I'm sure you've caught onto the fact that I love putting together sensory bins for the kids. They are so easy and have endless possibilities. The open-ended play they provide encourages kids of all ages to explore with their hands and use their imagination and creativity. So when planning out some Dr. Seuss themed activities [...]
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Activity: Thing 1 & Thing 2 Handprints
Anyone who has ever heard of Dr. Seuss has heard of Thing 1 and Thing 2. These mischievous little creatures wreak havoc on two unsuspecting children in the hysterical story of The Cat in the Hat. They also happen to be a few of my kid's favorite Dr. Seuss characters, so I had to include [...]
Activity: One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
With Dr. Seuss Day coming up next Tuesday, I wanted to bring a little activity inspiration to anyone looking for fun and easy crafts to celebrate with their kids! Dr. Seuss Day is such a fun day to celebrate, and especially with toddlers. Between the goofy stories and funny illustrations, the kids love Dr. Seuss [...]
5 Products That Will Make Spring Cleaning a Breeze
I'm not sure if its because we've been cooped up in the house for the past year or if it's just me going crazy with toddlers, but Spring Cleaning cannot come soon enough! I've rounded up my favorite cleaning products that make keeping my house (somewhat) cleaned up and can fight off the toughest dog [...]
A Busy Mom’s Guide to Lent
Disclosure: This post is my personal opinion and based off of personal experiences. I am in no way an expert nor do I practice Catholicism in the “traditional” sense. I am just someone who has developed their own relationship with God based off of their upbringing and religious foundation. This post is merely my opinion [...]
Mardi Gras Party Shakers
Another fun part of Mardi Gras is all the chaos and commotion. Maybe it's all the chaos that makes me like this holiday so much! With all the chaos around our house, there is no shortage of noise. So I figured why not help the kids celebrate the holiday with more noise... and while we're [...]
DIY Mardi Gras Masks
Mardi Gras and masks go hand in hand. The mystery and creativity surrounding them has always been one of my favorite parts of the celebrations. I couldn't wait to put together a mask building craft for the kids and with a few items we already had laying around the house, this project was super easy! [...]
Mardi Gras Sensory Bins
Mardi Gras is coming up next week and I can't wait to celebrate! I love this holiday! The food, the masks, the decorations, the parades, the party. Everything about Mardi Gras is so much fun and I couldn’t wait to put together some activities that were kid-friendly. Over the next few days check back on [...]
What They Wore
The kids love dressing themselves so letting them choose their outfits on holidays is something that's not only fun, but hysterical! This year I’ve decided to give them a few different options instead of just letting them go crazy. This gives me somewhat of a say in what they wear. Pick your battles, am I [...]
Valentine’s Day Sensory Bins
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A little about the Fam…
Before all else, I’m a wife and mom. So here’s a little bit about the most important aspect of my life: my family! AJ is my better half. He grounds me, keeps me motivated, and inspires me to be the best version of myself. We had been family friends for years and one day we [...]
Playroom Organization
In the theme of Spring Cleaning, I decided to dive into actually organizing the kids playroom. After a year of quarantine and accumulating so much stuff to keep these kids entertained, our playroom had become a total disaster zone and an absolute nightmare. For the longest time I just threw stuff in baskets or bins [...]
