101 things to do this summer

Summer staycation ideas.

Memorial Day is behind us, my kids are out of school, and it’s the last day of May. In my mind that means that summer is (un)officially here! I love summertime but I know many parents dread the endless whine of–“I’m bored!” If that sounds familiar to you, I’ve compiled a list of 101 things to […]

Marvel shopping guide: gear for a true avenger

Marvel shopping guide. Gift ideas for people that love The Avengers.

If you love the Marvel movies like my family does then I’m sure you’ve got a favorite. Not just that, but I’m sure you’ve got some gear to go along with your obsession. There are so many cute and funny Marvel-themed items for sale out there. So today I’m sharing a Marvel shopping guide for […]

what to do at the Disney resort… without going to the parks!

Fun things to do at the Disneyland Resort. A young girl holds a Disneyland caramel apple.

We recently got back from a family vacation that we’d been planning for nearly a year. First we spent a few days in Carlsbad at Legoland. Then we drove up to Anaheim for a few days. My husband was attending a dental conference and I figured I could keep the kiddos entertained while he was […]

getting the perfect shot every time

You don't have to have "professional" equipment to take a great photo. Justine Young, mom and lifestyle blogger at Little Dove, shares some tips for getting the perfect shot every time.

As a busy mom with five kids under the age of eight I know how important photography is. Being able to capture a memory as quickly as possible is hard when you’re chasing after little ones. Add that I’m a blogger and it’s essential that I’m able to take decent pictures wherever I am with […]

7 reasons why I celebrate Mother’s Day

These are the seven reasons I celebrate Mother's Day, written by Justine Young from Little Dove blog.

Why do we celebrate Mother’s Day? I was thinking about this question the other day. I mean, it’s obvious that mothers should be celebrated. Whether they work at home, out of the home, stay at home, whatever–I think we can all agree that we work hard. When you think about the fact that we’re always […]