Updates from Terri Bonin

Toddler Meltdowns, Stress Relief, and Surviving Summer Outings: What's in My (Grand) Mom Bag

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:51:49 CDT

The Best Reef-Safe Sunscreen for Families: Enjoy Summer Without the Worry

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:43:12 CDT

Summer Skin and Hair Care Tips: How to Restore Moisture After Sun and Pool Days

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:32:24 CDT

Dried Wolfberries: A Healthy Snack Alternative for Kids and Adults

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:06:55 CDT

Signs of Dehydration: Why Drinking More Water Could Change Everything

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:51:15 CDT

Our Summer Bucket List: Simple Summer Activities That Keep Kids Happy, Purposeful, and Off Screens

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:37:00 CDT

Summer can either become a season full of beautiful memories… or a long stretch of boredom, messes, and kids constantly saying, “There’s nothing to do!”

Our family stays home during the HOT summer months, so creating purposeful summer routines has become something I tackle intentionally every year. My goal isn’t to keep my kids endlessly entertained every second of the day. Honestly, constant passive entertainment usually creates grumpy, restless children anyway.

Smooth Travel Tips: The Essential Oils Terri Never Travels Without

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:24:00 CDT

Travel is exciting… but let’s be honest, it can also be complete chaos for the body.

Last month, my son Samuel and I flew 13 hours across the globe to the Mediterranean with a few hundred of my work friends. It was beautiful, exciting, unforgettable… and exhausting. 😅

Between cramped airplane seats, long bus rides, weird sleep schedules, overstimulation, and eating at odd hours (even if the food was amazing), travel has a way of throwing your body completely off-script.

And after years of traveling with a big family, I’ve learned there are two things that can ruin a trip faster than almost anything else:

Summer’s Best Sidekick

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:29:00 CDT

Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for fireflies, lemonade, baseball games, backyard barbecues, family vacations, and spontaneous adventures into the great outdoors. Whether you’re headed to a woodland campsite or simply relaxing on the patio, there’s one summer essential you’ll want within arm’s reach all season long...

He Itched. He Sneezed. He Married Me Anyway.

Tue, 19 May 2026 19:45:00 CDT

Opposites attract. Humanity is hilarious like that.

But when we first got married, spending time outside was miserable for him.

He would....

Healthy Living 101: The One Nutrition Tip That Changes Everything

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:36:00 CDT

If you and I were sitting together over tea, and you told me you were exhausted…

Tired.
Discouraged.
Struggling with your health or weight.

Maybe just plain sick and tired of feeling sick and tired.

And if I could only give you ONE piece of advice—not 31 health hacks, not 7 foods to avoid, not another complicated diet plan—I know exactly what I would say.

But first…