I have boys!! My boys loves all things boys, such as mud, dirt bugs …. So when I want to make them really happy MUD PIE!! It is the same thing as dirt cake. Takes about 10 min and has 3-4 ingredients You will need: Chocolate pudding packet 3 cups of milk ( says on […]
Looking for Gift Ideas From Grandparents That Aren’t Toys? Many times grandparents want to give the kids something “big.” At least that is the term I always hear. “I want to get them something big.” Well my, garage is filled with riding toys, and house is filled with….toys, so what do I tell them? […]
We all have little parenting tricks to help keep the peace. Here are 5 (or so) of mine, what are some of yours? Smiles for Miles: When your kids are having a absolutely awful melt down. Look at them and get them to look at you. Tears and all. Say: “I bet you cant smile! Dont do it!” […]
Sharing some famous pairs that we love in honor of Valentine’s Day! It’s February, and that means Valentine’s Day! What better way to celebrate than by matching some of the most favorite pairs?! You know, they go together like: Peanut Butter & Jelly Thing 1 & Thing 2 (photography credit: chiphotographyofcharleston.com) Macaroni & Cheese Left Shoe […]
3 Steps to Cloth Diapering Cloth diapering… are you asking “where do I start?” and searching “how to cloth diaper” or “the best cloth diaper?” If so, I am going to clear the air for you and point out how uncomplicated it can be! I’m armed with knowledge from cloth diaper guru, Noelle Holohan (from DifferentDiapers.com) who […]
We have polled friend’s, family and readers to find out what shoes they just LOVE for their kiddos. Here are our top 10 favorite kid shoes!: Soft Star: Handmade to order with eco-friendly leathers, sheepskin and genuine Vibram™ soles. Find at softstarshoes.com. Riley Roos footwear: Soft soled baby shoes created with a focus on style, comfort […]
It’s that time of year and children are going back to school! Some parents couldn’t be more excited that summer madness with daycare and camps is over but others dread the days of car rider lines and packing lunches at midnight. As for me…this is the start of my first baby heading off to Kindergarten, […]
Article by Kristin Llamas People (usually friends without children) often wonder why we mothers make such a fuss about our children’s birthdays when they are still too young to even remember them. I personally make a pretty big deal! I bake massive cakes and decorate the entire space with a theme. Our little family will […]
In our last blog titled LESS TOYS = MORE JOYS! we referenced Joshua Becker’s article titled “Why Fewer Toys Will Benefit Your Kids.” From experience, this sentiment is easier said then done so we’ve worked out a few tested thoughts on how to ease the process. Here are seven ways to keep the sentiment without the stuff! Take […]
Is your house filled to the brim with toys? What if we told you that LESS toys is actually better for your children’s health and development? Joshua Becker’s article titled “Why Fewer Toys Will Benefit Your Kids” is an inspiring read and you can check it out at Becoming Minimalist. Becker goes into detail about 12 […]
