The kids have always been big fans of sensory bins. They’re easy to put together, relatively cheap, and open-ended enough for them to really explore and develop their imaginations and creativity. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I thought it would be fun to put together a few different Valentine’s themed sensory bins for them to [...]
Author: Meredith Hennessy
Hi! I'm Meredith, a mom of two rambunctious toddlers in Northern California. From motherhood & kids, to affordable style for you & your home, it’s all here! I‘m glad you’re here & hope you’re ready to Embrace the Chaos!
Easy Valentine’s Day Cards for Preschoolers
The countdown to Valentine’s Day is officially in its final few days and to get the kids in a festive mood, we decided to make Valentine’s for Oliver’s classmates! This is his first Valentine’s Day in school so he was definitely excited to decorate this own cards. Some construction paper, stickers, a few treats and [...]
H E L L O , H E L L O!
2020 was a doozy. Global pandemic, the election, isolation, civil movements, and lots of uncertainty. Like the rest of the world, we went through quite a few ups and downs. We had lots of exciting moments throughout the year, while also navigating some rough waters. The year tested our sanity and strength but somehow we [...]
Story & Song Time @ Home
One of our favorite outings before the Shelter in Place was Story & Song Time at a local children’s store. It was a great way for me to meet new moms, get out of the house, and to socialize the kids. The songs, dances, games, and stories were always able to keep them engaged and [...]
A Few Ways the Busy Mom Can Self-Care in Quarantine
While it may be tough to fit into your busy schedule, making time for yourself can make a huge positive impact on your life. Here are a few ways you can practice self-care while still managing to balance everything else on your plate! Take a Long, Hot Shower There’s nothing like a long, hot shower [...]
Why I Forced Myself to Self-Care During Quarantine
With everything being so chaotic right now, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and neglect taking time for yourself to regroup. When was the last time you gave yourself alone time? Like legitimately scheduled out some time just to simply decompress. If you’re anything like me, you have no idea when that last time was! Or [...]
DIY Cereal Bar
Do you struggle to get your kids to eat breakfast? Or any meal for that matter? My kids are the worst at eating lately. They love to snack but hate to sit down for an actual meal. Sometimes they’ll devour an entire plate of eggs, bacon, fruit, yogurt, and still want more! But lately they [...]
5 Reasons Why You Should Take Your Kids Camping
They can hear what quiet sounds like. Kids are so overstimulated these days. From their jam-packed schedules to their obnoxious toys to their tablets and smart phones, kids aren’t learning how to relax and experience true silence. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to venture out and explore nature where the only sounds they hear [...]
Toys We Love: Wooden Food Cutting Set
One day I was wandering through a store waiting for Oliver to finish up his speech therapy and I came across this wooden food play set in the clearance section. I was so excited! We had a similar food cutting set growing up that my brothers and I loved to play with. I was thinking [...]
Our Adventures in Potty Training…
Congratulations! You’ve officially hit the most enjoyable time in toddlerhood! Kidding not kidding. This is one of the things I was absolutely dreading as a parent. I’ve heard so many horror stories and so many “he did it all by himself” stories that I had literally no idea what to expect. But armed with the [...]
Embrace the Chaos 