I’m still trying to wrap my head around the fact that it is summer and my kids are done with school. In the fall of 2014, I had a sophomore and freshman in high school, a 1st grader, and then a 2 and 1 year-old at home with me.
Now that the school year has come to an end once again, I am now the mother of a junior and sophomore in high school, a second grader and a 3 and 1.5 year old at home.
It amazes me how much they have all grown and changed since the beginning of the school year.
Zack Sophomore Year — Fall 2014 – Spring 2015
Libby Freshman Year — Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Alexander 1st Grade – Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Ellenore at Home — Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Joey at Home — Fall 2014-Spring 2015
Alexander and Ellie — Fall 2014-Spring 2015
The Littles — Fall 2014-Spring 2015
It’s crazy to see all of the physical changes in all of them and they all continue to amaze me with their awesomeness!
If you have a dad who is techy and loves all geeky things like my husband Alex does then you have to stop in at Best Buy and check out the 3DRobotics Solo Drone because it’s basically a camera on steroids that can fly and it’s like the coolest thing ever!
The 3DRobotics Solo Drone is an intelligent and the first to support full control of a GoPro camera while delivering live HD video either wirelessly to a mobile device or a live broadcast using the controllers HDMI port.
The 3DRobotics Solo Drone runs two 1GHz computers (one on the drone and one in the controller) and they are connected with a powerful, dedicated Wi-Fi signal giving users the ability to do all kinds of amazing things!
Solo, the Smart Drone, is the first-ever drone that is powered by two integrated Linux computers which makes it the easy for anyone to capture the perfect shot!
Features
The 3DRobotics Solo Smart Drone has some amazing features that won’t disappoint!
Smart Shot modes including cablecam, orbit, selfie and follow me
An ergonomic controller built specifically for aerial photography
A pause button to stop Solo midflight any time
Easy to control whether you are a beginner or a pro
One-button, automatic flight controls including take off, land and return home
GoPro campatible offering in-flight access to the GoPro controls
Drone Deals
Between now and July 11th 2015, you can get a FREE Solo Smart Battery (Reg. Price: $149.99) when you purchase the 3DR Solo Drone (Sku: 5354101) at Best Buy.
*Disclaimer: Offer valid with purchase of the 3DR Solo Drone SKU: 5351035
Get It at Best Buy
You can get your own 3DRobotics Drone Solo as well as other great accessories at Best Buy starting at $999.
I remember as a kid in the 80’s seeing this commercial for the first time and singing the catchy tune over and over and over.
Honeycomb’s big…yeah yeah yeah!It’s not small…no no no!Honeycomb’s got…a big big bite!
It didn’t take long after that for my mom to buy me a box of Honeycomb cereal and moments after that, I was hooked.
Now here I am, 36 years old and a mother of 5 children who love Honeycomb cereal and can’t get enough of that big big crunch!
It’s a Celebration
This year, Post Honeycombcereal is turning 50 years old! Since 1965, Honeycomb’s one-of-a-kind playful shape and sweet honey taste have made the cereal a breakfast classic that is not only great in the bowl, but also a flavorful addition to treats.
Delicious Treats
Honeycombs aren’t just delicious when served in a bowl with milk, they also can be a great snack or treat like this delicious Honeycomb Monkey Munch.
Honeycomb Monkey Munch is super easy to make and only requires 4 ingredients and it is a delcious treat. It’s so good that the kids won’t want to stop eating it and that’s okay because Honeycomb cereal has:
8g of whole grain per serving*
Excellent source of vitamin D
Low in fat and cholesterol-free
10 essential vitamins and minerals
If you ask me, that’s a great reason to snack on Honeycomb cereal all the time!
You can visit the Post Foods website for a variety of recipe ideas incorporating the cereal or feel free to explore your creative limits and develop your own.
How do you like your Honeycomb cereal?
I like mine straight out of the box!
Get the Recipe
You can whip up your own batch of Honeycomb Monkey Munch using the recipe below.
After our recent mini-vacation to the Blue Harbor Resort & Spa and seeing the kids and Alex enjoy the Riptide Surf Simulator and all of the awesome water slides, I’m beginning to think it might be time to add a GoPro camera to our family.
Just in time for Father’s Day, the GoPro HERO+LCD makes it’s way to Best Buy and it seems like the perfect time to gift one and start making more memories!
Capture It
I can just see Alex and the kids in the pool with the GoPro HERO+ LCD in hand capture some awesome 1080p60 video as well as some 8MP photos.
With the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the GoPro easily connects to the GoPro App for shot preview, total camera control and of course, easy sharing to your favorite social media platfroms like Instagram and Facebook.
These amazing features make it easier to capture your incredible family moments!
Father’s Day Deals
Grab a GoPro HERO+ LCD just in time for Father’s Day and take advantage of these offers!
HERO+LCD (Sku 6954009) with free 32GB Extreme Plus memory card (Sku 9387066). Valid 6/14-6/20
Free $50 Best Buy Gift Card with purchase of the GoPro HERO4 Silver (Sku 8374096) or GoPro HERO4 Black (Sku 8374078). Valid 6/7-6/20
What are you waiting for? Start capturing those precious memories today!
