It’s been a long winter and we decided to release some of our cold weather frustration on an ice chipping activity! I’m a huge fan of quick and easy sensory play that works with items you already have on-hand, so this one tops the list! What You Need: a muffin…
A few years ago I made a scrapbook album to give to Chase someday when he gets older. I captured some of my pregnancy, special events and milestones from his first year to document his growth. What was most meaningful to create in this album, was a series of “life…
This post is part of my Cloth Diapering Series. Check out my other posts on Cloth Diapering if you are just getting started: Cloth Diapering 101 Getting Started with Cloth Diapering The thought of washing is often what turns most people off the idea of using cloth diapers. It’s…
This isn’t a recipe, review of a kids product or a scrapbook share. This is simply a proclamation of my excitement that House of Cards Season 4 is releasing on Netflix today! I never watch TV anymore, only Netflix. Binge watching my favorite shows then slowly dying inside until the…
I like to start with a clean kitchen and pull all the ingredients onto the island in front of me. I prop up the recipe on the easel and pour a glass of wine. If I’m alone and don’t have to compete with a TV or a house full of…
Chase and I were fighting boredom one day so I pulled up my trusty Pinterest account and next thing you know, we are pretending to be Scientists experimenting in the kitchen! What I love about this experiment is how quick and easy it is. I had all of the supplies on…
You can always tell who the strong women are. They are the ones you see building one another up, instead of tearing each other down.
I remember how much I enjoyed Lego when I was a kid. Every time I wander the aisles of Toys “R” Us, I think about how far it’s come since then. Now there are brick sizes for all ages, mini-figures to replicate every walk of life, product lines geared for any interest and…
I found a fun writing prompt that inspired today’s post. Since it’s Valentine’s Day I thought I’d take some time to reflect on some of the things I love the most. Finish this sentence in 25 different ways: I love… my children (even at 3 am) to see my two…
One of the smartest decisions I’ve ever made in the history of motherhood was venturing into bulk cooking freezer meals. There is nothing better than a healthy and delicious hot meal on the table at the end of the day. As much as I love cooking, doing so requires energy and effort…both…
