Kindergarten. It's one of those transitions in my daughter's life that I've been thrilled about in one moment and terrified about the next. It's a milestone that so many of us remember. And, for my little one, permanent memories are something that are very, very new. Up until now, my husband and I are the ones who have remembered every detail, every moment. But, now her life is reaching a continue reading...
5 Tips & Hacks for How to Meal Prep Kid’s Lunches
It wasn't until last year that I fell in love with prepping kid's lunches. I think it was because both of my kids needed their lunches made (instead of just one of them) and I often jump out of bed and rush out of the door last minute each and every morning. There's not a whole lot of time for me to work on putting lunches together. So, I guess I fell in love with prepping lunches out of continue reading...
Back to School Lunch Ideas: Make Care Packages with Horizon Organics!
My daughter is about to start her first day of kindergarten and all I can think about is what a big step this is for our family! And, with that step comes a lot of extras...packing lunches, new clothes and shoes, school supplies, backpack and lunch box, and so much more. While I'm wading through my own emotions about sending my baby off to kindergarten, there are so many things that I have to continue reading...
Pair Books with Play! A Little Blue Truck Sorting Activity
I instantly fell in love with the book, Little Blue Truck when my son was born. The clever rhyming and fun storyline has kept this book at the front of our bookshelf for years. But, today, we've made it even more fun by adding a little blue truck sorting activity to the mix. Playing alongside this classic children's book is not only a great way to extend learning, but also to incorporate a continue reading...
Eat Your Colors: Kids Lunch Ideas with Wet Ones
I love coming up with kids lunch ideas. When my first born started eating solid food, my husband and I fell in love with making her baby food (I know...lots of work, but we loved it). We would go to the farmers market to buy tons of new foods and lots of different colored fruits and vegetables. I learned the importance of buying foods when they are in season, how amazing food can taste when continue reading...
10 Easy Patterns to Sew a Dress for a Girl Around the World
I love to sew a dress. Especially for my daughter. She's always preferred wearing dresses, so I knew that I needed to learn how to sew early on. Luckily, my sister-in-law gave me some lessons and I've been able to sew simple dresses for my daughter ever since. If you're just starting out, here are some great free patterns to start sewing your own girl's dress. 10 Simple Girl's Dresses continue reading...