This post is sponsored by Carter’s; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. The first two thoughts I have whenever I find out someone is having a baby are: What a blessing! Must. Buy. Baby. Clothes. Now. Nothing awakens my shopping bug like learning that a new itty bitty is on the way,…
Category: Kids
Second Grade Rocks!
It’s been a few weeks since Ayva started the second grade, and I couldn’t let the month go past without giving an update on how things are going. When Ayva first went to kindergarten a couple of years ago, I thought that would be the pinnacle of excitement for her elementary school years. I was…
Raising a Well-Rounded Athlete
If you have a child, it is inevitable that they will get physically hurt at some point in their lives. It might happen when they’re little and they fall from the play structure at preschool. Maybe it won’t happen until they’re older and they get injured playing soccer, or doing gymnastics. I don’t know when,…
Back to School Shopping at Great Mall
Back to school shopping at Great Mall in Milpitas was fun! Find out more in this sponsored post. Last weekend, Ayva and I decided to have a little bit of girl time by heading down to Great Mall in Milpitas. It’s an outlet mall with brand-name specialty shops, plus department stores and food options. We wanted…
Critical Thinking is Cool with Lakeshore Learning
Well, folks, the time is here. Early morning wake up calls, disagreements about what to pack for lunch, and forgotten projects that are due tomorrow. Yup, the kids are headed back to school. Even with some of the challenges, and after a really incredible summer, I’m looking forward to the start of a new school…