Planning my kids’ summer camp schedule is one of my least favorite things to do as a working mom. There are so many choices and it’s hard to know whether a camp is the right fit for your child and what to do if it’s not. Luckily we hit the jackpot with Galileo Summer Camp for our […]
In our house there are a few “bad” words that the kids are absolutely and completely forbidden to say, like “I hate,” “I can’t,” and “I’m bored.” But that doesn’t mean they don’t ever say say it - in other creative ways - or feel that way when we don’t have scheduled activities. How do […]
The joke around here is that our house could double as a shipping facility with all the packages continuously coming in and going out. But after heading back to work full-time, the freedom to shop in person just isn’t a luxury I enjoy anymore, so I am completely unapologetic about my dependency on online shopping and […]
If you thought DIY Batik Shirts were difficult to make - like I did before we tried this new activity - you are so wrong! Making Glue Resist Batik T-Shirts is actually super easy, super fun, and super cheap, especially if you already have glue and painting supplies handy. This is the perfect weekend activity you can […]
We just returned from one of our summer vacations and oh how much we will miss the good times together. To capture our memories, one of the things we do is a bedtime ritual called, “Review the Holiday,” where we recount the highlights of our vacation. A hands-on way to cement our happy memories is with […]
Hooray for vacation and stay at home days! Well, except for those days when the weather is too hot or too cold to get outside and run off all the extra energy from being cooped up. Even though we rotate toys - I hide stuffed animals in the attic and store birthday and holiday gifts in […]
Glitter, upcycling, and independent play: these are a few of my favorite things. When we received a box brimming with Glitter Glue, Painters Markers, School Glue and Glue Sticks from Elmer’s last weekend, I knew EXACTLY what we would do - get our craft on and create a homemade play town with items straight from […]
After our maiden voyage to Disneyland was such a magical success, we can’t wait to visit again. Short and sweet, here are our Top Ten Tips for Disneyland With Preschoolers. Don’t forget to check out our detailed post on Planning for Disneyland with Preschoolers, with tips on when to visit the park, what attractions not to […]
Disneyland is truly the happiest place on Earth. I hadn’t visited the park since 1987, so I was excited to take the kids (4 and 5 years old) on their maiden voyage, but I had no idea how absolutely magical the experience would be. Watching the children’s hearts nearly explode with joy was the best part […]
Keeping the kids occupied (meaning, not putting them in front of the TV and making sure they’re safe and not killing one another) while we prep dinner is sometimes challenging for us. A fun way to turn what can be a difficult time into an opportunity for learning is this simple Counting by Tens math […]
{Review} Galileo Summer Camp
Independence Building Boredom Busters
{Review} Amazon Prime Now
Glue Resist Batik T-Shirts
DIY Memory Box Display
DIY Board Games for Kids
Easy Homemade Play Town
Top Ten Tips For Disneyland With Preschoolers
Planning for Disneyland with Preschoolers
Easy Kitchen Math: Counting By Tens
April 30, 2013 in All Posts, Giveaways, Sponsored Posts
Mother’s Day is slowly creeping up and the kids and I haven’t started on any homemade gifts or cards for my mom yet. If you’re in the same boat, I have a collected a few fun Mother’s Day gift ideas and Mother’s Day card inspiration - both DIY and storebought - to show the special […]
November 12, 2012 in All Posts, Giveaways, Parenting, Sponsored Posts
Are you ready? Another freebie for you during this month’s Saying Thanks & Giving You Goodies giveaway project: THREE books from the What to Expect When You’re Expecting series! But before we get to that and all the great information this week’s giveaway holds, here’s a list of more obscure - but practical - tips […]
November 5, 2012 in All Posts, Giveaways, Sponsored Posts
A BIG BIG welcome to all you new readers that have fabulously shown up to share a little slice of our lives here at The Outlaw Mom Blog and BIG BIG hugs to you all who have been faithfully following along all this time. It’s November and a month when we’re conscious of and celebrating […]
May 25, 2012 in All Posts, Giveaways
I am so absolutely thrilled to be a part of MaryAnne at Mama Smiles’ Small Hands Creating Hope project! MaryAnne spearheaded this exciting fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in celebration of her thirty years of cancer survivorship. She put together an incredibly talented group of fellow bloggers who worked with their children or students to […]
January 3, 2012 in All Posts, Giveaways
My new header and buttons are up! Thanks so much to Thanh of Thanh Design for the fabulous blog styling! If you’ve been featured on the blog, please feel free to grab one of these lovely buttons (grab the code here): {Play} {Bake} […]
December 20, 2011 in All Posts, Giveaways, Parenting, Sponsored Posts
This post is sponsored by Serve from American Express. Sign up for Serve and receive $10 credit towards your first use. Comment below within the next 7 days for your chance to win an extra $100 credit to your account! How many wine-drinking girlfriends does it take to figure out how to pay the bill […]
December 15, 2011 in All Posts, Celebrate, DIY, Giveaways, Sponsored Posts
Well, we’re continuing on our homemade kick this holiday season with a Sequin Picture Frame, some Sequin Ornaments,and a Sparkly Treasure Box! Sequin Picture Frame You know I love glitter and sequins are just glitter amplified, so I LOVE sequins! This gift was so simple to make and my favorite because of the bright colors. I used […]
December 3, 2011 in All Posts, Bake, Celebrate, Giveaways, Sponsored Posts
Well, you know that all of our holiday gifts are going to be homemade this year, and you know that I love coffee (especially Peet’s), so of course I had to come up with at least one coffee-related present. Sure Peet’s Coffee Holiday Blend is festive, but it’s not exactly homemade. But, peppermint mochas and peppermint lattes […]
December 1, 2011 in All Posts, DIY, Giveaways, Sponsored Posts
One of the coolest, most defining features of our house - the Douglas Fir paneling in the 100+ year old part of our house - is also the bane of my decorating existence. The aesthetically hip, cabin-like walls are a great conversation point and make our home unique, but it means that I can’t put […]
November 21, 2011 in All Posts, Celebrate, Giveaways
It’s that time of year again - time to plan holiday menus, shop for holiday gifts, and order your holiday cards! Figuring out where to get modern holiday cards with designs that stand out in the sea of holiday tidings soon to flood your mailbox can be stressful. But lucky you: I’ve made it easier […]
