This is the third post in the Family First series. Check out the saucy marriage post and then grab your own free tidy home printable to maintain a consistent clean without the hassle. This year, I’m making fun learning a priority with my two year-old by creating a tot school agenda. Last year we started…
Terrific Educational Toys for a Two Year Old
Toddler Art Gift Guide
I still have my second grade art box. The neon pink plastic case has graduated from Crayolas to oils, crossed international borders, and never stopped inspiring me toward new artistic endeavors. My little girl now has one of her very own too. [Tweet “Stock your child’s art box with brilliant supplies he’ll love!”] Toddlers love…
Tip for Safe Travels with Tots
Planning family travel can be hectic. Packing bags, filling the gas tank, and updating passports keep you busy. The last thing you need to worry about is your family’s safety. If you’ve got small children, let me share a tip for safe travels with tots. Pack electrical outlet plugs. Hotel rooms and vacation homes don’t…
Creative Fall Activities for Kids
To be honest, Autumn has never been my thing. I prefer green trees sprinkled with blossoms, warm sunshine, and magenta toenails peeking out from my sandals. Costa Rica‘s weather is just fine with me. Although my kids may not see snow until they’re five, I want them to learn about the four seasons in fun,…
How I Weaned My Toddler
Weaning is a subjective subject. Every family has their own methods, every child their own timing. Since I was expecting baby #2 and had no desire to tandem nurse, it was best for my toddler and I to sweetly & thoughtfully close the breastfeeding chapter of our relationship. This is how I weaned my toddler.
Celebrating TWO with a Water Birthday Party
This weekend we celebrated two gorgeous years of little girl. Summer Elizabeth had a water-themed birthday party complete with 3 pools, water balloon yoyos, water painting, and plenty of watermelon. I’ll be featuring some water party games and activities soon, but meanwhile, here’s a peek into our water birthday bash.Summerbeth had her very FIRST CUPCAKE!…
Toddler Art Activities
Every weekend you’re privy to to my favorite posts of the week. It’s a hodgepodge mix of things that make me grin, simplify life, or make your palette sing. This week is all about toddler art activities! I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly on the lookout for new creative art projects to do…
DIY Educational Placemats
Are you looking for an easy way to add more learning fun to your child’s day? A simple stack of flashcards and a laminator are all you need to create DIY educational placemats, a dynamic dinnertime learning tool!One package of flashcards can yield bunches of placemats, making this learning project as easy on the budget…
Glue Art Project // MBM
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…
