Awhile back I shared some creative announcements for announcing pregnancy and it got my wheels turning on what happens next … the exciting GENDER REVEAL! With my first pregnancy, my husband and I opted to wait and find out our baby’s gender at birth. I totally recommend this and absolutely loved the surprise. Plus, it …

Dying eggs is one of the few craft activities you can do with really young children.  As long as they can put an egg in a bowl, they can help out. Those first two sentences were taken from my brain before I had ever dyed eggs with a young child. In reality, if they can …

We just returned from a whirlwind trip to Universal Orlando this past weekend. We were lucky enough to take the three kids (ages 3 1/2, 6 and 8) to check out the biggest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans. You might be thinking – “Mardi Gras is over” – but not at Universal Orlando, …

Every family should have a first aid kit at home. A well stocked first aid kit should be within a parent’s easy reach and full of supplies that will help you handle an emergency at a moment’s notice. But what exactly should be in that first aid kit? Today I’m here to share with you …

If your toddler is anything like mine, he or she loves to read. I’m always looking for new ideas of books to read to my son so today I wanted to share my top ten toddler books with you! Read and enjoy! 1. Night-Night, Little Pookie by Sandra Boynton. This is my son’s all-time favorite …

Are you a new mom? Did you know there are certain foods you should be eating now that you’ve just given birth? And no I’m not talking about coffee, although all new moms probably want a big cup of joe more than anything! Today I want to share a list of foods that new moms …

My 7 month old just sprung his first two teeth and they did not come easily. In an effort to ease his pain I feel like I’ve become an expert in teething remedies. I’ve bought all the special toys and ointments and I’ve stocked up on medicine to make it through the uncomfortable nights. Out …

It is recommended that children should visit the dentist for the first time when they are around two years of age. My son will be two in two months and the thought of him at a dentist makes me a little nervous. I don’t think he is going to be a fan of a stranger …

Today I am sharing one of my family’s favorite recipes with you – Upside Down Pizza Casserole. Who doesn’t love pizza, right? This is an amazing twist on pizza that your kids are going to love! It’s really easy to make, only calls for a few different ingredients, and the kids can get in the …

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Do you ever find yourself struggling with gift ideas for new parents? It’s a much easier gift to give than most think, but you have to think outside of the box! These five gifts ideas require no wrapping paper or ribbon. 1. Deliver A Meal Parents with newborns spend their days in a state of …

I’m just going to say it, I’m not the craftiest person! Sure, if it is “crafty baking” I’m all in but if it is regular old crafts, I’m not that great. You know, the crafts when you create something with crap around your house? Yeah, those are just not the Martha Stewart traits that I …