Ages + Stages

  Encouraging teenagers to find hobbies they are passionate about is not always easy. Electronics tend to come easily for the teens in our home, but we are consistently encouraging them to broaden their horizons outside of the electronic space....

We love dining out as a family, and along with our beautiful beaches and great local attractions, there are some amazing restaurants here! But, if your kids are anything like mine, you may spend $$$ on a kid’s meal they decide...

School is back in session, holidays are around the corner, but that doesn't mean we aren't still on the lookout for fun adventures we can enjoy with our littles. Although my child is not yet ambulatory (hey there stroller...

My warmest childhood memories all revolve around my grandparents. I was blessed enough to know all four of my grandparents as a child, to know and love them well. My great grandmother passed away when I was young but...

SUMMER! It's finally here and we have such high hopes for grilling, chilling, beaching, ALL of it! We believe in living intentionally, but we also know that over the summer, that's not always simple. It's all too easy to fall...

November is flying by, but in this edition of The Rundown we're bringing you all the spots we've found around town to see the big guy. Break out the planners and get your Santa Sightings scheduled! From Santa arrivals,...

My son was recently in Orlando, Florida without any member of his family. He's highly supervised, of course, but this was the first time he/any of my children have been away from us for a school trip. He was...

Being a new mom of 3 kiddos, all in car seats and under the age of five, I have recently found myself in the conundrum of needing a BIGGER car.    I currently drive a Lexus RX and am in LOVE...

The nominations are IN! Who will be the 2018 Destin 30a Mom of the Year? It's going to be a really REALLY tough call. We are so grateful to each and every one of you who took time out...

  The Subscription Box That Makes Reading More Fun! (referral link used in this post that offers you a discount as well. yay!)   “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney" Getting my...

One of the first things we explored upon moving to Walton County was the library. We came from a place that spoiled us- stacks and stacks, fantastic children’s programs, and a checkout limit of 50 items. There was a...

Ever feel like as soon as your kids go back to school, daycare, or mother's day out, they come home with some mega-germ that leaves them sick for a week?   Yup!  It happens to us every year.  my son with...

Who knew there was a National Tooth Fairy Day?!? Not ME- and I'm a dentist {LOL}. Guess I better get with the program! In honor of this most special day, I'm here to share some FUN ideas you may not...

Time is the topic on my mind a lot these days, as there just doesn't seem to be enough of it. Is that a mom thing or is that an age thing? When my kids were little and not yet...