Hungry Hungry Caterpillar Read Along Beads
I’ve been working on “Busy Bags for my kiddos (1&3), with the goal of intentional, but not necessarily structured, learning. AND… I’ve got a whole LOAD of books that sit on the shelf, being mostly neglected… and I’m hoping that doing some related crafts and activities will get us all more interested in them. Here
Air Travel with Babies and Toddlers
I was almost 21 by the time I flew for the first time. Honestly, I thought I’d die in the state I was born in. For that matter, in the same city. I had never been out except on a family camping trip or a field trip and I didn’t feel as though I was
Sippee Cup Leashes : Tutorial Link
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
Denim Travel Shoes – Tutorial Link
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
Nostalgia! Let’s Go to the Zoo
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
Hand-me-downs & Hand-me-ups
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
Perspective Check
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
Household Help: Cleaning Dryer Lint Catcher
Did you know that it’s a good idea to clean out your dryer lint catcher on a regular basis? Yeah, it is. NO, I don’t mean rub off the lint and put it back. There is more, you ask? YES!!! I noticed that my dryer has been getting a little hotter than it should. Actually,
Household Helpers: Stripping Cloth Diapers & De-stinking
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my cloth diapers! So far, all we have in our house are Kissaluvs Marvels and Pocket Trainers. Aren’t they gorgeous? The thing about cloth diapers is… they change… The super soft fleece insides pill up, and for good reason. The pilling actually wicks the moisture away from the kiddos and towards the microfiber stuffers. Unfortunately,
So Many Seats!
We had an awesome baby bath when my little girl was very very little. It was small enough to fit on our master bath’s counter and large enough for her to grow with. Eventually, I would have it beside her brother’s bath and I could tend to them both. It served us well. The stepstool is still