The Best Summer Activities for Kids {that will keep them busy AND give you space!}

Taking your kids to Disney World is one of those life goals that transcends all things, right? Whether you’ve dreamt of going to Disney World with toddlers, with preschoolers, with preteens, or any combination thereof, it’s as much of a rite of passage for parents as it is for the kids.

Man, I wish Harry Potter had been written just a few years earlier, so I could’ve had a Harry Potter birthday party at some point. Now, I just get to live vicariously through my kids. 🙂

Maybe it’s just me, but dinosaur toys are some of the most fun to buy and give as gifts to kids! My three kids are pretty much all dino-lovers (especially my 3-year-old and 6-year-old), so our house is filled with some of the best dinosaur toys and gifts around.

I have a feeling this year is going to be the year of Encanto-themed birthday parties! I mean, if you haven’t been singing “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” for the past two months straight, are you even a parent?

If you’ve ever attempted a dairy-free diet, you know it’s no easy task. Milk products and derivatives hide in the most unsuspecting places, so nearly everything feels off-limits.

So when I had to go dairy-free while breastfeeding my dairy-intolerant daughter 2 years ago, letting go of some of my favorite Trader Joe’s items was painful. No more Turkey Corn Dogs? Or Hatch Chile Mac & Cheese? No more Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches?!

Of course, over time, I discovered a whole new slew of Trader Joe’s favorites that fit right in with a dairy-free or even vegan lifestyle. And just in time for me to go dairy-free again for my son, who also has a dairy intolerance (it’s my curse in life).