I started to look at how I was wasting time at home with my kids. You might not think of this as "wasting time," but here's how I think about it. Have you heard the quote, "We all get the same 24 hours in a day?"  Well, I certainly wasn't maximizing my time as a stay at home mom.  From quick glances on Facebook or scrolling through my Pinterest feed, I was getting lost in social media on and continue reading...

Sibling relationships were on my mind the minute I found out that I was pregnant with my second child. I'm sure that I was worried about how my daughter would bond with the baby, but beyond that, I truly hoped that my kids would have a healthy relationship long after childhood.  I think that's why their relationship has been our priority.  Although, I'm not sure that we realized that until my continue reading...

I am always trying to bring books to life for my kids. I'm a firm believer that literacy activities can happen in everyday life!  Whether it's pointing out signs on the highway, writing (or scribbling) a "list" for the grocery store, or using books to make bath time more fun, there is always a chance to learn more about sounds, letters, and words.  That's why I was thrilled to hear about continue reading...

I can't tell you how much we love our DIY watercolor pens! I almost always choose watercolors for my kids to paint with because I have a four year old {who loves to paint} and a one year old {who loves to eat paint}.  It would be easy to stop painting, but we found a super easy solution that has stopped my son from eating the paint...as enthusiastically! <---BUT our watercolors are safe for continue reading...