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How to Prioritize Spending Quality Time with Your Kids And See them As they Are

Jan 21 2021

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In 1988 my mom took me to see my first movie. It w

In 1988 my mom took me to see my first movie. It was Oliver and Company. I was 2. Of course I don’t remember that experience but she did. The music and colorful characters captivated my little eyes and heart.

My love for animated Disney movies hasn’t waned since then. I’m like a big kid every time a new one is announced. The latest one that has me excited is Raya and the Last Dragon.

We got to screen it early and Lee Lee was captivated the entire time (along with my big kids) and I wonder if years from now we will look back and see this as the spark for her love of movies.

Raya and the Last Dragon comes out this Friday with the premiere access price tag of $30. Is it worth it? Would it be more fun to see in theaters or better to watch at home? Is it scary for little ones? And when might it be available for free with a #DisneyPlus subscription?

I just wrote a new blog post with everything you need to know before deciding when and where see Raya and the Last Dragon and it’s all on my site in my spoiler-free review! Cherish365.com or click the link in my bio + this photo to read!

Are you planning to watch Raya and the Last Dragon this weekend? Or wait?

#DisneyRaya #RayaAndTheLastDragon #familymovie

44 hours. That’s how much time Jayda has spent l

44 hours. That’s how much time Jayda has spent listening to her favorite mythology audiobooks on her Chromebook this month. Ty has spent several hours playing his favorite math games and researching his favorite big cats (who’s surprised?).

We took the leap on getting the kids their own Chromebooks this year when we decided to homeschool. Along with learning how to responsibly take care of their own computers came another Tech Talk and some internet safety refreshers.

While we have had ongoing tech talks with the kids, there are still aspects to them having their own devices where I’d like a little more peace of mind. That’s where the Family Link App from Google comes in. The app lets me set time limits and restrictions on the content on their devices. Of course I don’t have any limits on math games or reading, but it’s nice knowing I can loosen the reigns a little bit as they learn to become a little more independent and be online safely. I like that I can see exactly how much time they’re spending on each app. It helps me keep tabs but also opens the door for conversations about time management and productivity. Yes, these are chats I have with my 7 and 10 year old. It's important to me that I teach them healthy habits around their tech usage because this is a lifelong habit they will have and I want to give them the fundamentals early.

I’m teaming up with Google to encourage ya’ll to have the tech talk with your kids! The internet can feel like a big scary world we want to shield our kids from, but it doesn’t have to be that way. @Google has a lot of resources from their Be Internet Awesome program that I’ve turned to through the years to help me guide these conversations with my kids.

Have you had the tech talk with your kids yet? How did it go? Need help getting started? Let me know!

#Sponsored #BeInternetAwesome #FamilyLink

“You know what? I really like Jayda,” I said w

“You know what? I really like Jayda,” I said with a laugh to my husband the other night. But I was totally serious. Of course I love all of my kids, but there’s something so special about this girl that I feel like I can’t quite express.

She’s always had a creative mind and she’s hit this fun tween stage where she’s a source of ideas and inspiration. I lean on her in a way that makes me feel so lucky to have her in my life as not only my daughter but a bright light and innovative mind. A friend.

She and I have been working tirelessly on a new project that I’m SO excited to share, not yet, but soon! Head to my stories for a sneak peek and a guess at what we’re up to!

#motherdaughter #loveher❤️

My First two kids let me dress them for years. Lee

My First two kids let me dress them for years. Lee Lee? She already has an opinion about what she’s going to wear and how she’s going to wear it. These days that means tutus and fairy wings and a wand from sun-up ‘til bedtime. #SnugglePartner

Snuggle® SuperCare™ fabric softener helps keep her clothes looking newer longer vs the leading value liquid detergent alone. Which is great considering how fast she’s growing and how messy she gets. Someday I will probably miss her frilly outfit choices and the sound of her loud plastic high heels clicking through the house, but in the meantime, I’ll be wrestling her to occasionally add some warm leggings and layers to her winter OOTDs.

