There’s no doubt about it, kids love messy art projects. The great news is that they can make almost anything around the house into a brilliant masterpiece of art with one ingredient: glue! Recently visiting from the states, my mother-in-law brought me a copy of First Art: Art Experiences for Toddlers and Twos, a book…
Meet Baby E.! // MBM
Meet baby Elijah Josías! Our newest edition to the family was born Monday afternoon, right on his due date, and we couldn’t be more smitten. The public hospital birth was smooth and quick, as baby E. arrived less than an hour after I checked in at the hospital, exactly as I’d hoped! Birth story coming…
Toddler Smoothie Cup // MBM
Has your toddler all but destroyed his silicone-lidded sippy cups? Or is it just my kid? If you’ve got a spilly, puddle-creating sippy cup in your cabinet, make good use of it by deeming it a smoothie cup. Traditional sippy cups often have too narrow an opening for thicker liquids to flow through. My daughter’s…
Fun Summer Activities Right Where You Live // MBM
Photo Source No plans to leave home this summer? No big deal with these fabulous ideas for having summer fun right where you live. Check out some of the most creative & unique summer fun activities here: Staycation Ideas from Ducks ‘n a Row 30 Cheap Summer Staycation Ideas from Six Sisters’ Stuff 25 Water…
Toddler Milestones // MBM
A couple of weeks I was going through another clutter purging phase. I blame the nesting urge, since baby E. is due any day now. Among the items to ditch included my gold wedding heels, a great Goodwill find whose golden color was peeling off. Summer Elizabeth wouldn’t stand for it, so this is what…
Tips for Traveling with Small Kids //MBM
Chances are, you’re going places this summer. Photo Source Travelling with children is a whole ‘nother ballgame than the tranquil, self-indulgent vacays that Husband & I enjoyed as a family of two. Introducing new sights and sounds, cultures and languages to your children is a wonderful way to bond as a family, but doesn’t come…
Babymooning at the Beach // MBM
Who doesn’t love the idea of a babymoon? I mean, a vacation with pregnancy spoiling (please pass the dessert!) and a little R&R before a newborn arrives is probably top on the list of most moms-to-be whether it happens or not. Source Thankfully, last week we were blessed with the chance to visit relatives in…
Renter Friendly Kids Growth Chart // MBM
My little Summerbeth is getting tall, and until this week, I had no way of stopping her. Of course, there’s no way I’d really try to stunt her growth, but I did find a handy magnetic growth chart to track her height that is renter friendly. I’d envisioned perma wall-art type growth charts and the…
Pizza Box Painting // Mommy-Brain Mixer
Have you ever wanted to finger paint with your child but been hesitant of the mess? Try using a pizza box to keep all your supplies & inevitable splatters contained. Summer & I painted for the first time ever last week, and the pizza box worked like a charm… if you don’t consider the time…
A Lesson in Self Worth // Mommy-Brain Mixer
Ladies, I don’t know about you, but this video really struck a chord with me. How is it that we, preciously made children in whom God delights (Isaiah 62:4,) should have such negative opinions of ourselves? Check out the video and catch a glimpse of how women often unconsciously portray themselves. Then take a look…
