Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram *Little Jesus, Little Me Sweet book with the main character being Jesus as a little toddler. This is my favorite from the... Continue Reading →
A Back-to-School Tradition
It's that time of year - back-to-school season! Remember when the sales on school supplies started at the end of August and we school started after Labor Day? Well, gone are those days! Our family is not particularly great at keeping traditions, but we great at eating ice cream, so I guess having a "surprise" back-to-school... Continue Reading →
Books for Young Readers [July 2017]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *The Bedtime Book Sometimes I can't sleep, so I have different sleeping strategies. One time I DID try counting sheep, all the... Continue Reading →
Books for Young Readers [June 2017]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *The Berenstain Bears Bless Our Gramps and Gran This book is about grandparents. My favorite part is the pictures of Noah with... Continue Reading →
San Leandro Public Library [Library Tour]
The next stop on our Library Tour Summer Series is the San Leandro Public Library. (This post is by Melody with italicized comments from Mom.) I've had a lot of great memories at this library. When I was little, even though my parents worked a lot, my mom rarely missed bringing the four of us kiddos... Continue Reading →
San Leandro Marina Park [Parks + Playgrounds]
Next in our Parks + Playgrounds Summer Series is San Leandro Marina Park. This is not a complete recap of our time at the San Leandro Marina Park. We were meeting friends at the playground after we took our walk around the loop/Faro Point, but I miscommunicated our exact location since there are two playground... Continue Reading →
Pleasanton Public Library [Library Tour]
Pleasanton Public Library was the second library in our Library Tour Summer Series. The front of the library had statues. The first one we thought was cool - a girl reading. The second statue/s we saw was of a girl reading, too. I'm assuming it's her brother she's reading to. That reminds me of me... Continue Reading →
Fremont Main Library [Library Tour]
First in our Library Tour Summer Series is Fremont Main Library. This is the front of the library. You can't see it, but there's also benches where you can sit and a return book drop at the front of the library. Instead of electronic book returns, they have a hole in the wall that you... Continue Reading →
Love Letters from God: Bible Stories for a Girl’s Heart
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. LOVE LETTERS FROM GOD: Bible Stories for a Girl’s Heart Released: April 4, 2017 Author: Glenys Nellist Illustrator: Rachel Clowes Publisher: Zonderkidz Price: $16.99 Page Count: 32 Ages: 4-8 Website | FB | Twitter MELODY (AGE 10) What is it about: This book is about different girls, who,... Continue Reading →
Books for Young Readers [May 2017]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Zondervan Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Here's a look at some new resources from Zondervan this month for your family: *Jesus Loves Me! I like that this book uses animals to express the feeling of the story. I also liked the text... Continue Reading →
Library Tour [Summer 2017]
Note: Check out other activities in our Summer Series! Summer Break! [Summer Series Repost] Whether these two little words bring you feelings of panic or happiness, we probably all have to agree that we have to find a rhythm for our summer days so we don't feel overwhelmed by feelings of having too much OR... Continue Reading →
Simple Green Smoothies Round #2
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. What is Simple Green Smoothies? [Repost] I heard of Simple Green Smoothies a few years ago, but because I'm not one to complicate food prep (why do more than I need to if everyone eats fruits plain as it is), I never gave it... Continue Reading →
Kid Food [Summer 2017]
Note: Check out other activities in our Summer Series! Summer Break! [Summer Series Repost] Whether these two little words bring you feelings of panic or happiness, we probably all have to agree that we have to find a rhythm for our summer days so we don't feel overwhelmed by feelings of having too much OR... Continue Reading →
Kinsa Digital Smart Ear Thermometer for Baby, Kid and Adult
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. KINSA SMART EAR THERMOMETER Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Here's the thermometer in the package: It comes with a Quick Start Guide, instruction booklet, thermometer, batteries, and a cover for the part that goes in the ear. I downloaded the Kinsa app... Continue Reading →
Afternoon Art [Summer 2017]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Note: Check out other activities in our Summer Series! Summer Break! [Summer Series Repost] Whether these two little words bring you feelings of panic or happiness, we probably all have to agree that we have to find a rhythm for our summer days... Continue Reading →
Parks + Playgrounds [Summer 2017]
Note: Check out other activities in our Summer Series! Summer Break! Whether these two little words bring you feelings of panic or happiness, we probably all have to agree that we have to find a rhythm for our summer days so we aren't overwhelmed by feelings of having too much OR too little to do.... Continue Reading →
Summer Activities [Summer 2017]
Summer Break! Whether these two little words bring you feelings of panic or happiness, we probably all have to agree that we have to find a rhythm for our summer days so we don’t feel overwhelmed by feelings of having too much OR too little to do. Our family has had summers of both those... Continue Reading →
10-Day Kick Start Update #2 [Simple Green Smoothies]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Last week, we invited you to join us for a Green Smoothie Challenge. How are you doing? What have you tried and liked? We'll do a wrap-up when we end mid-May, but for now, here's a look at our "green" smoothies from Day... Continue Reading →
Summer Reading Programs 2017
It is always a fun bonus when there's a prize for reading books. I'll add to this list as the programs start and updates as we finish them! 🙂 TIP: Make sure to have a timer on hand to track those minutes! Pizza Hut BOOK IT! App is great for this!! Read LAST YEAR'S POST to... Continue Reading →
10-Day Kick Start Update #1 [Simple Green Smoothies]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. A few days ago, we invited you to join us for a Green Smoothie Challenge. How are you doing? What have you tried and liked? We'll do a wrap-up when we end mid-May, but for now, here's a look at our "green" smoothies... Continue Reading →
Tips for Traveling with Kids
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. We'll be adding to this list, but here are some super quick thoughts I had from this trip. Some items are more specific to a trip to the city like Washington, D.C. and less specific to...say our time in the Australian rainforest. HAVE A... Continue Reading →
Moy Chronicles 