A sensory bin is by far one of the easiest ways to keep young kids occupied! They don’t have to be fancy, just fun! I found this empty bin in our house and filled it with different colored water, scented glitter gel, measuring cups, and some toys. My kids were literally playing for hours! It’s… Read More Make a Fun Sensory Bin Using Items You Already Have
We have officially hit the two-month mark of sheltering in place and I am unapologetic about the daily TV watching that occurs in our home. Although I am incredibly hands-on with my children most of the time, I have no objection to them watching a little TV each day. We do have a few stipulations,… Read More TV Rules for Kids That Are Easy to Enforce
In case you ever doubted my obsession with sweet potatoes, I am here to demonstrate once more my undying devotion to this deliciously versatile root vegetable. Feast your eyes on my sweet potato and black bean quesadillas! They’re a flavorful, nutritious comfort meal with an Instant Pot shortcut to save you time and energy in… Read More Instant Pot Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas
We’ve now been social distancing for 43 days and my four-year-old, Goose, has been making the most of her time! She’s learned how to whistle, mastered a handstand, made a collection of paper doll puppets, and become a more confident reader. While all of those accomplishments are exciting, seeing her learn to read makes my… Read More How to Raise a Reader
I love this kale salad because you literally just toss a bunch of ingredients together and… VOILÀ! It has a fun blend of flavors and textures and is so refreshing, especially as the weather gets warmer. My kids will even eat it without complaining! It’s so important right now that we are taking excellent care of… Read More The Ultimate Kale Salad With Aged Balsamic Dressing
When my children grow up and look back at this moment in time, I wonder what they’ll actually remember. Goose is just shy of five and Belly turned three in March so it probably won’t be much. But… I hope that they remember crafting and baking and running around outside for hours. I hope that… Read More What I Hope My Children Remember About Living During a Pandemic
I hope that you and your family have been healthy and well! We have officially been in the house for 17 days and comfort baking is now part of our routine. There’s a lot of uncertainty beyond our front door, but baking has been a welcome distraction and a yummy family activity. These spongy sweet… Read More Sweet Potato Muffins with Oats and Dark Chocolate Chips
I have a serious question: Do you say “chickpeas” or “garbanzo beans”? We’re split in my household, but I guess it doesn’t matter because they’re exactly the same thing. Since “chickpea soup” is a little easier to say than “garbanzo bean soup” (fewer syllables), that’s what we’re going with today! After a couple of days… Read More Chickpea Soup with Quinoa and Veggies
We’re about a week into social distancing and I finally decided that we needed a daily schedule! The girls and I usually have a predictable routine, but it’s been thrown off since a) we can’t go anywhere and b) my husband has been home more than usual. After way too much snacking, hours of TV,… Read More My Stay-At-Home Mom Daily Schedule
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BigelowSpringEssentials #TeaProudly, #CollectiveBias As a mommy of two energetic toddlers, I depend on a morning routine to help me get focused and motivated. With Spring upon us and the clocks changing this month, it’s the perfect time to… Read More Morning Routine for Moms to Relax and Focus
