We are HUGE fans of our local Great Wolf Lodge. The Minnesota location opened back in 2017 and ever since our very first visit at the beginning of 2018, we’ve been hooked. We’ve been back close to a dozen times, and we even did a big family reunion style stay where almost 25 of us …
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Bringing a new baby into the family is such a special time—but it can also be a big adjustment for older siblings. Over the years, I’ve learned that one of the best ways to prevent jealousy and help my children feel secure is to include them in the process from the very beginning. By giving …
Who doesn’t love getting something for free? I know my kids certainly love coming with me to Sam’s Club so they can partake of all of the free samples! Did you know there are also ways of earning free samples online? Whether you’re a savvy shopper looking to test out products before committing or simply …
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. In my last foster care one week post reunification update, I shared that Ruby is struggling hard. This transition, and her feeling like she’s lost two siblings, has been rough. She’s been showing separation anxiety, worry about losing another sibling, and she has been extra clingy while also seeking …
Did You Know: Foster Parents Don’t Get Burned Out From The Kids Nope. It’s not the kids. We quit 7 years ago because of the system. When we relicensed in February 2024, it was for the kids. Because truth be told, we were terrified of the system. We were not ready to beg for support …
Our final week. It’s a week we never thought would come. At least not since the very beginning when we did have hopes that they could safely return home. These kids have now been in our care now for 18 months (older one) and since birth (10+ months) for the younger one. Four months ago, …
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. 9 Month Update: We’ve owned the Nex Playground for about 9 months now and I have to say that we still think it’s a ton of fun! The toddlers are especially enjoying it and I love that it’s a ‘gaming system’ I don’t mind them playing! The variety of …
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. What has your summer looked like so far? We’ve been keeping busy with a variety of activities, outings, and more. (If you’re looking for some ideas, I actually recently just shared this post: School Is Out But The Learning (and FUN) Doesn’t Have To Stop!). But today, I want …
As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualified purchases. About 3 years ago a feral kitten wondered onto our back porch. She was cute, scared, and hungry. Over the course of the next few months we slowly managed to tame her enough to get her into the vet’s office for shots and to be spayed. …
Thank you to Songmics Home for providing me with a sample in exchange for my honest review. As always, my opinions are my own. (This post has Amazon affiliate links.) If you have read any of my other reviews lately, you may know that we are in the process of moving. My husband and I …