There's nothing like bringing baby home. Although that time is filled with excitement, love, and lots of little outfits, the changes that happen in those first few weeks can be truly overwhelming. When we brought our first child home, they were the most challenging weeks of my life. But, we survived and even thrived during that time. I couldn't have predicted that my daughter would refuse to continue reading...
Monthly Goals: February 2014
Monthly goals were hard. In the past, my family has been sick for long stretches of time in January. And, guess what? This year was not any different! We were on and off sick throughout the month until this last week. Needless to say, our goals were definitely effected by our illness! If you missed our goals last month, you can read them here, but I'm keeping our focus areas the continue reading...
Family Duplo Blocks
A little disclaimer before we start: This post is entitled, Family Duplo Blocks, but thanks to an awesome reader who contacted me, I was corrected that the blocks we used are not LEGO Duplo blocks- they are Mega Bloks! The great news? Either blocks could be used here :) Enjoy! Amazon links are provided for you - thank you for your support! Looking for a great way to include family members in continue reading...
Magic Love Notes: Secret Messages for Kids When a Parent is Away
Hi There! This morning we dropped my husband off at the airport. He'll be gone for five days at a conference. It may not seem like a long trip to you, or perhaps it does, but the length of time doesn't matter for a child - they almost always miss their parents. I knew it was going to be hard for my daughter to have him away, so my husband took five minutes to make these magic love notes for continue reading...
Pair Books with Play: Pete’s a Pizza and Lemon Herb Play Dough!
I have to say that my husband's homemade pizza is the best! It inspired us to read the book, Pete's a Pizza. Have you read this book? It is a favorite of mine. The book is about a little boy named, Pete, who is sad that he can't go outside to play because it's raining. As a way to cheer him up, his parents decide to turn him into a pizza! They knead the dough by rolling his body back and continue reading...
4 Reasons to Bring Magic into Your Home
I love to work with preschoolers. They are imaginative, creative, and energetic! At times, those traits can be daunting, especially for parents who have stressors above and beyond our kids. But, I’ve learned that working with kids instead of against them can make my life easier, even fun. Magical thinking is part of your child’s development, and this is how I use a little magic in my continue reading...