As much as I love Christmas crafts filled with reindeer and sparkling trees, my true love is winter themed projects. Ones that last far into January and are all about the peace and prettiness of snow and, of course, a sweet little handprint! This preschool-approved handprint DIY features a red cardinal (or any other color bird …

The other day my daughter and I made dark chocolate peppermint bark. It was quick, easy and delicious and we couldn’t wait to show Daddy when he came home. Upon his arrival, he took a little nibble, exclaimed how delicious it was and then whispered to me, “I’d be extra happy if you tried a …

We’re just days out from Christmas – I hope you are ready to go!  Leaving a tasty treat for Santa and his reindeer is a tried and true Christmas tradition. Jolly St. Nick has a lot of houses to hit in one night, and after all the hard work he puts in for our families, …

December 21 is the Winter Solstice—the shortest day of the year. What better day to celebrate National Flashlight Day? To cheer up an otherwise darkish day and in honor of the flashlight, grab some bright lights and check out these fun flashlight play ideas. Shadow Puppet Theater Make stick puppets (as easy as cutting out …

Babies are curious little beings, aren’t they? As a parent, one of my biggest pleasures of the job is watching my baby discover new things for the first time. However, with that curiosity comes many opportunities to get themselves into trouble. My daughter is now 14 months old and into everything. Today, I wanted to share some …

As the weather turns cool and the snow starts to fall in many parts of the country, it’s a perfect time (well, anytime is a good time!) to go on a Caribbean getaway to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. That’s exactly what we did when the Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa invited us …

I know it’s only December but it’s never too early to start planning your New Year’s Resolutions, right? Maybe if I start planning sooner what I’d like to do this next year, I’ll actually stick to it longer. I usually make it through January and February just fine, and then fizzle out in my motivation …

Are you scrambling for a last minute BIG gift idea? Or maybe you are looking ahead to the 2017 birthdays coming up? Today we are looking at a BIG gift that we are sure the 5-10 year old crowd will LOVE. It’s the Peg Perego Polaris Ranger RZR 24 volt ride-on. One of the most favorite …

STOP IT, parents! Just stop it with the Hatchimals! We know you’ve heard that the hottest toy of the 2016 holiday season is the Hatchimal! Yep, that magical crazy, interactive bird that hatches from an egg that your kids have probably been begging for. Sure, they peck their way out of the egg but you …

December 19th is Oatmeal Muffin Day! To celebrate, let’s make and eat lots of oatmeal muffins. Duh. But seriously, these things are versatile. And they’re a great make-ahead breakfast or snack for this busy time of year. I tracked down some yummy oatmeal muffin recipes for you—check ‘em out! Applesauce Cinnamon Oat Muffins: The applesauce …

Dealing with depression is never fun. I mean, really: never. But it can especially un-fun during celebratory times like the holidays. Add in Seasonal Affective Disorder, and everything is extra special fun because the time of year is against you, too. So on this happy note, let’s talk about dealing with depression during the holidays. …

Well, once a year, there’s this fat guy with a big beard and red pajamas that slides his way down your chimney and enters your house while you sleep. If you don’t have a chimney, he still finds a way in. This is after he parks his super heavy sleigh on the roof, letting his …