Let’s talk Kids Shows on Netflix. The only time I know I will get to have a cup of tea and a cookie (or eight) in peace and quiet is when the magical black screen turns on. And while my kids would love to watch Ninjago all. day. long, I sometimes insist they watch something …
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Wow. My husband and I just moved back to the Midwest after a decade in Northern Virginia. Even though we both lived most of our lives in Ohio/Michigan/Illinois, after being away so long we still weren’t totally prepared for a winter that continued into April! If your kids are like mine—or your weather is colder …
In honor of Earth Day why not focus your art projects on recycled materials! It’s a win win, you’ll be reusing something bound for the trash and facilitating a fun activity with your kids … it doesn’t get better than that! In addition to the below crafts, you can really expound on Earth Day education …
We finally started potty training for reals last Monday. I had been putting it off because I didn’t have my act together between the almost 3-year-old and 8-month-old twins. Well, mom finally got her act together and gathered up all the pertinent potty training supplies. It was ON! I printed out a potty training chart …
During the month of September I’m totally on my lunchbox game. In a month or two, well, think of my kids and their lackluster lunches. Right now though, and hopefully for a few more weeks, I’m going all out! Creative meals, fun notes, and a folded napkin to encourage manners. You too? I mean, lunch …
So I don’t know if this is a parenting win or a parenting fail, but my daughter didn’t have a birthday party until she turned six. For her sixth birthday the only thing she wanted for her birthday was a play house. She’s an only child and thus a wee bit spoiled, so upon hearing …
It’s time for Mom Must-Have Monday! This video series highlights fantastic products that we think you need to know about. Today, we are introducing you to some of our newest friends. The new MAM friends are not only adorable, but will ease your baby’s teething pain, while doubling as a sensory development toy. These teethers …
Do you know that November 26th is (was) National Cake Day? Well, we may be a bit behind when it comes to celebrating—seriously, who puts a cake holiday right on top of a carb-loading turkey and pie holiday?!—but it’s never really too late for cake. Check out these fun cake recipes! Dark Chocolate Strawberry Cake …
My family’s dietary restrictions are laughable right now. We are planning our Thanksgiving menu and need to accommodate for gluten free, dairy free, vegan, ketogenic, and Whole 30. Basically we will be eating… vegetables. 🙂 Our plan is to have a huge variety of sides so that everyone will have a few options to choose …
Whether you’re planning for your baby’s big milestone FIRST birthday party, or for your 12 year olds induction into teenage-hood’s THIRTEENTH birthday party, here are 8 fun party themes to consider that will make the day special: Backyard Carnival: Though Driven By Décor used a lot of materials and ideas from Oriental Trading Company, I …
My daughter loves movies. She has since she was very, very young. Lest you think she has a general love for screens, she self-regulates her iPad use and has no patience for television shows. She’s just started getting into classic cartoons over the past few months. (Inappropriate? Probably yes. But I grew up watching them …
Just between us, I hate nature. Humidity, dirt, sand, bugs, itchy grass, heat, mud, snow, cold, rain, animals, bodies of water that smell like fish, the funk that washes up on the beach. Ugh. I’m an indoor kind of girl. But like many of my other, um, “less-than-charming” attributes, my dislike of the great outdoors …