Expecting a little boy – or newly birth one? Congratulations! Boys are awesome. I should know, because I have one…
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Each TOY or GAME has a STORY to share with kids. Today, it’s the CRAYON’s turn to tell its story…
August 3, 2014
My Bathing Beauty in Marimekko Swimwear
As you know, we’re “kind of” a swim family. If there’s a pool, most likely we’re there. It’s who we…
August 2, 2014
8 Things I Learned this Week
Each week seems to come and go like a fast engine train lately. It’s Sunday night and then all of…
How to teach through play ~ get out there and have a game of Hop-Scotch, just like Roman soldiers did……
How to Teach Through Play ~ the fun & history of Tic-Tac-Toe! Each TOY or GAME has a STORY to…
Teach Kids Through Play ~ the story of the Pogo Stick… Each TOY or GAME has a STORY – a…
July 27, 2014
The tough part of parenthood
This past weekend my son William was competing in the Long Course New England Championships in Dover, NH. He’s been…
OK, my husband is OBSESSED with Comic-Con. I’m talking… OBSESSED. Every year he tells me, “We should go!” We’ve just…
July 25, 2014
Short, Sweet & Hot ~ that time when you “give in” to a grandson’s wish to try an Atomic FireBall
Short, Sweet & Hot ~ that time when you “give in” to a grandson’s wish to try an Atomic FireBall!…
How to teach about a fun game while PLAYING it ~ Go grab a Wiffle Ball & Bat… Each TOY…
6 Simple Garden Ideas to get kids to “stop and smell the flowers”… My husband and I have 11 grandkids…
I was invited to attend a Disney Youth Sports Media Event July 13-15th in Orlando at Disney World, so we…
July 17, 2014
Letting your kids see you cry
I’m not a big crier. Sure, I cry, but it’s not something my kids see very often. Let’s put it…
I have 4 sons who are heavily involved in sports. If you read my blog regularly, you know that our…
July 16, 2014
The “Bite my Finger!” Game
My kids are good kids. And I’m not just saying that because they’re mine. My kids are good kids. They’re…
I’m in heaven this week. Disney. Sports. You can’t beat it here. I was invited to the Disney Youth Sports…
July 13, 2014
Baby Brian Is 5 Months Old!
Dear Baby Brian, You turned 5 months old yesterday, but it was a jam-packed day with lots of fun adventures,…
July 10, 2014
Victoria’s Month-to-Month Baby Photos
My sister in law Nicole got me the cutest “Month” stickers for my baby shower with Victoria last May. I…
My daughter turns 1 today. I still can’t believe I’m using the words, “my daughter.” Victoria is, for me… my…

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Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.





















