just for kicks
40 fun, free, and super low-cost activities to do with the kids
Sharing 40 fun, free, and super low-cost activities to do with the kids while we’re here at home. Hi friends! How’s the morning treating you so far? The Pilot was gone this week (he’s back today) but I just want to send a high-five to the amazing soul who recommended Pretty Woman for movie suggestions. I…
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hey there, April
Hi friends! How’s it going? I hope you’re doing well considering everything going on and staying safe and healthy. We’re still navigating each day by the hour and trying to find some sense of normalcy within such an unnatural situation. Each day is different and I’ve been trying to think of various ways to entertain…
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Friday Faves
Hi friends! How’s the week going? I hope you’re enjoying the morning so far and staying safe and healthy. The Pilot was gone for a bit of this week, so it’s been me and the girls, try to avoid going too stir crazy. We did get to this point lol. We’ve been taking the dogs…
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Friday Faves
Hey hey! The weekend is here! What do you have going on? Thank you for the wonderful comments on yesterday’s blog post. It’s nice to hear I’m not alone in feeling anxious about the world right now. I’m looking forward to spending this weekend with the fam, keeping the news far away from me, and…
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Friday Faves
Hi friends! Happy Friday! How’s the morning going so far? P and I are taking it easy this morning and going to a birthday party with Liv later today. They have three birthday parties this weekend and we have a date night planned. I’d love to hear what you have going on! One of the…
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Frida Kahlo salad
Hi friends! How’s the day going? I hope you’re having a great one so far. I’m off to take Livi to her first orthodontist appointment (what?) and meeting with a business partner later today. I’m hoping to catch an Orangetheory class in between editing the podcast episode for tomorrrow. I’d love to hear what you’re…
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Friday Faves
Hi friends! Happy Friday! What’s going on this weekend? We’re celebrating Kyle and Everly’s birthday with the fam, going to the opera (!), and having everyone over for Superbowl Sunday. I also have a huge book deadline Monday morning so in between the activities, I’ll have my computer out, and blue light-blocking glasses on, nerding…
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Friday Faves
Hi friends! Happy Friday! How’s the week treating ya? It’s been a great but busy one over here. This weekend, Liv is cheering at a basketball game (so fun!), we’re going to the Zoppe circus with friends, and also have a day date planned. I’d love to hear what you have going on! The other…
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Monday faves
Not even close to the same ring as “Friday Faves” but let’s just roll with it. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had a wonderful weekend. It was just me and the girls over here and we spent a lot of time outside – the weather has felt like dreamy San Diego weather…
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around the weekend + Livi’s Where’s Waldo party
Our weekend involved horseback riding and the Pilot in a Where’s Waldo outfit, so you know it was a good one. 😉 Happy Monday! How was the weekend? It was a festive one over here. We celebrated Liv’s birthday at Skate Country with all of her friends. There were 20 kids there, skating around,…
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Friday Faves
Hi friends! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? I’m sorry for disappearing a bit this week. My heart has been heavy and I’ve spent much of the week feeling helpless. My friend Juli posted an informative post about what you can do to help with the Australian wildfires here. I’m heartbroken over…
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Dry January and Sugar Detox
This post is about a Sugar Detox I’m currently doing, plus Dry January. If you think this would be a sensitive or triggering topic for you, please skip the rest of this post and I’ll see you back soon! Read on for more about our experience, what I’m doing, and some of my favorite recipes…
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