Valentine’s Day is usually celebrated with lots of sweet treats. Every store is stocked with a variety of chocolates, cakes, candy and cookies. It can be a challenge finding a nutritious substitute perfect for Valentine’s Day. If you’re looking for a healthy alternative for your child, I can help. Here’s six simple but nourishing snacks […]
Author Archives: Tricia Sportsman
Today, it’s important for everyone to learn about our country’s past in order to create a better future. Black history is an important part of American history. As a parent, you may want to shield your kids from America’s ugly past but that knowledge is how we create progress and build a better country. First […]
Giving a good book as a gift is one of my favorite things to do. I give my kids at least one book for almost every occasion and am always looking for new ones. If you’re one of the people trying to stick to the four Christmas gift rule or are just in search of some new ideas, […]
It’s that time of year again where mothers are given a small portion of the credit they deserve for all of the superwoman-esque things they do on a daily basis. Some mothers will get flowers or brunch at their favorite restaurant. Others may get a day off to go to a spa or have some […]
Celebrate America’s birthday with these 5 easy 4th of July crafts for kids. They are festive and fun to make at the kitchen table or outside on the patio. If you’re attending one of the many events in the Tampa Bay area, these are perfect for the events. Your family can wear matching flag shirts or the […]
My plans to celebrate my husband this Father’s Day include a mix of giving him alone time as well as some family time with all four of us. Unless my kids make him something (note to self, search Pinterest for easy dad craft ideas), I don’t plan on getting him a gift. This is mostly […]
Thanksgiving is a holiday we decorate for, but I will admit it is not done on the same level as Halloween or Christmas. It is usually a little more simple, a few pumpkins, some leaf crafts, and of course some turkey hand prints. I rounded up 5 of our family favorite Thanksgiving handprint crafts. They are […]
Get in the holiday spirit with these kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day activities. Saint Patrick’s Day is a popular holiday that is observed on the 17th of March. It originally started as a religious holiday but it has become a celebration of the Irish culture. As a parent, each holiday brings the opportunity to celebrate in unique ways. […]
Are you looking for a good Halloween movie to watch with your family this October? It can be hard to find a Halloween movie that the whole family will enjoy. It’s either too scary for the youngest, too babyish for the big kids, or you’ve seen it a 1000 times! Well, gather the family, pop […]
The calendar says it’s fall and pumpkin spice everything, but one foot out the door reminds me I won’t be seeing any fall leaves this year. Growing up in the Midwest I long for those endless Fall days. When the leaves started changing from green to yellow and eventually burnt orange to bright red. Letting […]