It’s almost Christmas! In our house that means our decorations are up, our tree is decorated, presents are (mostly) wrapped, Christmas goodies are in abundance, and our story times are filled with festive holiday books! Our daughter was so excited to get our stack of Christmas books out this year…when she saw them on her bookshelf, she desperately wanted to… View Post
It was this time three years ago that my husband and I found out we were expecting our first child – happy holidays, indeed! We decided that we wanted to surprise our parents with the special news when we visited for Christmas, so we created a pregnancy announcement Christmas ornament for each of them. On one side it said, “We… View Post
I don’t know about you, but play dough is a very big deal in our household. It is something that our little nugget can play with every single day (without tiring of it), and usually for 30-60 minute periods of time! We enjoy playing with classic Play-Doh (I find the smell intoxicating), but we also like to create our own… View Post
The thought of putting up a Christmas tree decorated with your favorite family heirloom ornaments (most of which are incredibly fragile) is a daunting thought when you have a toddler running around grabbing everything, and either immediately putting it in their mouth, or throwing it on the floor to see if it bounces. I love having a Christmas tree during… View Post
Sometimes, making mealtime fun for a toddler, makes all the difference. So when you find yourself in a breakfast rut, or your child is being incredibly picky, lighten everyone’s mood with these cute bear waffles! This simple idea is so quick and effortless. All you need is a toasted Eggo waffle, a little bit of peanut butter (to hold everything… View Post
I’m always on the hunt for quiet activities that my toddler can enjoy independently, while I’m working in the kitchen. If the activity also provides a learning opportunity, I’ve hit the jackpot! When I happened across some felt board ideas on Pinterest, I knew I wanted to try one at home with my daughter. I couldn’t find a large/full sheet… View Post
