Road Trip Survival Tips for Traveling with Toddlers {This post contains affiliate links.} So, you want to hit the road with your kids, but the thought of being stuck in a car for hours on end can seem a bit daunting, to say the least. Other than throwing a bunch […]
Slime. It’s ooey. It’s gooey. It’s all the rage. And, when you have a little scientist who loves her experiments, this is loads of fun. {This post contains affiliate links.} So, what is MindWare’s Science Academy: Slime Lab? The Science Academy: Slime Lab is a box that comes with everything […]
What kind sightseeing is there to do in Seattle with two toddlers? Lots, actually! I’ve found that this is usually the case for anywhere we go. Of course, some places are easier with little ones than others, but it’s also what we make of it. If we make it […]
Tips for stretching your travel budget when traveling with little ones… {This post contains affiliate links.} Traveling is pricey. Traveling with kids is even more expensive. So, how can you make save a buck here and there so that you can afford to do more, or go on more […]
“Sunny and 75,” that’s California, right? Ha, ha, not exactly. But, California is a nice place to visit. We recently tagged along on a work trip with my bestie and the kids’ honorary auntie to Ontario, California. Ontario has it’s own airport and is near(ish) to places like Disneyland, […]
How to handle nap times, sleep schedules, and sleeping arrangements while traveling {This post contains affiliate links.} It’s fun to travel, but it can throw us and our little ones for quite the loop. Unfamiliar places, sights, sounds, over stimulation, and a change to our regular daily routine can make […]
Have you heard of the 5 languages of love? There’s a version for kids (affiliate link), which I find interesting (there’s an audio book too!), and the point is that people are different and want to love and be loved in different ways. But, the first thing we should teach […]
It’s easy to get caught up in the commercialism of holidays. But, our kids don’t know about that. They just know Valentine’s Day is a day they get Valentine’s from their friends and maybe something from their family. Oh, and sweets. Lots of sweets and pink stuff…errr… hearts everywhere. […]
Have you ever wanted your child to do something and they’ve flat out refused? Do you feel like you have battles with your children over what they need to (or should) do? We all have, right? It’s part of being a parent. It just goes with the territory. […]
Motherhood can be challenging. Anyone who tells you differently is probably lying. Or, maybe they’re rich and famous and have assistants for everything. But, for the rest of us, some days are easy and some days being a mom is the toughest job on the planet. During those particularly […]
Remember the Berenstain Bears from when we were kids? I thought my mom had us reading them because she loves bears. Now that my kids are getting a little older, I’m thinking she had an ulterior motive. I think she wanted us to learn a few things from them. […]
How can you make doing arts and crafts with your toddler easier? Oh, the expectations we set for ourselves this time of year. You’ve probably been scrolling through Pinterest and searching online for art, craft, easy baking, and other ideas to make sure you make the most of this time […]