Believe it or not, folks, Halloween is right around the corner! That means it’s time to start thinking about Halloween costumes for our little ones. Choosing costumes for my twin boys is always extra fun because I like to put them in coordinating outfits that fit their personalities. For their first Halloween, when they were …
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Jennifer Marino Walters
You already have a blast dressing up your little ones, so why not get in on the action? Here are 10 ideas for fun, coordinating Halloween costumes for the family. You will love looking back on these photos in years to come! 1. Put ’em together and whadda ya got? A yummy BLT! Learn how …
There are lots of clever and adorable ways to incorporate your child’s stroller, wagon, or even wheelchair into his or her Halloween costume. Here are 10 fun ideas to inspire you. 1. This Cabbage Patch Kid in the box is so clever! 2. Splish splash, it’s your baby in the bath! 3. Star Wars fans will love …
Because they were born into a military family, my 2-year-old twin boys have grown up thousands of miles away from their relatives. My entire side of the family is in New York, and my husband’s side is in Michigan and Ohio. We recently moved from Colorado—far away—to California—even farther. So we’ve had to come up …
We all know how hard it is to find a good caregiver for our children. So if you’re lucky enough to find a great nanny, you’ll want to make sure she (or he) sticks around! Here are seven ways to maintain a great relationship with your children’s nanny. 1. Give her clear-cut instructions and expectations: Make …
Planning a birthday party for your child? These fun and unique kids’ birthday party themes should provide some inspiration! Airplane Party: Boarding-pass invitations, individual lunches served by “flight attendants” (a.k.a. parents) in clear plastic containers, a “baggage claim” area where guests can pick up suitcase-shaped favor bags … it’s all enough to sweep a little …
Planning a visit to Disneyland with toddlers or preschoolers? Be sure to spend a day at California Adventure, its sister park, which is right next door! While there are some thrill rides for older kids and adults, there are plenty of attractions for the littlest visitors, too. And kids 2 and under get in free! …
Date night can be pricey enough without adding children to the mix. But once we become parents, a night out becomes even more expensive. In addition to to paying for dinner, drinks, and/or a movie ticket, we also have to pay babysitters an hourly rate. Depending on your city and how many children you have, …
My husband is in the military, which means life can get pretty crazy! Since our twins were born, we’ve lived thousands of miles away from family. That means that at the ripe old age of 25 months, our boys are already frequent flyers. In fact, they have taken nine round-trip flights since they were two months old. …
I recently wrote a post about questions to ask a potential nanny or babysitter. But how and where can you find possible caregivers to interview? Here are five ideas. Be sure to interview and get references for candidates you don’t know before hiring them! 1. Ask friends, family, neighbors, etc: Spread the word that you …
My family recently moved from Colorado Springs to Los Angeles. Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our wonderful part-time nanny, Traci. I was terrified I wouldn’t be able to find someone equally great to care for my 2-year-old twins while I worked from home (or from the local coffee shop) a couple of days …
Looking for somewhere to take the family for Spring Break or summer vacation? Colorado Springs is packed with family-friendly things to do that should make it part of your traveling list. WHERE IS COLORADO SPRINGS? Colorado Springs is the second most populous city and the most extensive city in the State of Colorado. It is the principal city of …