Category: Family Fun
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Genesee Grande – A Woodbine Hospitality Hotel
*My family and I were provided with a complementary stay at the Genesee Grande Hotel in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own, or those of my family. Please visit my Disclosure Page for more information.* Looking for somewhere to stay in Syracuse, New York? Look no further than the Genesee…
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Raising Girls – The Primary School Years
The crazy thing about kids is that they grow up. And sometimes it feels like their little lives just whizz on by. Of course those days are offset by the long, terrible stretches of sleepless nights, nursing strikes, picking eating marathons and never-ending cries of “Mommy!!!” Related: It’s Okay Not To Love The Baby Stage…
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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas for Busy Families
Valentine’s Day. A day of hearts and flowers, love and kindness, and too much chocolate. Also a day when you’re expected to be organized, fun, and prepared. But Valentine’s Day has no extra time, no changes of schedule, and no real reason for existing (besides to make people spend money!) If it were a holiday,…
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7 Things I Love About Christmas Time
Many of us struggle to get things done at this time of year. When we have to work right up until a few days before Christmas, things can feel hectic. That’s why I like to step back and think about some of the things I love about Christmas time. Being a working parent means getting everything…
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Elf On The Shelf – How Many Years Will This Go On?
My daughters are now 6 and 9. We are still smack in the middle of believing in Santa, the Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny and every other mythical creature. And this includes Elf on the Shelf. This year will be our 5th Elf on the Shelf year. I can feel Emma approaching the end of the…




