The next big thing in toys: Animoodles launches on Kickstarter today
When was the last time you saw a stuffed animal and thought, “wow, that’s innovative?” Probably never, because what could you possibly do with a stuffed animal that’s new and…
Matching Girls Monday: farm life
Once again we were joined by our lovely neighbors for a matching girls day. My girls love matching their “cousins” and I love all the excitement they all have for…
Motherhood: a lesson on time and space
I always hoped that my girls would be close. I wished more than anything for a sister for my oldest, and I was so excited when my wish came true….
Less is more: life without a diaper bag
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MoreHuggiesMoreSavings #CollectiveBias I’m 9+ years in on this whole mom gig, and…
Secret to a better night’s sleep: The Floating Comfort Pillow by Mediflow
Before I was a parent, I didn’t know how much difference a good night’s sleep really makes. Even though my kids {for the most part} sleep through the night, I…
85+ thoughts every parent has while watching PAW Patrol
Maybe if I turn on a PAW Patrol I can get just a few more minutes of sleep/work/cleaning in before being attacked by little ones. Nope, they want me to…
Hearty breakfast for cold mornings: Huevos Rancheros with pico de gallo
Cold mornings call for hearty breakfasts. Check out this delicious and easy huevos rancheros recipe that will fuel you for your day.
Where we were: Country Village in Bothell, WA
Have you been to Country Village in Bothell, WA? I grew up going to Country Village with my mom and my aunts, and I have vivid memories of going to…
Where we were: a ferry adventure with kids
One thing I love most about living in Washington State is that we're literally surrounded by water. I love just sitting at the beach and listening to the waves crashing, I love running around and taking pictures while the kids play, and I love exploring all the islands around us. 
And, while I wish we had our own motor boat to make island hopping easy, I do love the inherent adventure in hopping on one of the Washington State Ferries and taking it somewhere for the day.
It's great because you can just walk on with your day's worth of stuff and let someone else take you where you want to go, let them figure out where to park, and they can provide bathrooms, snack options, and entertainment.
Limitless fun with Antsy Pants Build And Play kits
If I was describing the perfect toy, it would be something that was a project. Something that took a while to set up, provided customizing opportunities so the kids can…