Whether it’s Friday night ice cream runs, library picnics, or glow stick walks these summer rituals are the heartbeat of our kids childhoods. Not Pinterest perfect. Not even all that organized. Just consistent. And maybe that’s the magic. So here’s your permission slip to start one thing. Just one. Even if it’s messy. Especially if it’s messy. #summertraditions #magicalchildhood #familyrituals #raisingkids #MomsofTikTok #momsoftiktok #summerbreak
I cannot believe my luck at the thrift store lately. The cutest little olive dispenser. This is going to be such a perfect addition to our bar area. #thrifting #vintagefinds #olives #dirtymartini
Summer moves fast. Make the list. Tape it to a wall. It doesn’t have to be fancy. Scribble on it in Sharpie. Add too many Polaroids. Because this is what they’ll remember. What’s on yours? #SummerBucketList #FamilySummer #PolaroidWall #MemoryMakers #SummerWithKids #IntentionalParenting #ChildhoodMemories #BucketListGoals #SummerTraditions #SlowDownSummer
Saw a TikTok of a $50 mud kitchen setup and thought… yeah no. So I hit up Dollar Tree and somehow found everything like dried florals, mica powder, shells, turntables, the whole fairy-core fantasy for under $20. Set it all up in our backyard and the kids have been making glitter soup and potion smoothies ever since. #mudkitchen #dollartreefinds #sensoryplay #kidactivities #outdoorplay #fairygarden #budgetmom #momtok #playideas #diyplay
Tried brining mozzarella sticks in pickle juice before frying and um… why did no one tell me it would change my life?? Salty, crunchy, cheesy perfection. Like if a snack had a main character moment.#picklerecipe #mozzarellasticks #snacktok #homemadegoodness #friedcheese #kitchenexperiment #picklelove #EasyRecipes #cheesepull #snackattack
Bubble solution could not be any easier to make so stop wasting your money on store bought solution. #savingmoney #diywithkids #summerwithkids #summerproject
I started paying attention to the way I speak to my daughter because one day, my voice becomes her inner voice. So I swapped out “you’re so cute” on repeat for phrases that build who she is, not just how she looks. Like: “I’m so proud of how hard you tried.” Because effort matters more than perfection. “Smart girls ask questions.” Because staying curious is strength, not disobedience. “I love you just the way you are.” Because love should never feel like something you have to earn. “Your ideas are important. Tell me more.” Because her voice deserves to be heard. “It’s okay to feel big feelings. I’ve got you.” Because she needs to know emotions aren’t something to hide. #raisinggirls #MomsofTikTok #girlmomlife #emotionallyintelligentkids #buildingconfidence #parentingwithpurpose #toddlermom