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
I have another adorable craft to share with you: mosaic rainbows! This is an interactive way for young kids to learn colors, work on cutting skills, and practice following directions. We’ve had tons of rain lately and with St. Patrick’s Day next week, this activity felt more than appropriate. It was awesome because the girls… Read More Mosaic Rainbows
Rainbow cereal bracelets are a colorful snack that your kids will love to make (and eat)! We originally made these bracelets with St. Patrick’s Day in mind, but they really are fantastic anytime your little ones want a yummy, wearable snack! All you need is cereal and pipe cleaners! We got our Fruit Rounds at… Read More Rainbow Cereal Bracelets
When it comes to easy snacks, you can’t beat these no-bake cranberry almond butter bars! They’re inspired by our cinnamon raisin peanut butter balls, but with slightly different flavors and in square form. All you need is dried cranberries, almond butter, honey, sweetened coconut flakes, oats, salt and a few minutes to mix up this… Read More No-Bake Cranberry Almond Butter Bars
I tried to think of a really clever title for this activity, but “Valentine’s Day Stamp Table” pretty much sums it up! All I did was tape a big piece of paper to the girls’ table, write on it with markers, and give them stamps to trace the letters and shapes. It’s another engaging way… Read More Valentine’s Day Stamp Table
It’s no secret that I love painting with my daughters so it seemed fitting to do cotton ball heart painting for Valentine’s! I’m not usually big on celebrating commercial holidays, but something about all of these hearts and happy colors makes me want to spread the love. This craft is awesome because it’s really inexpensive… Read More Cotton Ball Heart Painting
Thank you Essilor Vision Foundation for sponsoring this post. EVF provides over 500,000 pairs of glasses per year to people in need and works with schools, eye doctors, charities, and corporations to help build vision ambassadors focused on serving their community. My oldest daughter will turn five soon, and we’ve been preparing her for kindergarten… Read More Help Essilor Vision Foundation Change Lives Through the Gift of Sight
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #VansFoodsWaffles #VansFoods #CollectiveBias If you’re searching for a fast, easy-to-make breakfast that your entire family will gobble up, try this bacon, egg, and cheese waffle sandwich! Using Van’s® Power Grains® Waffles, it’s a delicious, nutritious way for me, my… Read More Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Waffle Sandwich
I was strolling through Dollar Tree with the girls last week and I saw this cute little heart mold in their Valentine’s section! I’ve always wanted to try making heart crayons, especially since we have a million broken crayons, and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity. The only problem was that this is… Read More Heart Crayons Made in the Microwave