With Thanksgiving just about a week away, I’ve been doing some fun turkey crafts with my 3-year-old. One of my favorites is this Thanksgiving Turkey Magnet. Making this with J brought back some fond memories from when I was a kid. I don't remember … [Read More...]
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50 Gifts For The Person Who Has Everything
Christmas is just around the corner! Yay!! I just started my shopping the other day at T.J. Maxx and as I bent over the jewelry counter to look at some earrings, I said to myself, “ NOOOO…do not buy any of the girls another pair of earrings! They … [Read More...]
Feed the Turkey- Fine Motor Development Game
If you’ve read some of my recent posts, you know I’ve been kind of obsessed with sensory bins and fine motor development games. Both are great ways to help children explore and stimulate the 5 main senses. At the same time, they can help develop the … [Read More...]
5 Items You Should Be Recycling
These days more products than ever are being recycled. Many of these items are things a lot of us never considered to be recyclable. These 5 Items You Should Be Recycling are just a very few of those products. I don't know about you, but I find … [Read More...]
Underground Discoveries-Letter U Sensory Bin
Sensory bins are a great way to help children explore, develop, and stimulate the 5 main senses. When a child plays with a sensory bin, they are able to touch, feel, and even talk about the different materials they are discovering. Sensory bins can … [Read More...]
DIY Body Butter
I've always thought of body butter as a luxurious and special treat. I love the smooth, rich feeling of it on my skin. This easy DIY Body Butter is not only quick and simple to make, but is so cost efficient to make, you can … [Read More...]
Simple DIY Lip Balm
Although it's still pretty warm here in Florida, before too long the weather will be cooler and drier. Floridians love when our days (and nights) become less humid. The problem, though, is that means dry hair, dry skin, and dry lips. For me, dry lips … [Read More...]
Road to The Gorge – Part 1
Hello everyone! It has been a while since I’ve checked in from Van life. If you’re new here, let me tell you, I’ve been living in a van with my husband and our dog for the past few months. We started in Florida (home) and journeyed up the east coast … [Read More...]
No-Hassle Racecar Box Halloween Costume
When I asked my 3-year-old son what he wanted to dress up as this Halloween, he said with confidence, “A racing car driver!" So I thought, ok this should be easy. I’ll just get a costume at Target or on Amazon and we’re set. Jumpsuit—check. … [Read More...]
Easy Rice Pudding
Fall is in full swing and that means it's comfort food time! One of my favorite comfort foods is rice pudding. This rice pudding was my mother's recipe, and I remember her making it during the cooler months in Michigan. Of course, our Florida … [Read More...]
How to Prepare Your Kids for Daylight Savings
It’s almost that dreaded time of year for parents….Daylight Savings! You know fall is officially here when moods are crazy, schedules are off, kids are going to bed late, and waking up before the crack of dawn. Ahh, the sweet taste of fall. … [Read More...]
Pumpkin Honey Muffins
This is the time of year when we're eating and drinking all things pumpkin! In my post last week, I mentioned that I love apple and cinnamon flavored treats in the fall, and while that's true, I definitely love pumpkin flavored yummies too! These … [Read More...]