If you are looking for a destination for a great family getaway you should consider a visit to Blue Harbor Resort & Spa in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
Blue Harbor Resort is the #1 resort on Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan Coast and offers 180 hotel rooms and 64 villas. Our family was recently fortunate to visit Blue Harbor for 3 days/2 nights and check out everything they have to offer.
Now, as you can probably imagine, traveling as a group of 7 we tend to need a lot of stuff and we take up a lot of space. Thankfully, Blue Harbor has a room to fit everyone’s needs.
Loft Fireplace Suite
We stayed in a Loft Fireplace Suite, a 736 square foot room that sleeps 8 and offers 2 queen size beds and a full-size sofa sleeper on the first floor complete with a full bathroom, wet bar, mini-fridge, microwave, 2 flat screen TVs, fireplace and a small balcony as well as a loft area with a 3rd queen size bed, half-bath and a 3rd flat screen TV.
Blue Harbor also has additional suites and villas available to meet the specific needs of your family, including rooms with bunk beds or those that are perfect for a romantic getaway!
Now, as much as I wanted to crawl right into that giant and fluffy queen size bed, the kids definitely had other plans and were dying to hit up some water slides at Breaker Bay, Blue Harbor’s year-round indoor water park.
Breaker Bay
The weather is always nice and the water is always 84° in this 54,000-square-foot entertainment area and everyone is sure to have a great time!
Breaker Bay has an interactive lighthouse water fort that features a nearly 1,000-gallon tipping water ship, an activity center that is interconnected with suspension bridges, cargo nets, web crawls and more than 60 guest-activated water effects, 4 water slides, lazy river, pool, jacuzzi tub and the Riptide surf simulator.
Everyone had a great time playing in the water, going down the slides, playing water basketball and just having a lot of fun!
This trip was Ellie’s first time on a water slide and although she wasn’t quite sure about it at first, she was hooked by the time our trip was over!
For Libby and Alexander, it was a constant race to the bottom!
As for Joey, he just really liked being in the water and playing!
Ride The Riptide
One thing that was an absolute hit with Alex and Alexander was The Riptide Surf Simulator. I’m pretty sure they would have spent all of their time body boarding had we not had other things on the agenda while we were visiting Blue Harbor.
Dining at Blue Harbor
On our first morning, after a long night of swimming and a toddler who didn’t want to go to sleep, I was ecstatic to learn that Shoreline Café offers a full line of Starbucks coffees as well as some delicious treats.
Although the kids were exhausted after hours and hours of fun at Breaker Bay, we still had the chance to enjoy some of the delicious food from the different restaurants at Blue Harbor.
On our second night, we had dinner delivered right to our room from The Beacon while Joey napped before heading out to the Tripoli Shrine Circus.
Dinner was absolutely delicious and we have been craving those crisp Wisconsin cheese curds since!
We were also very pleased that The Beacon offers a kids menu with a large selection as well.
Once we returned from the circus and got the kids all settled in for the night, we left them in the capable hands of our trusty teenagers and Alex and I took some time to ourselves to enjoy a nightcap at On The Rocks Bar & Grill where we were happy to find New Glarus Spotted Cow on tap!
Blue Harbor is also the home to Latitude 43, a more upscale restaurant serving seafood and steak in a seaside setting with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan.
If you are hungry or in need of a drink while playing at Breaker Bay, you can grab something from the Rocky Bottom Snack Bar or if you are enjoying the outdoor pool, be sure to check out the Poolside Snack Bar for a selection of beers and frozen cocktails!
Shopping
If you are looking to do a little shopping, be sure to check out The Boutique, located in the lobby, offers a wonderful selection of interesting gifts and home decor items including Vera Bradley handbags and accessories, Broken Earth Wines and so much more!
Connected to Breaker Bay, you will find Washed Ashore Swim Shop filled with gifts & sundries including swimwear, towels and more.
If you want to step outside and go for a stroll, be sure to stop by the Harbor Centre, a quaint village within easy walking distance of Blue Harbor’s front door filled with a variety of one-of-a-kind shops.
Relax
One thing I was hoping to do on this trip but just didn’t have the time for was pay a visit to Reflections Spa for some serious pampering (hopefully I can enjoy some me time on another trip!).
Reflections Spa offers a full menu of spa services and packages that are sure to make your stay very relaxing.
There’s EVEN MORE!
Although we didn’t get a chance to experience it all, Blue Harbor has even more to offer its guests including mini glow golf, a fitness center, lakeside activities, golf, kids club, activities for teens and so much more. At Blue Harbor, there really is something for everyone!
Our Experience
Overall, our trip to Blue Harbor Resort & Spa was great. We all had an awesome time, spent as much time as we could in the water, enjoyed the dining, the views and enjoying our time together as a family.
Thanks to our friends at Blue Harbor Resort & Spa for this amazing opportunity for our family to celebrate the end of the school year and kick off our summer vacation!
Connect
You can find out more about Blue Harbor and everything they have to offer for vacations, weddings, events and more by visiting their website or by checking them out on Facebook or Twitter.
