I am in love with this cooler weather and constant rain, I love being cozy inside, wrapped in a thick sweater while the drops drip down. The kids on the other hand, not so much, they’re getting a little stir crazy, I don’t know what they’re going to do when winter really hits. So, in […]
Style: Daddy + Son
dressing nice. So why not dress your little dude just like dad? How cute would it be to see a little mini me walking next to dad. I know I will be very tempted to dress our son just like his dad. No matter what kind of duds dad is into, there should be a little […]
DIY Beeswax Modeling Clay
Lately I’ve been on a natural art supplies kick. It all started with finding those beautiful Stockmar crayons which led me to make my own scented beeswax crayons. Then, I saw that the same company also makes modeling clay too, so of course I had to try and make my own! This recipe is a […]
Egg Drop Experiment
We’ve been having lots of fun with eggs around here, painting them, experimenting with them, and of course eating them! So, when Tinkerlab announced that their creative kids challenge was going to center around eggs I knew it was something the kids would love to take part in! Each family chooses an egg themed activity […]
Marshmallow Dough Candy Shop
We don’t keep a lot of sweets in the house, but I’ve had a bag of marshmallows sitting on my counter for several weeks just tempting me! I’ve been wanting to try a new dough with the kids, something edible, and so when I saw Jen’s post on Mama Papa Bubba about a stretchy new dough […]
How to Build a Dress Up Box
My daughter is quite the dress up fashionista. She has about as many pretend clothes as she does real ones, and goes through several costume changes each day to show them off! Her collection has been gathered from numerous sources and it’s always a bit nostalgic to sort through the pieces and remember the story […]
12 Months of Giving: Linus Blankets
Looking for a fun project you can do with your children that can really make a difference? Make a blanket for Project Linus! The mission of Project Linus is to “provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets […]
Growing Glowing Crystals
Here’s a throwback Thursday, remember about three months ago when I decided that October would be “glow month,” and we would do all of these awesome activities like make glowing ocean and swamp sensory bins. About halfway through that glow-rific October, Aurora and I started working on this glowing crystal project and then when we […]
When should I schedule my baby’s first check-up?
Question: When should I schedule my baby’s first check-up? In the whirlwind 3 days between having my baby and getting home, I lost track of a lot information. When should I schedule my baby’s first check-up with out pediatrician? Answer from Dr. Whitcomb You should visit your health care provider two weeks after delivery. Your […]
First Birthday Must-Haves
My little guy is getting closer and closer to turning one. Where did the time go? Like any first time mom, I want to throw him the best birthday bash ever! But with sites like Pinterest that show extravagant decorations and ideas, it’s easy to see how we could all get a little carried away. […]