@snuggle_bear #SnuggleSuperCare

It’s almost unbelievable how things can change i

It’s almost unbelievable how things can change in an instant. Last week I was ahead on all of my work projects, giving virtual lessons on photography and shopping for my girls’ bedroom makeover. This week I didn’t have consistent electricity for most of the week, our house was colder than it’s ever been, and I didn’t step foot outside until today. We’ve plowed through almost everything in our pantry, making meal combinations I’d never thought of before.

Last spring I remember thinking how I’ll never take walking around comfortably in a store for granted again. Or being able to easily travel and visit with friends.

I’ll never take seeing a stranger’s smile for granted again.

Now I’ll never look at above freezing temperatures the same. I’ve never been happy to see 50 degrees in the forecast, until now.

I’ll never take electricity for granted. Or a warm house. Or those old cans of food I thought we’d never eat. That came in handy.

Being able to drive to a grocery store and there actually being food.

These are things I have a renewed appreciation for.

“Put on your oxygen mask before assisting others.” That was a thought that went through my head several times this week as we’ve been putting all of our energy into survival mode. Feeding our kids, staying warm, and keeping our pet snake alive.

We’ve struggled but we know others have had it, and have it so much worse. Now that we’ve recharged a bit, the snow is melting and we’ve had power for more than 24 hours I’m stepping outside of my home and reaching a hand out to make sure we do what we can to help others. I’m grateful for those who have already been doing the work. People like @sharonsaysso and @jillkraus.e have been connecting those who need help with those who want to help. Please check out their pages for ways you can lend a hand. I’m also sharing more ways to chip in in my stories (I’ll make a highlight).

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and check-ins. It means the world. I think we’re in the clear 🤞🏾. Our oxygen mask is on, it’s time to assist others.

Not long ago in my stories I asked ya’ll what as

Not long ago in my stories I asked ya’ll what assumptions you might have about me. Some people were spot on (“you are easy going”) and others were far off (“you’re very organized!”). While it was a fun way to open up and share more about myself, I think it goes to show how much we still have to learn about each other.

That’s the message behind Milo Imagines the World. From author @MattDeLaPena and illustrator @TheArtofFun, the duo behind The Last Stop on Market Street, Milo Imagines the World brings us a new thought-provoking children’s book.

On a subway ride with his sister Milo imagines the lives of those around him. But once he gets off at his stop, Milo realizes that you can’t really know anyone just by looking at them.

I loved sharing this book to my kids and the discussions we had about not judging a book by its cover (no pun intended). I don’t want to spoil the ending, but it’s really heart warming. I love these discussions because I also get to learn how Ty Imagines the World or how Jayda and Lee Lee imagine the world.

Ty is pure curiosity, always viewing the world with really interesting questions that make us all think more, while Lee Lee is pure joy, finding something to giggle at no matter what she sees!

I love it so much so that I’m adding this @PenguinKids story to my updated list of favorite diverse kids books. Tap the link in my bio to check it out 📖!

#MiloImaginestheWorld #PenguinKidsPartner

We’d only been dating a few weeks when he told m

We’d only been dating a few weeks when he told me he loved me while we were watching a movie in his parent’s basement. Well, the movie was playing anyway. What movie? Only one of the BEST romantic comedies ever.

When I asked what movie checklists ya’ll wanted to see next I was surprised to get quite a few requests for Rom-Coms. I figured this weekend was the perfect time to whip one up.

I must confess that this movie list was one of the trickiest to make, but also one I’m most proud of because of the variety. I didn’t want to just pick the most popular, but a mix of new and old, funny and serious, and love stories you’ve maybe never seen before. And yes, the movie that was playing when he first said the L word has a special place on this list.

Snuggle up with my Valentine's Date Night Rom-Com movie checklist. 💋Swipe ➡️ for a sneak peak then head to my link in bio to see all 22 and get your copy for free!

Did your favorite make the list? Either way I’d love to know your favorite 🎬💘.

#valentinesdate #moviedatenight

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