Isn't he cute? That's my baby on vacation. As school ends for us this is the last time he will be a Kindergartner. My little guy is officially a first grader. I'm so happy and proud of him, as I am of my other boy that is now going into third grade. So, much drama this week. Parents seem to be taking the transition hard, but not me. After all, my job as a parent is get them … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2012
How To Make A Driscoll’s Strawberry Shake
To celebrate the first day of Summer and the last day of school I purchased some Driscoll's Strawberries and Raspberries to make a special treat for the kids. The kids chose to start with a Strawberry Shake! Shakes are so easy to make at home and using fresh fruit makes it that much more tasty! Berries are a big hit around this household. I like to have them handy for breakfast … [Read more...]
Real Life Conversations With My Kids (Favorite Foods)
I now I've posted in the past about my oldest son being adventurous when it comes to trying new foods. He has quite the palate for an 8 year old. His brother unfortunately does not share those same gifts. Every so often he does surprise us when he chooses something new. When we were on vacation last month we had this conversation in a Mexican restaurant. I'm sure … [Read more...]
National Martini Day with Bulldog British Dry Gin
Well, here I go again. It's no secret that some of us moms love cocktails, so can you imagine my surprise when I found out that June 19Th is National Martini Day! I'm always up for celebrating and this time Bulldog British Dry Gin came to the rescue. Honestly, I'm not a gin drinker, but I'm always up for a good try and tell. Here is the scoop so far: Bulldog British Dry gin is … [Read more...]
Chet The Architect Shows You New York City’s Museum Mile ( For Kids)
We have been taking my boys to New York City regularly lately and on our Summer Bucket List is to hit several museums. Chet The Architect Shows You New York City's Museum Mile Pocket Guide is perfect for children to learn about New York City's Museum Mile. My oldest (8) loves learning facts about people and buildings. This fold out map and guide easily gives him all that … [Read more...]