Living in Florida definitely has its perks— and Disney World is high on the list. With the generosity of family and friends, we were able to spend two days at Magic Kingdom and one day at Animal Kingdom. It was the first vacation we took as a family where we actually felt like we were [...]
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Spring Lunch: An indoor picnic
Written by contributor Marieke Beeler of M for Mommy. With Earth Day on April 22 and spring weather arriving in many parts of the world; it’s time to get outside. And what better way to be outside than to have a picnic? A local park, the zoo, local gardens, or simply your back yard are great [...]
POSTED BY ON April 19, 2012 | Comments { 6 }
Five tips for family road trip fun
Written and photographed by Josh and Jenny Solars of The Happy Family Movement. It’s unfortunate that the family road trip has gone the way of cassette tapes. Sure, there are still families out there that love to go on road trips, but we seem to be in the minority. And hey, I understand… it’s not easy [...]
POSTED BY ON April 6, 2012 | Comments { 4 }
Top 12 things to bring on a road trip with children
A road trip with kids should be fun! My husband and I have done thousands of miles on the open road and just started adding kids into the road trip mix. These 12 items will help keep the fun level high and also help keep sanity along the way. My hope is that you make [...]
POSTED BY ON March 30, 2012 | Comments { 3 }
Re-Use Plastic Eggs to Make Cool Musical Sound Shakers
Make musical sound shakers and enhance listening skills with this cool easter egg activity. You get to re-use your plastic eggs and recycle your egg cartons with one awesome easter craft. I pinky promise this activity is quick and easy. We had so much fun making our own egg shakers with different sounds. Zoe was [...]
POSTED BY ON March 29, 2012 | Comments { 10 }
Road trip with kids: Los Angeles, CA to Tampa, FL
Last June, we did the road trip of our lives. We were moving across country and found the cheapest way to do it was ourselves. So we bought a trailer and packed up our belongings and made a road trip out of it. We were crazy. We were wild. And we sure had fun! We [...]
POSTED BY ON March 29, 2012 | Comments { 2 }
Geocaching with Kids: The Ultimate Treasure Hunt
Are you ready to take your family on a geocaching adventure? With spring around the corner, now is the perfect time to explore the outdoors and hunt for some treasure. Geocaching with kids is awesome! We have been geocaching since 2006 and absolutely love it. It’s practically free, gets you outdoors and makes you feel [...]
POSTED BY ON March 16, 2012 | Comments { 15 }
Weekend Adventure: Farmer’s Market
Thank you Gabrielle of Design Mom for inviting another series of posts on “Loving the place you live.” I moved to Florida from California eight months ago and am exploring like crazy! Florida hasn’t grown on me easily, which you can read in my last “loving the place you live” post. Yet this week, the farmer’s market [...]
POSTED BY ON March 9, 2012 | Comments { 6 }
Strawberry Heaven: Plant City, FL
I have moved 11 times in the past 10 years. It’s part of what makes me tick— I always enjoy a new home to decorate and a new town to explore. Yet something about this last move from Southern California to Florida was a little bit harder for me to swallow. I think it’s a [...]
POSTED BY ON February 27, 2012 | Comments { 12 }
Birthday: Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
We celebrated Zoe’s 3rd birthday with an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party theme. We served tea, sandwiches and pizza on reusable plates from Crocodile Creek.
POSTED BY ON February 24, 2012 | Comments { 6 }
Bike riding with kids: Life in the bike lane
Bike riding with kids Ever thought of trading in your car for your bike? What about with three kids in tow? The Hays family has found a way to make bike riding with kids a part of their DNA and have definitely inspired me. Whether it is commuting to work, running errands or going to church— they [...]
POSTED BY ON February 17, 2012 | Comments { 18 }
The Dutch Way
Last fall, I had the most amazing opportunity to spend two weeks in the Netherlands with my sister. No kids, no significant others— just sister time. It was long overdue and definitely worthwhile. While biking through the streets of Haarlem, we saw this awesome family bike. I love it! Looks like you can fit an [...]
POSTED BY ON February 2, 2012 | Comments { 5 }
Craigslist 101: From a mom’s perspective
After I featured my second-hand home on Family Sponge and Design Mom, I received a variety of comments regarding my love for Craigslist. Some people were totally on board and shared stories about things they have scored, while others shared their fear about it. Four years ago, I remember going on my first Craigslist adventure [...]
POSTED BY ON January 30, 2012 | Comments { 9 }
A simple destination wedding: Maui, Hawaii
I got married almost 7 years ago. And honestly I don’t feel the seven year itch coming on either. Maybe because my husband and I decided to scratch each other’s backs and fall in love with one another year after year. Love is a choice. And I am so happy I made the choice to [...]
POSTED BY ON January 27, 2012 | Comments { 3 }
Neighborhood Tour: Charlottenburg, Berlin
Our very first Family Sponge neighborhood tour is of Charlottenburg, which is a beautiful neighborhood in Berlin, Germany. Founder and hair style enthusiast of Berlin Hair Baby is sharing her neighborhood with us today. So grab your coffee and join us for a stroll through the Berlin streets. Lake Lietzensee This lake is five minutes from [...]
POSTED BY ON December 22, 2011 | Comments { 5 }
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1. Adopt a plant-based diet with green smoothies
2. Start using coconut oil (for almost everything)
3. Ditch the paper towels and use cloth napkins
4. Make Trash to Treasure Art Projects with your kids
5. Unplug the TV and reconnect with your family
6. Furnish your home with second-hand treasures
7. Be the change you wish to see
8. Teach your kids responsibility and effort with important work—chores.
9. Save the world we live in and bike around town
10. Upgrade your kitchen to eco-friendly pots and pans
