On Mother’s day, my kids’ eyes sparkle when they give me macaroni necklaces and glitter-heavy cards. They don’t see the mess they leave behind in the kitchen after they make me breakfast. Yet their faces beam when they bring buttery toast and coffee to me. Three pairs of hands tickle me awake on Mother’s Day, […]
Category Archives: Celebrations
BOO’ing has become a tradition in our household. It started a few years ago when I found the idea on Pinterest. It is a simple concept and a way to just surprise others and have a little holiday fun! So, what is BOO’ing? BOO’ing is like a “Secret Santa” for Halloween. It is also called “The […]
This cooking challenge may sound like the premise for a network reality show: Devise a kid-friendly Thanksgiving dinner that accommodates dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, nut-free and dairy-free guests. (Oh, and make sure it meets Thanksgiving dinner expectations for flair and flavor!) If you’re already a Paleo Pro, please comment on my post below. I’m a […]
What mom really wants this Mother’s Day. Hint hint, it’s not flowers! I’m a huge fan of the adage “it is better to give than to receive”. Every kid everywhere should be making something special for their mothers on this day. It is far better for them to learn the gift of giving especially when […]
We recently polled our contributors to find out their must-have items for the holidays. Not surprisingly, our moms needed a minute to refocus their thoughts and actually think about themselves for once this holiday season. Here’s the answer to the question, “What do moms really want for Christmas?” With this holiday wishlist, you’re sure to […]
Father’s Day ( June 21st) is coming up soon! Looking for fun ways to celebrate the special guy in your life? Check out my top 10 best ways to spend Father’s Day as a family. These activities are great for dads with different interests. It’s been a rough year for our guys especially with sports […]
Making a list and checking it twice can be both challenging and expensive during Christmas time. In an effort to save money and be able to give a token of appreciation to extended family, friends and work colleagues I found myself planning Christmas gifts a year in advance and looking at practical Christmas gift ideas. […]
Spring Break is right around the corner and there are so many great activities for kids in the Tampa area. Now that my kids are in their tween/teen years, the venues for fun definitely change. Chucky Cheese and the mall play area are in the past. Check out some recommendations by category that are great […]
TBM’s guide to patriotic parties all across the bay This Monday, fireworks, barbeques, and sticky, sugary, blue and red covered kids will be popping up across the country. This circus of patriotism and community gathering marks the next celebration of our country’s independence. If you’re still looking for a way to celebrate, look no further! […]
It’s the holiday season and my 3-year old and 9 month-old sons are bound to get tons of presents from generous family members and friends. After all, it’s so fun to pick out toys and books for little ones. We are very fortunate to have such thoughtful people in our lives who take the time […]