Essentials and Tips for a Great Pool Day

Essentials and Tips for a Great Pool Day

The best part about working in education, is no surprise, summers off! I love more than anything getting to spend that time with my kids. One of my kids favorite summer activities is the swimming pool. We are lucky enough to have a community pool that is walking...
Stress Free, Kid-Powered Meal Planning for Summer

Stress Free, Kid-Powered Meal Planning for Summer

As a school counselor and mom of two, I spend my days during the school year helping other families find calm in the chaos, and when summer hits, I need some of that structure myself! Summer break is a gift, but let’s be real: the long, unstructured days can get...
Date Night Ideas in Pittsburgh – North Hills

Date Night Ideas in Pittsburgh – North Hills

Planning the perfect date night can sometimes feel like a daunting task, especially if you’re looking for something unique and memorable. If you find yourself in Pittsburgh’s North Hills area (northern suburbs not far from downtown), you’re in luck!...
The Cutest Beach Pudding Dessert for Summer

The Cutest Beach Pudding Dessert for Summer

Every summer, my kids and I look on Pinterest for summer themed crafts and activities. One that they thought was really cute were summer themed dirt cups. We put our little spin on it and it turned out so delicious. This Beach Pudding is easy to make, requires only a...
How to Melt Crayons into Cute Shapes

How to Melt Crayons into Cute Shapes

When I was scrolling through dinosaur party decorations online, I found the most adorable silicone mold and knew I wanted to use it for something! The mold is normally used for chocolate, but I decided to use it for crayon party favors! Materials Lots of old crayons...