There is a walkway from the condo complex we are staying in to the beach. It’s a beautiful walk through a marsh to the ocean, and it’s the perfect spot for taking pictures. I don’t have a real camera. I just have my phone. But it takes pretty good pictures. So the other day I […]
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Sea Glass, the Tooth Fairy, and Poop
One of Number 4’s favorite things to do down here in North Carolina is look for sea glass and small stones that have washed up on the beach. I’ve been thinking about needing to spend more one-on-one time with each of the kids, and today when we got to the beach it was low tide. […]
Need cool shades for your kids that will last? Check out Speckaboo!
A couple months ago I was given some sunglasses to check out by Speckaboo. The kids loved them, but before I wrote a review, I wanted to have a chance to really check them out and see if they stood the test of my children who have never had a pair of sunglasses last more […]
Because it’s Sunday, dammit.
A couple weeks ago I declared that this upcoming school year was going to be the Year of No. A couple years ago I declared that I was going to stop working on Sundays and make sure I spent time recharging and connecting with my family. That Sunday thing kind of fell by the wayside. […]
5 Things You Can Do To Make A Trip To The Beach With Kids A Little Easier
Kids are always excited to go to the beach. Then you get there, and it takes approximately twelve seconds for the whining to begin. Here are five things you can do to keep the whining, crying, and discomfort at bay. 1) Cut the liner out of boys’ suits. Grown men might need that netting in […]
A Day at the Beach
We’ve been on vacation for three days now, and I’ve captured some pretty fun moments on camera. But don’t be fooled. A day at the beach isn’t really a day at the beach. There is more crying down here on vacation than there is at home. There is crying about it being too hot outside. […]