all the magic they want to leave that very minute to go there. For my middle daughter, though, this has never been the case. When those same …
Happy Birthday
2, 4, 6 Happy Birthday will be here soon. I stay up working on assignments until 1 am and then try to fall asleep. At 2:30 a.m. my oldest daughter rushes into my room. “Mom,” she says, “it’s time to go.” I’m like, “What? No. It’s 2 in the morning.” She says, “No, mom, it’s …
Cousins Are Childhood Magic
As I get older and life changes and I feel increasingly sentimental, my mind stops me sometimes in the middle of what I’m doing and gives me a slideshow of memories from my childhood. So many of them are filled with my cousins. Cousins are childhood magic. A Large Family When my granddaddy on my …
She is More Than A Diagnosis
She is more than a diagnosis. Wispy brown hair always worn in a ponytail Eyes that sparkle when you can catch them A tiny frame, now eight years old And though she be but little, she is fierce* 8 years to wonder 8 years to wait, to hope, to pray, to admit it’s more than …
Easy Snow Cream Recipe
Southern Fascination You will be so glad that you tried this easy snow cream recipe. This is the simplest recipe ever and it’s true, there is a Southern fascination with this delightful dessert. Why shouldn’t there be? We rarely get snow. Some will say that you skip the work and just eat regular ice cream …
First Time Disney Dining
My two favorite t-shirts that I saw at Disney were “Let’s Wear Matching Disney Shirts – Said No Guy Ever” and “I’m Going to Be Broke 2022.” We had no idea how expensive Disney would be. The food was no exception! We had a great time and I’m not complaining. We could just slightly feel …
Permanent Marker
This beautiful writing is done by guest contributor Dawn Patrice Garrett. I am honored to include her work and to count her as a friend and a mother I greatly admire. The idea of using a permanent marker, not just “penciling in” is important for our children, and for us. Every Milestone When Cody was …