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StarLux Games: The Perfect COVID Family Game

May 3, 2020

I received a Starlux Glow Battle Game in exchange for this post, however all views expressed are my own. We’re going on six weeks of a shelter-in-place stay-home executive order here in the state of Oregon. And for a family of five with two, full-time working parents and three kids navigating Crisis Survival School, things […]

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Swimming Pool Safety Advice for Parents

March 20, 2020

Are you looking forward to summer? The summer months are hot, sticky, and often a little unbearable, which is why so many families head to their local swimming pool to cool down and have fun. It’s easy to assume a visit to the pool is a safe way to spend an afternoon, and if done […]

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5 Awesome Reasons to Take Your Kids Camping

March 3, 2017

Camping is a lot of work, especially if you are going with children. You’ve got to prepare a lot, set up the camp, and then clean up everything. However, camping also teaches your kids a lot of important skills. Here are five reasons why you should take your kids camping: 1. Allows Kids to Connect […]

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The Week The Blog Stood Still…Summer Edition

August 15, 2016

It’s been a fantastic summer. And I’m not just talking about all the fun things my kids have done like summer camp, art camp, soccer camps, or family vacation trips out of town. The summer has also been FANTASTIC on the blog! I’ve had guest posts, stories and original content scheduled every week for months… […]

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4 Ways to Plan the Perfect Family Picnic – Guest Post by Jennifer

July 11, 2016

One of my favorite ways to bond with the kids is by going on a lazy afternoon picnic. My parents took me on lots of picnics as a child, and it’s a tradition I loved to carry on with my own family. I think that it’s one of the best ways to get the kids […]

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A Vacation from Summer Vacation

June 20, 2016

This post contains links from third parties. I have been compensated to include them. Every year I complain about not having any real summer plans, then summer hits and it feels like time. Just. Wont. Slow. Down! So this year, I am wise to this problem, and prepared. Maybe too prepared… Last week was the last […]

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Hi! I'm Wynter. Wife to Jonathan and mama to Chloe, Adaya and Liam. I am a writer, artist, MarCom professional, freelance editor, and an avid gardener, TV lover and chocolate-covered cherries addict. Come back here each week for new, powerful stories of motherhood from real moms across the mother spectrum. Read More…

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