Spring is a big time for pictures in our family. Between holiday pictures and spring events, we usually take a trek to our local tulip fields where I take somewhere near a million pictures of the kiddos amongst the blooms, and the result is a huge collection of pictures that are just begging to be … Read more
When we first saw the house plans to our home, hubby and I just knew it was perfect. It had some really cool features that were on our list of “musts” and even some things we didn’t even know we wanted but then fell in love with once we saw them on paper. One of … Read more
If you’ve come to my house to play in the past few months, chances are you were immediately asked if you wanted to play with Tegu Blocks. If so, you probably had the same reaction everyone else does when asked if you want to play: a shrug and an “I guess”. But, once the felted … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 22 Everyone close to me knows I’m a huge sucker for handmade, especially when we’re talking about jewelry. I love the imperfections and character of items created by hand and I love that each purchase has a unique story behind it. This, of course, means that I was enthralled … Read more
This last weekend we hosted a little party for some family and friends to celebrate some December birthdays and enjoy the start of the Holiday season. We had each guest bring a recipe they had gotten from Pillsbury.com so we could all try it and ultimately vote on the recipe we liked the most. As … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 9 There’s nothing like creativity to help trump boredom. I truly think it’s impossible to feel bored or restless if your mind is busy creating something grand and using your imagination. It’s during these rainy and cold fall days that I like to encourage the kids to get creative right … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide – Day 8 Have you seen the ActiFry multicooker before? We were introduced to this PTPA winner a few months back and have been simply amazed at all the entrees, appetizers and desserts you can create with little or no effort. This amazing appliance is launching this week at Costco, so … Read more
This weekend I’m hosting my first cooking party ever. I’ve hosted potlucks before, cocktail parties, and I’ve had dinner parties, but I’ve never done anything as crazy as let my guests cook. We’ll be cooking everything from appetizers to desserts in the PTPA Winning T-Fal ActiFry and would love to have you join us virtually … Read more
Experts agree that positive reinforcement really works – no matter what age you’re working with. As the mom of a toddler and a preschooler, I do my share of positive reinforcement throughout the day and the results have been quite amazing. Instead of kids that cry, whine, and fuss to get my attention, I’ve got … Read more
It’s a rare children’s toy that is as beloved by adults as it is the intended age group, but CitiBlocs are definitely one of those rare toys. One glance through YouTube and you will see that CitiBlocs certainly aren’t merely child’s play. We’re talking massive multi-person creations that took days {yes, days} to construct, but … Read more