It's been almost a year since we gave our oldest daughter an old iPhone {wi-fi only} at the age of nine. Two kids having their own devices has brought on an entirely new realm of parental complexity. To ensure we were establishing a safe cell phone environment, we had honest conversations about cell phone and device etiquette and both signed a cell phone contract outlining basic rules of usage. Nothing over the top, just age appropriate guidelines. We continually have open communication, ...
Updated Patio with Kmart
One of my favorite things about owning a single-family home is having a front porch and backyard patio. Our outdoor spaces have become second living areas. After city living for over ten years, surviving condo life with no outdoor space or small balconies with the view of power lines and dumpsters, we appreciate and use every square foot! Because Tim had very little input on the interior of trampoline and garden. Our first summer in the house, we purchased an Kmart for the ...
Kmart Summer Blowout Sale + Our Top Picks
Did you have a great 4th of July holiday? We’ve been spending the last few weeks soaking up the Florida sun and I’m kinda proud of our killer tans. Living through so many months of dismal weather (thanks Chicago), nothing makes me happier than the sun, sand, swimming and lots of quality family time. Every summer we head to the Florida panhandle to visit my family {where I grew up}. It’s nice that my kids get to spend time with their cousins, GG, aunt and uncle and several of my childhood ...
