Since we’ve been stuck inside for weeks now, we have been whipping up a bunch of our favorite sweet treats not only for something yummy to eat but also just for something to do.   Today, we settled on Homemade Oreos. Who doesn’t like Oreos, right?  These cookies are super easy to make and don’t take …

Gross motor skills, sometimes referred to as large motor skills, are very important to develop in toddlers.  These are the “bigger” skills that babies and toddlers develop naturally, such as rolling over, sitting up, walking, jumping, throwing a ball, etc. Gross motor skills go hand in hand with fine motor skills, for example, a child’s …

If you are looking for a decadent dessert to make that will sure to be a crowd pleaser, look no further than the Pretzel Crusted Peanut Butter Cookie Candy Brownie Bars. I came up with this idea years ago and it immediately went viral because it was just that good! After 8 years, I thought …

This Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 10th) has the potential to be a hard one. With the likelihood that many states will still be under some type of stay-at-home order making celebrating mom tough, and shipping delays at many companies making last-minute ordering difficult, what’s a family to do? Well, here are some ideas for stay-at-home …

Memorial Day is coming up on May 25th and we never pass up an opportunity to round up some cute crafts and activities for our kiddos! First, since Memorial Day is celebrated in honor of all the brave men and women who have died in military service for the United States, kick off the celebration …

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 …

In honor of Earth Day this week, we wanted to share some of our favorite earth-friendly baby products with you.  There are many, many more that we don’t list but here are some of our favorites. NATURAL MAT Organic crib mattresses that are made with no chemicals, no plastics and no PVC.  Natural Mat combines …

Today I’ve rounded up 10 great breakfast for dinner ideas for you. My family is big on breakfast. In fact, we love to eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner sometimes. I love all the sweet breakfast treats like pancakes and French toast as well as all the eggs and potatoes and other goodies that …

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 …

Ever since my first baby was born I’ve tried to be more mindful of our family’s use of plastics. Something about becoming a mom just makes you more aware. Of ingredients. Of potential toxins. Of how the earth will be someday when they’re grown. I’m in no way perfect. There is definitely plastic in my …

We are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. About two weeks ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidelines encouraging people to wear a cloth face covering (not a medical mask—save those for health workers!) if they needed to go out in public during this time of social distancing. While …

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 …