Road Tripping with Kiddos
Road trips are undoubtedly one of the best parts of summer. Taking them however can be a little difficult when you have younger children. On the one hand they're enriching and a great way to spend time with your kids, but little ones get bored easily and of children despise long car rides. Keep kids engaged throughout the road trip by having them look for exit, city, and road signs. Little eyes love looking for land marks and things that are new and different. You can show older kids how to read a map and have them look for…
Free Things to Do in Houston this Spring
There is a ton to do in Houston, but today we're featuring activities that are free and perfect for late spring and the early summer months. School will be out soon and hyperactive kidlets will be begging to be entertained! So without further adieu, here's a wide range of free activities in Houston. Miller Outdoor Theatre- Featuring eight months of free outdoor shows and entertainments in the form of dance, music, and theatre. They have special performances for children throughout the day from March to October as well as shows geared towards older kids and adults at night. It's a…
Netflix Lessons on Lying | #StreamTeam
Whether we like it or not, lies are a part of life. Adults, teenagers, and kids alike tell lies in an attempt to stay out of trouble, to protect others and to make others happy. Some lies, like the white lies that we tell everyday are harmless. We say we're good to avoid getting into a discussion about our tiring, chaotic day filled with family drama and we tell our kids that Santa is real and can totally deliver gifts to every kid in the world on one single night. Other lies however, aren't that harmless. Like when you catch…
Three Things That You And Your Kids Should Expect From Your Intrepid Trip
There are countless sights and experiences to be enjoyed within New York City. The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a unique kind educational institution that you will love, especially if you want to get a glimpse of legendary aircrafts and Space Shuttles. While its preservation as a floating museum has been well documented, there are some amazing sights that tell an interesting story about the ventures which the United States has taken into the space, the air and the sea. What can you expect when climbing on board? Mach-Speed Excitement Before entering the physical ship, you will be…
Must Have Photo Editing Apps for Summer | #tech
While there are millions of apps in both the Google and Apple store with photography in mind, there are a few apps that stand out above all the rest. A few of them aren't free, but they're definitely worth the couple bucks that you'll pay for them. VSCO Cam (iOS and Android) There isn't a day that I'm not singing the praises of VSCO Cam. This app is the bomb. One, it's free. Two, the filters are some of the most realistic filters that I've come across in a photo editing app. It's uber user friendly and you can turn…
Home Remedies to Ease Spring Allergies
As the spring allergy season approaches in full swing, individuals like us who find ourselves sneezing at every flower we pass by, and almost yearning for colder weather just to alleviate the itching, may consider seeking relief at a health care medical clinic chiang mai. You may also consult your doctor to learn how allergy drops make a difference. While allergy pills and immunotherapy for allergy treatment are always the best option, there are also several awesome home remedies that you can use to get relief before you run to the store for some. These remedies are trusted and…
Direct Energy’s Military Discount is Helping Veterans #DEcares
Thank you to Direct Energy for sponsoring today’s post and inspiring me to help out the military veterans in my community. As my mom and I were driving in a nearby town this week, we noticed that on several street corners there were panhandlers with signs asking for money, food, jobs, etc. The sad truth of the matter is that many of these people we passed were Veterans. These men and women have seen and endured things that those of us who are civilians could never imagine in our wildest dreams. Are they all lazy? Do they not want to…
The Incredible Benefits of Getting a Family Pet
Lots of us fondly remember our childhood pets. Whether it was a dog, cat, hamster or ferret, we look back at our friendship with them and smile. So it's understandable that we might want the same for our kids. But with our busy lives, how can we be sure that we have time for a pet, and that the kids will pitch in and help to look after it? If you're having doubts about whether to get a family pet, there are lots of excellent reasons that could convince you that it's the right thing to do. Pets can help…
Sleep in the Digital Age
Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you finding yourself tossing and turning throughout the night only to wake to the day with a groggy head? There is a good chance your phone, tablet, or other piece of technology is having a detrimental effect on the amount of ZZZs you are actually getting. If you are like the 89% of adults who have at least one electronic device in your room at night, you may be suffering the problematic effects being caused by the ambient light emitted from that device. This can wreak plenty of havoc with your circadian rhythm and…
Disney Movies of the Past on Netflix | #StreamTeam
February is definitely a Disney month in the BTK household! All month, we prepare for The Entertainer's birthday party which has a Disney Side theme! A couple of weeks ago, I decided to go through the list of Disney movies for ideas, and there were some movies that I'd either forgotten about or had no idea that they were even Disney movies! We decided to take that list and to turn to Netflix for ideas and much needed refreshers on Disney movies of the past! Did you know that Fantasia came out in 1940, and then in 2000, Disney restored…