A Decade of Lessons When I look back on the last decade, it’s clear that it was full of change, as most decades probably are. I got engaged, married, and divorced. We bought a house. Bought another house. We bought my first ever brand spankin’ new vehicle. We made it […]
Everything you need to know to have a magical Christmas We all want a magical Christmas, the kind we see in pictures or on movies with just the right amount of snow to look good, but not so much that we’re stuck and freezing cold. We want the presents to […]
What do my kids want for Christmas? What do they need? It’s not the latest toy. (We don’t even know what the hottest toy is this holiday season.) It’s not ANY toy. It’s not more clothes. They have plenty. And, for once, their drawers aren’t overflowing and I’d like to […]
Focus on Fun for the Holidays! Fall and winter bring a plethora of activities, chances to spend time with our family and friends, and lots of “stuff” that only happens once a year. As moms, our first instinct is to try to do it all so that our kids don’t […]
When was the last time you REALLY spent time with your kids? As in, gave them your FULL attention and made them feel special? It doesn’t take much, but it can be hard to do, especially if you have more than one child, are a single parent, or spend […]
Why “board” games? Now, not all toddler and preschooler games are technically “board” games, but I’m going to lump them all into that category if they come in a box and are something you can play together. What are some reasons we should play board games with toddlers and […]
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. […]
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 […]
Worried about your toddler’s schedule among the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Fall and winter bring us quite a few changes, which can make it harder to stick to a routine or schedule with our toddlers and preschoolers. Cooler weather means we’re indoors more, which means it can […]
Activity Tips for 2 or more Toddlers When we have more than one child, doing activities that involve more than coloring or play dough can seem like a daunting task. How do we manage two kids when there’s only one of us? How can they both possibly do an […]
30 Days of Thankfulness It’s easy to get consumed by “stuff”- getting stuff, doing stuff, cleaning stuff… Everywhere we look, there’s something to see or do. So, I’m making it my goal to focus less on “stuff” and more on things that matter. Things like people and experiences. Making memories. […]