One of the biggest factors in working our way into a paleo lifestyle and doing Whole30 was that so much of the food was outside of our price range for weekly meals. So we knew we would be starting to eat Paleo without a lot of wiggle room to spend for more. This meant finding…
Getting toddlers involved in chores is important to help them feel like they are contributing and to encourage their natural desire for independence. From using Dishwasher tabs to help them have more control in helping with dishes to giving them ways to mimic your own efforts to complete household chores, there are a number of…
My favorite toys for my kids are open-ended ones that offer a wide variety of exploration and learning. And while I also really appreciate self-correcting activities, sometimes being able to break free from the set mold can really challenge kids to also think outside of the box. From the moment we purchased our Montessori cylinder ladder, it…
It’s snowing! My daughter shouted this morning when she woke up. And indeed the soft, cold crystals covered the ground outside. And while she was geared up to go outside and play, I was thinking about the aftermath of her adventures outdoors. What would it look like? It would be the two of us curled…
My grandmother died of breast cancer. She passed away before she even turned 50 and the same year my dad graduated high school. When they found the mass, it was the size of a walnut when even today the size of a pea is critical. The story goes that she knew. She knew something was…
Somehow it’s past mid-December and it doesn’t even feel like Christmas is less than a week away. So in case you’re the dad, the husband, or even the kids and need ideas for some last minute gifts for mom, here are some really thoughtful ones that also don’t scream “I forgot until yesterday!”
For 8 weeks we lived in a hotel. One with two stove burners, no oven, and a dishwasher. We lived this way with two grown adults, a toddler, a baby, and a St. Bernard-something-stubborn mix of a dog. And we lived to tell about it. How do you make 400 square feet work for a…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions and this diy gift for moms of preschoolers ideas are mine alone. #MeAndMyTea #CollectiveBias. The holidays can be stressful, even chaotic. With toddlers and preschoolers around, this statement increases in truth exponentially. How do I know this? Because I have one of each….
Having multiple children can mean having to learn and understand how to cater to each child’s unique personality and needs. Rather than have children who all live under the shadow of the oldest or older child, there are ways to help younger siblings shine. This is so important in validating who they are and their…
Having kids usually means playing, crafting, and exploring. So when holidays and birthdays come around, it’s the perfect moment to put those creative energies at work to create great homemade keepsakes. It also helps because grandparents love them and they don’t break the bank! This year we’ve been working on washi tape silhouette gift ideas,…
The holiday break is something families look forward to, but also dread. As a parent we hate hearing our kids are bored or we’ve run out of ideas when the power goes out. These last minute Christmas crafts are just the solution to print out and have on hand. Maybe the weather is a little…
Christmastime was always fun for me as a kid because my mom put so much thought and effort into not only the gifts she bought, but also into how she wrapped and distributed them. Over the years she’s come up with several awesome ideas, because it’s her love language to give gifts to others. So…