Big Kids (8+)

Summer camps are a great way for kids to learn, grow, and have fun during their break, but finding the right summer camp can be tough as a parent. This is especially true when you're searching for last-minute openings...

We know how hard the last 6 weeks have been for everyone. The transitions and sacrifices we have all had to make have been challenging to say the least. Which is why we are SO excited to launch the Staycay Giveaway...

March is National Nutrition Month, and it's a great time to encourage healthy nutrition habits for your kids. If you have a picky eater, it may feel like an uphill battle trying to get them to eat more fruits...

If you’re the parent of a teen, you may have already witnessed enough drama and extreme mood swings to rival an episode of “Real Housewives.”  But how do you know if what you’re seeing is typical teenage angst or...

Yesterday I went to see the “Sound of Freedom” and today I'm still at a loss for words and my heart is broken. This film has gripped my heart and stirred emotions that I literally can't express, but I...

Encore Creative Arts Camp is OPEN and ENROLLING for 2020 IN-PERSON camp sessions. YES, you read that right, Mama. In-person summer camps are back and you can be sure they have implemented all the required precautions (and then some) surrounding...

Youth 18 years and younger can ride buses, trolleys, and trains FREE beginning May 1, 2022. Gas prices are at record highs and summer activities are on the horizon. Who doesn't want a free ride? With the Youth Opportunity Pass,...

Most of us grow up with a lineup of holiday traditions, and this year I’m implementing Bake Day! Whether it’s the cookie decorating, the cleanup, the gifting, or the eating, there is a treat for everyone. This time, our...

It’s no secret that the chaos and stress of motherhood can pull you in a million directions, often away from spending quality time with your children. Can you imagine what it would be like if there were a solution...

August 22nd is National Tooth Fairy Day! The Tooth Fairy in 2022 hides a record-setting average of $5.36 per lost tooth under the pillow, according to the annual Original Tooth Fairy Poll®. That's an all-time high in the 24-year history of the...

Are you sick of telling your kids "when I was growing up all we did is play outside" when they tell you how bored they are?! Yeah, me too. But the reality is, they don't really have that option anymore. Until...

January is an important month, containing Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday, my daughter’s birthday, my nephew’s birthday, and it solidifies the start of a new year. We’re all renewed with a sense of readiness for change; set out with...