Breastfeeding is a subject close to my heart, literally and figuratively! When I saw that Mothering is having a “Blog about Breastfeeding” Event to celebrate International Breastfeeding Week, I couldn’t help but join in! When my son was born, I wasn’t convinced that I could successfully nurse. I had worked in daycare and met mothers who were […]
Another thing I dread about travel is dropped kid stuff on the plane. I mean, what is grosser than a sippee cup rolling around on the floor of a plane? Okay, pleanty of things… but still. Ewwww!!! So… when I came across the tutorial for the Sippy Cup Leash by Make It and Love It, I […]
Just as I don’t like travel pillows and sippees dragging on the floor in an airport (or anywhere, for that matter,) I also don’t like baby dolls dragging on the floor either. I cut ribbon as long as I thought the doll should fall from their seatbelts … plus 4 inches longer on each end. […]
The part I dread most about air travel is going through security. I’m excited that both of my kids can walk and follow basic instructions at this point, but taking off all of our shoes and whatnot turns into quite a chore… and then there is the re-dressing of everyone. Sheesh! I started thinking about […]
Have you ever been going along with life and then something triggered a memory? Well, when this book arrived in a package from my folks, I had one of those moments. Okay, it wasn’t A memory… this book was part of my childhood. I happen to think it might be one of THE best children’s […]
August 4, 2026 Note: I’m still a huge fan of handing things down & up. In the beginning of our parenting journey, we were on a very tight budget. The generosity of others was very impactful. I will forever be grateful for the many people who showered us with gifts and grace as we established […]
Yesterday was one of those days. The morning went fairly smoothly. I took the kids to Walmart to pick up a few supplies to make more Angry Bird Beanbags. Unfortunately, Walmart’s felt selection was not impressive… and by the time we finished shopping, the kids were exhausted! I know, you are probably thinking, how long does […]
My son. He cracks me up! His Grandma got him hooked on Angry Birds some time ago. I wasn’t completely impressed. Until he started playing Bad Piggies… check that out! Anyway, I stopped looking for ideas for what to make for the baby shower we’ll be going to soon, and started looking for ideas for things […]
Okay, if you think I’ve gone a little overboard on the baby gifts, you might be right… BUT… I’ve been itching to sew for a while and making more diapers for my kids is great, but making fun stuff is even better! FIRST: The Tag Blanket Tutorial on Bits of Everything is what I used for […]
This weekend, my husband got a new toy for our son. Okay… he also got himself a new toy. They discovered these Mini Remote Control cars at the Babies and Kids Expo in Houston, at Fundamentally Toys. They actually had them for $2 less than Amazon. I wasn’t so sure that it was a good idea… with […]