Is your little scientist talking about bacteria, water bears, DNA, and neutrons? Then it’s probably time to get them a microscope. But how much is it going to cost you? And are there microscopes out there for kids that actually work like a real microscope? It may be tempting just to go to any toy … Read more
Can you believe that January is almost halfway over and it’s only a month until Valentine’s Day? Honestly, I love Valentine’s Day. I think I always have. Even clear back to when I was young enough that I was calling it “Valentime’s Day”! Speaking of when I was young, wasn’t one of the best things decorating … Read more
21 Day Fix Romantic Valentine’s Day Dishes Sometimes planning a nice dinner out on Valentine’s Day can be a chore! You might not be able to make a reservation because they are booked, or you have little children at home and can’t find a babysitter! Or maybe you are not big on crowds, and if … Read more
Pregnancy. It is the best of times, it is the worst of times. I don’t need to list the ways that pregnancy is uncomfortable and inconvenient. You know! If there is one fun thing about pregnancy, though – besides growing a beautiful little person! – it’s the adorable shirts that are available for pregnant women! … Read more
If you ask the mom in your life what she wants for Christmas/birthday/Mother’s Day/Valentine’s Day/her anniversary, the chances are that she won’t ask for any fancy schmancy techno gadgets. But gadgets really can make her life better! You know this and we know this, so it’s time that mom knows this too. Here’s a list … Read more
The other night as I was making dinner I was thinking of how far I’ve come in my cooking. I’ve always enjoyed cooking and baking but I’ve also always been a very picky eater. I stuck with the few things that I knew and didn’t keep a variety of foods, condiments, and spices on hand. … Read more
It’s Friday night. You’ve ordered pizza and the family is all here. What better way to spend it than with a great board game? But if you are tired of the same-ole-same-ole, you’re probably on the hunt for a new board game that the whole family will love, especially the kiddos. You’ve come to the … Read more
There’s nothing quite like watching kids faces light up when they’ve seen a magic show. And for many kids, they may even be inspired to try doing some tricks of their own. Like any good magician, they’ll need tools of the trade and a good magic set will give them the tools they need to … Read more
Roller skating is not only a lot of fun but is also a great form of exercise for both kids and adults. Rather than renting a worn out pair of roller skates at the roller skating rink, it’s a good idea to invest in a good pair of roller skates for your child. And if … Read more
Show us a mother who doesn’t feel better, sound better, and often look better after her first mug of coffee of the day, and we’ll show… her a mug of coffee. It just can’t be denied that many, many moms out there rely on the delicious elixir of energy – also known as coffee – … Read more
In case you haven’t looked around lately, unicorns are just a bit popular right now. And by “just a bit” I mean they are everywhere! My daughter, Taybree, is in love with them. So there was no question about what we were going to do for her birthday cake when that special day rolled around … Read more
Wellies, galoshes, puddle jumpers, whatever you want to call them, having a pair of rain boots in your kid’s arsenal not only makes rainy days more fun but it also is a better choice than using their everyday footwear. Sneakers and regular boots aren’t waterproof and can be damaged or prematurely wear by all that … Read more
We’re having a lot of fun hanging out at home during our vacation right now. No work, no school, no obligations. Sometimes it’s nice to just do nothing but be lazy! One way we enjoy our do-nothing days is by just having yummy food around to snack on all day. And at the top of … Read more
Have I ever mentioned that we’re foster parents? It’s been one of the greatest/hardest things we’ve ever done. The highs are high and the lows are low and right in the middle of it all is our sweet, innocent, beautiful foster daughter. One of the highs is getting to see the amazing generosity of others … Read more
As I mentioned in my post for the Buffalo Plaid Printables, I’m keeping my decorations super simple this year. My one-year-olds are so sweet and fun, and innocent, and destroyers to the 9th degree! Nothing is safe when they’re around. At first, I wasn’t even going to bother decorating a tree at all because of … Read more