Once upon a time, I gave birth to two very healthy bouncing baby boys. They were pretty good eaters and meals/menus never produced an argument regardless of what was being served. They ate a lot of amazing foods and it wasn’t abnormal to hear my oldest order salmon and broccoli when we were out to […]
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Hanging Shape Bird Feeders
February 28, 2013 by
Spruce up your yard, help the birds, and get your kids involved! This simple project will have you cooking up some fun and creative bird feeders with your kids. Even though winter still has its hold on the temperature, spring has started to show here in the Pacific NW and I am LOVING it! Yesterday […]
The Learning Tower Review – Kids in the Kitchen
February 18, 2013 by
There’s a new fun house in my kitchen – it’s a cross between a mini tree house, a ladder, and a lookout tower yet it helps me to be able to safely cook with the kids! We are having so much fun with our Learning Tower from the Little Partners. I have been eyeing this […]
Toy Fair NY 2013!
February 16, 2013 by
Toy Fair is one of the biggest toy events in the world, and this year they celebrated their 110th birthday at the Javits Center in NYC! Toy Fair is not open to the public — only those directly involved in the toy industry are permitted to attend. Want to see all the latest and greatest […]
Delicious Honey Citrus Fruit Dip Recipe
February 13, 2013 by
A creamy, sweet and versatile dip made with grapefruit and cultured cream cheese for a probiotic boost. It’s also a fun and great way to introduce children to cooking, with this super easy, and completely yummy recipe! Thankfully, getting {my} children to eat fruit has never been a challenge. In fact, the only challenge I face […]
Crispy Rice and Oats (Healthier) Treats Recipe
February 1, 2013 by
This is the perfect little Valentine’s treat to make for and with your little sweeties made of crispy rice cereal, oatmeal, peanut or almond butter and more! It’s a much more nutritious version of Rice Krispie Treats since it contains no processed marshmallows and has an added punch of protein. We traded in the processed […]
12 Recipes for Paint
January 21, 2013 by
Make your own paint using common household items with the help of these recipes from the lovely Rachel of KidsActivitiesBlog.com (Thank you, Rachel!) If you haven’t already seen her site, it is loaded with plenty of inspiring crafts and activities for kids! Favorite Kids Craft Ideas Egg paint Fizzing sidewalk Paint – this paint is […]
Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Families
January 18, 2013 by
A slow cooker recipe roundup from some of our talented contributors, all family tested and approved in our households! If you are a busy mom, then you know a slow cooker can be your best friend. It’s useful for many occasions – like for busy weekdays with crazy schedules when you won’t be home until […]
Simple Science- Ice Experiment
January 16, 2013 by
Do your kids love science? Even the simplest of experiments can be exciting activities of discovery and this ice experiment falls into that category. It’s very simple to put together, but also a lot of fun for kids to explore. Ice Experiment: Which added material (variable) will melt ice the fastest? What You’ll Need: Ice […]
Slow Cooker Tacos
January 14, 2013 by
This is the easiest way to bring a Mexican restaurant straight into your home – using your slow cooker! A Mexican dinner delight that’s tasty and fun for the whole family. Know what I love more than Mexican food? Going to a Mexican restaurant with my girlfriends, sipping on a margarita, mindlessly eating chips and […]
Top 10 Posts of 2012
December 29, 2012 by
Hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday, my friends! We are spending lots of time with family and friends, and cherishing these special moments together. I thought it would be a good time to reflect back on the last year, with a little list of our top 10 most popular posts from 2012. 10. DIY […]
7 Creative Uses for Pool Noodles
November 13, 2012 by
Do you have pool noodles sitting around at home collecting dust from last Summer? Wish you could put them to use with something other than a pool for the Fall and Winter months? Need a few creative ideas for inspiration?? Here are seven of our favorite ways to use pool noodles: 1. Hammer Time — […]
Apple Tree Song
October 1, 2012 by
Today is Music Monday and we are sharing another video from Angelique! We are immersing ourselves in all things fall, and this apple tree song was a fun way to start our day. This is a short song that gets kids singing along, so don’t be surprised if your child wants to watch it more […]
How to Preserve a Spider’s Web
September 28, 2012 by
As the Autumn equinox drew near, my children and I were struck by the changes outside. We started to spot crows flocking, squirrels frantically gathering, and beautiful spiders webs covered with dew on our daily nature walks. This week we found so many incredible webs that we wanted to find a way to keep […]
Autumn Leaves Song
September 26, 2012 by
It’s officially fall! And Angelique has a wonderful video to get you in the autumn spirit. This video shares a beautiful song about autumn leaves and would be a wonderful video to watch with your kids. Watch and sing along, and if you like this video, you can subscribe to Angelique’s YouTube channel for more […]
Learn with Play Dough
September 12, 2012 by
Play dough is an incredibly fun activity, and often a favorite among kids. But not only is playing with play dough fun, it is also a wonderful way to get in some hands on learning! The benefits are many and it’s one of my favorite ways to encourage learning through play. Making Play Dough […]
Daily Routines and Learning Life Skills
September 10, 2012 by
Fall is often a time for new routines and schedules as families say goodbye to carefree summer days and head back to school. Setting up a routine is a wonderful way to welcome in the season while allowing children to learn and practice valuable life skills. This video from Angelique shares a few daily activities […]
Our Favorite Summer Moments
September 3, 2012 by
Like every Summer, we started off the season by making a “bucket list”, but some things just could not have been planned. Here are some of our favorite Summer moments! 1. Making a Bucket List — It was so nice to have a list of things to do with the kids before the end of […]
