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
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 20 Everyone that knows me understands my deep love of everything miniature. While I was hoping my daughter would take an interest in miniatures as well, I was thrilled when I realized that she might love them even more than I do. Because of our shared love {and … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 17 When I first found out I was pregnant, all I could think about was little itty bitty cuteness. But, while I was dreaming of small clothing and even tinier shoes and accessories, my husband was looking much further ahead. He had already set his heart on road … Read more
A girl after my own heart, my daughter likes nothing better than a good art project. Close second on her list of loves would be jewelry, so of course I was excited when I heard about the Snap Fashion Jewelry Studio from Smart Lab that would allow us to easily create our own custom rings, … Read more
You may remember my posts in the past where I showed some of my polymer clay creations that I make each holiday season. I haven’t gotten serious about selling any of my ornaments in the past, but I have had so many requests that I have recently started an Etsy shop where you can purchase … Read more
Being from the Pacific Northwest means that many spring days are spent inside waiting for the rain to pass. Although I would have plenty to keep me busy should I be rained in for the week, kids and toddlers are another story entirely. For them, the best way to spend an indoor day is to … Read more
I resolve to… get my husband the tools to tackle household repairs My husband is a Dremel guy through and through and has been known to use a Dremel for work, household repairs, and even for helping me with craft projects. In fact, when I first met him he was only 18 years old, but … Read more
I resolve to… streamline my office Even a casual reader of this site knows how excited we get about organization. And, if you saw our daily comings and goings you would completely understand why. Like most parents, we are extremely busy with two small kids, work, a blog, and very busy social lives. So, whether … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 32 If you haven’t created your own photo book yet, now is the perfect time to give it a shot. I recently found Mixbook and was so excited to see that it solved all of my reservations I had had about photobook software in the past. I got to create … Read more