Your child may not start to learn to read until kindergarten, but that doesn’t mean he or she can’t love reading before then. Toddlers love to explore and learn and try new things, so age two to five is a great time to show them how much fun a good book can be. Here are […]
Spooky DIY Halloween Decorations
Halloween is extra-fun for trick-or-treaters that knock on your door when your house and yard are all decked out. Even if you only have a few minutes and limited crafting ability, here are five easy Halloween decorations that will make your house the spookiest on the block. Boo! (featured image via The Graphics Fairy) 1) […]
5 Favorite Potty Training Books
Potty training isn’t a lot of fun, but you can make the experience much more fun and bearable for you and your toddler by bringing out these five potty training books. These books are funny and cheerful, but they also come with important potty training lessons. Potty by Leslie Patricelli This cute little board potty […]
5 Ways To Teach Your Baby To Love Reading
Reading is important. We all know this. But is it important to read to babies? Will they even notice? Will it make a difference? YES! It is never too early to start! Here are some ideas to help teach your baby to love reading from an early age. 1. Start sooner than you think you should […]
7 Great and Classic ABC Books for Every Family
There is no lack of variation on the alphabet book theme, and every family with young kids probably has at least one or two ABC books. However, some authors manage to take a simple subject and make it new and fun again. Here are seven great ABC books that are favorites at our house. Dr. […]
Fall Party Ideas for Kids
For some, planning a kid’s party is an exciting endeavor that sparks the imagination and gets the creative juices flowing. For others, it’s a dreaded, necessary evil that makes them cringe. Either way – no problem! Get your fall party ideas here, with a couple treat, snack and activity ideas for that you can either […]
6 Kids Crafts to Make the School Year Even Better
Nothing beats the squeak of new sneakers in the hallway and the smell of Poptarts on back-to-school mornings. Excitement in the first weeks of school can be found in every new pair of jeans and on the tips of every fresh crayon. But if your kids have settled in and suddenly become less than thrilled […]
Seven Essential Children’s Books for Ages 1-3
There’s no better way to start your baby’s library than with classic board books. Your little one will love having the freedom of turning the pages themselves as they learn to recognize colors, sights, and sounds. Help them develop their imaginations with fun, relatable stories they’ll cherish for years to come. Here are seven essential […]
Seven Essential Children’s Books for Ages 4-8
Reading is one of life’s great joys. Build your at-home library with these seven essential children’s books for ages four to eight. There’s no denying that between the pages of a book is a lovely place to be. Reading is one of life’s great joys. When a child begins learning how to read, books take […]
Back to School Photo Ideas
5 easy and fun ways to start a back to school photo tradition As a photographer I’m always looking for fun and unique ways to capture the ‘story’ behind the moment the photo is taken, not just a pretty smile. So this year I’ve been brainstorming how to create fun and unique first day […]
Help Your 2 to 3 Year Old Listen!
Sometimes getting your children to listen seems like an impossible feat, especially with young children. When they are in that magical, but difficult 2-3 year old age. Climbing to the top of Mount Everest seems easy in comparison. Trying not to resort to yelling, cuz we all know, yelling is not the answer. So, the next […]
Tips for Parents: Easing the Back-to-School Transition
Summer is drawing to a close and school will be starting up again soon. We all know it’s challenging for kids to transition from the lazy days of summer back to the more stringent routines and responsibilities of school days. But it can be hard for parents, too. Here are some tips for making the […]
Tips for Organizing Kids Closets
Tips for Organizing Kid’s Closets 1. Out of Sight, Out of Mind. For your child’s favorite clothes keep them nice and close. There is no point in keeping those items out of reach. Just a few hooks, or a small basket within reach so that the kiddos can grab these things and go. It will also […]
25+ Fun Camping Ideas for Families
[tps_header] 25+ Fun Camping Ideas for Families It was just Memorial Day, and that is exciting…because around here, that’s when camping season begins! I don’t really come from a family of campers. But it is something that my husband and I have adopted into our own family! As much fun as it can be to get […]
Homemade All Natural Bug Spray
I love me a good home design magazine… and I wish this post were an announcement that I am being featured in one (like my friend Roeshel just announced! Way to go Roeshel!). Alas, it is just me talking about reading magazines, but still, I can retain the being featured dream. Anyway, I was reading […]
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