It’s time for board shorts and bikinis (I prefer a one piece!), which also means that it’s time for sunblock. However, is a little sunblock applied once enough to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays? Is that itsy bitsy teeny weeny polka dot bikini really the smartest thing to wear just because it’s…
Category: Summer
Stay Safe Out There: Summer Water Safety Tips
It’s summertime and you and your kids will most likely spend time cooling down in a pool, lake or ocean. What if I told you that your child could drown in less than two inches of water? I know, I just ruined all the nice thoughts you had about your next trip to the beach…
Fun Summer Activities for Kids
With summer here, your kids will have long days to keep themselves amused. Here are some great ideas for kids outdoor play to keep them busy and happy. Outdoor Play Activities Pour colored sand in with regular sand in a sandbox for more variety. Encourage kids to be more creative than just building sand castles….
MomSuits for Under $50
Hey gals! Its Jillian Rosado from the Jillian Rosado Blog back again this month with a post about something we’ve all been trying to put off, but inevitably it’s here and we need to face it together – bathing suit season! Or, as I call them… mom suits! So, Summer… It’s my fave season! I…
5 Ideas for a Kid Summer Staycation
Singing, “School’s out for the Summer,” but what do we do with our kids now? This is every mom’s thought, including how can you make the groceries you just bought last more than a day. You also think, “Laundry is sure to double by the end of the week.” Being a parent is even harder…
DIY Summer Popsicle Recipes
There isn’t much that sounds better than a delicious cold popsicle on a hot summer day. Here in Arizona, the temperature has already hit triple digits and we’re ready to cool down. What better way to do that than a nice cool treat? Since popsicle molds tend to vary on how many ounces they hold,…
Not Your Usual Summer To-Do List {with toddler}
Some of us scour the internet for places to go and activities to do with our little ones when we have time off. I’m no different, I’m always trying to expose him to new and different things {and keep him entertained so I don’t go insane}. This summer will be my first summer off in…
Girls Day in New York City: Tea at The Plaza Hotel & Anastasia on Broadway
In my family, there are lots of girls. We also love to go to tea rooms… a lot. Whenever we hear of one, we quickly coordinate a day we can all go to try the tea sandwiches, scones, petit desserts, and of course, clotted cream. This weekend we combined our love of all things tea…
Library Scavenger Hunt: An Outing for the Kids
Is the Dewey Decimal System still relevant? Like, do kids still learn about it? Well, if you head out to your local library, you’ll see those librarians are still filing books away according to the # groups and first few letters of the author’s last name. If you’re looking for a rainy day activity, find…
10 Ways to Get Your Kid(s) Engaged in Summer Reading
Many schools have called it quits for the summer and the kids are sleeping in late (if they’re older) or enjoying their first days of a relaxed and maybe non-existent schedule. When the new and exciting freedom that comes along with summer wears off, Moms and Basic Moms alike will be searching for ways to…