After our 3-day stay in Phoenix, we drove to Sedona for the rest of our trip. Phoenix was fun but Sedona was otherworldly. If you're looking for ideas for things to do in Sedona, AZ with children, here is what we did..... We stayed at Andante Inn of Sedona which is located on the main state route in the middle of Sedona overlooking amazing red … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
DIY: Trash and Recycling Center
DIY TRASH & RECYCLING CENTER We recently completed a DIY trash and recycling center hack. The trash bin with a butcher block we've built by hacking a kitchen cart with wire baskets 6 years ago started to fall apart. I really liked the fact that trash can was hidden and we had the additional space to use as either a cutting board when … [Read more...]
Family Travel: Things to do in Phoenix, AZ with children
LOTS OF THINGS TO DO IN PHEONIX ARIZONA WITH CHILDREN We just came back from an unforgettable Spring Break vacation in Phoenix, Sedona and Grand Canyon. Arizona offers some spectacular sights and experiences. Even though we spent 8 full days actively visiting places, there are still many places left to go back and visit. There are more … [Read more...]
Daily themes for after school family fun
As full-time working parents of children attending public school, after school time is particularly invaluable for us. Their school ends early afternoon. They attend extracurricular programs after school 4 days of the work week. I or my husband can pick them up usually around 5-6 pm. That leaves us around 2,5-3,5 hours to have some type of family … [Read more...]
20 Thermos school lunch ideas
Since Chicago Public schools changed their food provider to Aramark about 4 years ago, I've been packing school lunch for my kids at home every single school day. Their school food is not only unhealthy but also unappetizing due to the fact that their school doesn't have its own kitchen so the food is prepared and heated up at another school's … [Read more...]
DIY: Dry erase whiteboard wall
I've been planning to turn one of the large walls in our basement into a dry erase whiteboard for a long time. I even purchased a set of dry erase paint, black chalkboard paint and magnetic primer but as always things got in the way. When I started to get ready and finally paint the wall, I read that dry erase paints had an expiration date and they … [Read more...]
Packing list for traveling with school age children
Luggages packed and closed 10 mins before we left for the airport. Since we use a set travel packing list and everyone is responsible for their own stuff, we tend to procrastinate as much as possible. I still have that feeling like I forgot something though. Does that happen to you? #familytravel A post shared by Practical Mama (@practicalmama) on … [Read more...]