Kids – Samantha Mellen Fitness LLC

Dear LeapFrog

I was a little hesitant to post this because I don’t want to offend anyone or come across as rude. I’m sure some people are using this and loving it. I have nothing against LeapFrog in itself. We love their videos! But I have to share my views (because I really do think it’s silly)Continue reading “Dear LeapFrog”

Christmas Books

Christmas booooooks!! One of my favorite things. We have about 30 books this year, yippee! Normally I buy 1- 2 after Christmas when they are on sale. This year I got a pack of paperback books from the book fair so that quickly added 6 to our collection. 😉 But eventually I want to getContinue reading “Christmas Books”

Friday Favorites

Well, Hello September. How did you get here so fast? Where has the summer gone? How am I suppose to be ready for Christmas in three months? Or my baby turning one in two months? Or really, the biggest question and thought here — how do you expect me to be ready for WINTER inContinue reading “Friday Favorites”

Who’s Right? Front & Back Seat Car Safety.

My husband and I are having a conversation over something. I’m right, I know I am, but I’m turning to see what you all think about this situation. But even if you don’t think I’m right, I know I’m right because I know what’s safer. Ha. 🙂 We have two cars, the family car andContinue reading “Who’s Right? Front & Back Seat Car Safety.”

Choosing Montessori School for our Toddler

My husband and I decided a while ago that we were strongly going to consider putting Lucas in a Montessori School. Whenever that time came, be it when he was 20 months or 3 years old, Montessori style teaching and learning, and the environment it has is something we see fit for our children andContinue reading “Choosing Montessori School for our Toddler”

3rd Bedroom: Guest Room, Kids Room or Playroom

One of the main requirements when we moved into a new house was that it had to have at least 3 bedrooms. I can’t imagine living in a 2 bedroom house right now, however….currently our 3rd bedroom is empty with a “office” in it. It has been used as a guest room a few timesContinue reading “3rd Bedroom: Guest Room, Kids Room or Playroom”