5 Things We Love Right Now
National Parks
Our national parks are a treasure, and there are so many I’d like to visit. In fact, if you’d asked me not too long ago how many I had visited, my answer was always none. Until I received a copy of The National Parks Scavenger Hunt by Stacy Tornio. In paging through this informative book with delightful illustrations, I realized I’ve actually been to four parks! This book contains not only a wealth of information but also a fun scavenger hunt for each park. It’s a great jumping off point for planning a trip and provides a family-friendly way to explore all 63 parks. I highly recommend for your family’s library!
Shoes
When flying, I stand in the regular security line because I don’t have TSA pre-check or Clear. Although, after a recent one-hour-and-two-minute wait in the security line at the Denver airport, I may need to reconsider. But for now, when I go through security, I need to remove my shoes (always a pain). Enter Kizik shoes! They feature a patented heel design so you can take them off and put them on without bending over or touching them with your hands. Brilliant! And they are comfy! In addition to being helpful when traveling, I think they’d be perfect for when you’re pregnant and reaching down is tricky! Check them out at Kizik.com.
Meal Prep
I’ve written here before about how I love Dream Dinners for not only their yummy food, but also for how they save me time in the kitchen and alleviate meal planning stress. And if you can believe it, just recently they’ve gotten even better! The minimum needed to place an order has dropped from 12 meals to just three! So if you aren’t a long-term planner and would rather purchase weekly, now you can! And if you suddenly find yourself hosting friends or family for dinner, now you can order food for the event in a snap. DreamDinners.com
Water Filter
Sometimes, the things I want to purchase require some research. And I love it when someone has already done that research for me. I have been wanting a way to filter our drinking water, but there are a lot of choices out there! Luckily, my sister had researched thoroughly and gave me two options to consider. I went with the Clearly Filtered pitcher and water bottles. Although they’re a bit on the pricy side, I’m happy with my choice and have seen my own evidence of the filter at work: The film in my water cup has disappeared! ClearlyFiltered.com
Remake Learning
Remake Learning Days is back for the third year and takes place May 1-15. Remake Learning Days KC invites families to have fun learning together as the greater Kansas City area transforms into the classroom with more than 150 events across the metro. So many fun activities and events from organizations all over the city, including a festival at Johnson County Community College, introduction to archery, pizza making, creating upcycled jewelry and more! Check out more than 130 activities at RemakeLearningDays.org.