LifeLessonPlans We’ve been having lots of fun with eggs around here, painting them, experimenting with them, and of course eating them! So, when Tinkerlab announced that their creative kids challenge was going to center around eggs I knew it was something the kids would love to take part in! Each family chooses an egg themed activity … Read more
We don’t keep a lot of sweets in the house, but I’ve had a bag of marshmallows sitting on my counter for several weeks just tempting me! I’ve been wanting to try a new dough with the kids, something edible, and so when I saw Jen’s post on Mama Papa Bubba about a stretchy new dough … Read more
My daughter is quite the dress up fashionista. She has about as many pretend clothes as she does real ones, and goes through several costume changes each day to show them off! Her collection has been gathered from numerous sources and it’s always a bit nostalgic to sort through the pieces and remember the story … Read more
Looking for a fun project you can do with your children that can really make a difference? Make a blanket for Project Linus! The mission of Project Linus is to “provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets … Read more
Here’s a throwback Thursday, remember about three months ago when I decided that October would be “glow month,” and we would do all of these awesome activities like make glowing ocean and swamp sensory bins. About halfway through that glow-rific October, Aurora and I started working on this glowing crystal project and then when we … Read more
Question: When should I schedule my baby’s first check-up? In the whirlwind 3 days between having my baby and getting home, I lost track of a lot information. When should I schedule my baby’s first check-up with out pediatrician? Answer from Dr. Whitcomb You should visit your health care provider two weeks after delivery. Your … Read more
My little guy is getting closer and closer to turning one. Where did the time go? Like any first time mom, I want to throw him the best birthday bash ever! But with sites like Pinterest that show extravagant decorations and ideas, it’s easy to see how we could all get a little carried away. … Read more