As we head into Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start to Summer, whether you’re hosting a bbq, gearing up for vacation, or enjoying your backyard, we share tips and ideas for every budget. SUMMER POOL & PLAY The weather is heating up and families are looking to cool down. From pool parties or running […]

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Destination Orange County! It’s more than amusement parks and the mouse… it’s top beaches, boats and a world famous art scene. We share a closer look into the Southern California hot spot. BOATS & BALBOA BAY RESORT From a duffy to a yacht, boats are synonymous with Newport Beach. So when it comes to vacationing in Orange […]

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From camping under the stars to spending a day at one of Arizona’s many lakes, summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and be active. Whether your family is sleeping under the stars, to hiking or taking a dip in their backyard pool, we share some outdoor must-haves to make any adventure, great […]

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PROTECT SKIN, STAY FOCUSED ON PLAY As a Camp Director, for eight years, I saw how the sun can make, or break a camper or a staff person’s experience. As much as we love to be out in the sun and swim and be on the lake, too much, sun can cause sunburn.  One in […]

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Splish, Splash! Swim Basket The weather is warming up and that means spending more time outdoors! Whether you’re at the lake, beach, or in the pool, Coolibar swimsuits have UV protection that won’t wash off when the sun is out and the surf is up!  Their easy on/off zip front swimsuits are soft and comfortable, […]

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After an extra year of anticipation, all eyes are now on Tokyo as the Summer Olympics kick off! You can bet your kids are going to want to get in on all the action too… especially when they learn that 60 athletes competing from their hometown, with three members going for gold from the Magdalena […]

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Staying active while pregnant is easier said than done. With my first pregnancy I felt like I still had some control over my schedule and was able to carve out time for exercise, balance my workload better, and still have time for solid rest when needed. But this time around having an active toddler, working, […]

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As a parent we invest a lot in our families and especially our kids, but with May here, our focus shifts solely to Mom as Mother’s Day quickly approaches. There are so many great gift ideas from flowers to brunch, jewelry to chocolate but if you’re like me, experiences are your favorite. And, as a […]

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“I’m BORED!” We’ve all said it or heard it one time or another during summer break. I remember my mom telling us that we couldn’t watch TV and now we as parents are telling our kids the same thing. “No screen time.” But as summer break goes on, we either find ourselves wanting the kids […]

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