Summertime is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine with your little ones! One of our favorite things to do during the warmer months of the year, is to venture into our back yard for some water play – it’s a great way to cool down on those really hot days! Sometimes we break out a sprinkler,… View Post
I always crave chicken salad during the warmer months of the year. One of my favorite ways to eat chicken salad is with some Frito Scoops. But when it comes to sandwiches, I prefer Chicken Salad Croissants! I mean, how can you go wrong with the perfectly flaky and buttery pastry? It is the perfect vehicle for a chicken salad… View Post
Are you ready for Father’s Day this Sunday? What are some of the go-to gifts that your kiddos like to give on this special occasion? Do you stick with the standard grilling items? The funny ties or socks? The “World’s Best Dad” coffee mugs? Since my little nugget is not quite old enough to select and purchase Father’s Day gifts… View Post
This warmer weather has me reminiscing about my little nugget’s beach-themed second birthday party, that we held in our backyard last summer! A fun beach/ocean theme was the perfect celebration idea, since we had recently ventured on two separate beach vacations. I will never forget the look on her face when she placed her toes in the sand for the… View Post
On Tuesday, I shared a post about one of our favorite sensory objects…water beads! And today, I’m sharing a brilliant way to utilize some of those water beads (when your kiddos have tired of playing with them). A Water Bead Stress-Ball Balloon! Water beads are awesome for sensory play and exploration – they are colorful, squishy, bouncy…the list goes on…. View Post
Have you ever played with water beads before? They are quite possibly the best tools for sensory exploration – for all ages! My little nugget loves them, I love them, my husband loves them, and even my mother loves them! We are all fascinated by the entire process of hydrating these hard, minuscule balls, and watching them turn into much… View Post
