Planning my kids’ summer camp schedule is one of my least favorite things to do as a working mom. There are so many choices and it’s hard to know whether a camp is the right fit for your child and what to do if it’s not. Luckily we hit the jackpot with Galileo Summer Camp for our […]
In our house there are a few “bad” words that the kids are absolutely and completely forbidden to say, like “I hate,” “I can’t,” and “I’m bored.” But that doesn’t mean they don’t ever say say it - in other creative ways - or feel that way when we don’t have scheduled activities. How do […]
The joke around here is that our house could double as a shipping facility with all the packages continuously coming in and going out. But after heading back to work full-time, the freedom to shop in person just isn’t a luxury I enjoy anymore, so I am completely unapologetic about my dependency on online shopping and […]
If you thought DIY Batik Shirts were difficult to make - like I did before we tried this new activity - you are so wrong! Making Glue Resist Batik T-Shirts is actually super easy, super fun, and super cheap, especially if you already have glue and painting supplies handy. This is the perfect weekend activity you can […]
We just returned from one of our summer vacations and oh how much we will miss the good times together. To capture our memories, one of the things we do is a bedtime ritual called, “Review the Holiday,” where we recount the highlights of our vacation. A hands-on way to cement our happy memories is with […]
Hooray for vacation and stay at home days! Well, except for those days when the weather is too hot or too cold to get outside and run off all the extra energy from being cooped up. Even though we rotate toys - I hide stuffed animals in the attic and store birthday and holiday gifts in […]
Glitter, upcycling, and independent play: these are a few of my favorite things. When we received a box brimming with Glitter Glue, Painters Markers, School Glue and Glue Sticks from Elmer’s last weekend, I knew EXACTLY what we would do - get our craft on and create a homemade play town with items straight from […]
After our maiden voyage to Disneyland was such a magical success, we can’t wait to visit again. Short and sweet, here are our Top Ten Tips for Disneyland With Preschoolers. Don’t forget to check out our detailed post on Planning for Disneyland with Preschoolers, with tips on when to visit the park, what attractions not to […]
Disneyland is truly the happiest place on Earth. I hadn’t visited the park since 1987, so I was excited to take the kids (4 and 5 years old) on their maiden voyage, but I had no idea how absolutely magical the experience would be. Watching the children’s hearts nearly explode with joy was the best part […]
Keeping the kids occupied (meaning, not putting them in front of the TV and making sure they’re safe and not killing one another) while we prep dinner is sometimes challenging for us. A fun way to turn what can be a difficult time into an opportunity for learning is this simple Counting by Tens math […]
{Review} Galileo Summer Camp
Independence Building Boredom Busters
{Review} Amazon Prime Now
Glue Resist Batik T-Shirts
DIY Memory Box Display
DIY Board Games for Kids
Easy Homemade Play Town
Top Ten Tips For Disneyland With Preschoolers
Planning for Disneyland with Preschoolers
Easy Kitchen Math: Counting By Tens
February 5, 2013 in All Posts, Bake
Today I’m sharing a quick and dirty way to fancy up a regular old store bought box of cake mix. And by old, I mean literally old - as in expired for over one year. Before I get to this easy recipe for taking your box cake from grody to gourmet, here’s the backstory of […]
July 4, 2012 in All Posts, Bake
Another Fourth of July quickie for you today: Red, White & Blue Cupcakes! All you need is box mix, food coloring + your imagination: As is always the case when we do side by side projects, mine was more organized in layers and Jane’s was wildly creative with splatters of color. It doesn’t matter how […]
June 22, 2012 in All Posts, Kids Co-op Linky Playdate, Play, Toddler Activities
Happy Friday! It’s time for our playdate! It’s already another weekend and we’re still recovering from a big Father’s Day Weekend of strawberry picking and making jam This weekend we may be looking at biting the mom car bullet and taking a few swanky minivans for a spin. I know, don’t get too excited just […]
June 16, 2012 in All Posts, CRAVE IT. COVET. LOVE IT.
This week, I’ve been craving Edible Artwork, like this incredible edible makeup display I found on Pinterest from The Cake Mommas (TM): {Source: style.icanhascheezburger.com via Outlaw Mom on Pinterest} And this stained glass cookie art from Maggie Austin Cake: You Might Enjoy:{Bake} Meyer Madness Part I | Toddler Turbinado Lemonade and Crunchy Lemon Sugar Cookies{Celebrate} Cocktail-Themed Bachelorette Party{Virtual Book Club […]
February 2, 2012 in All Posts, Bake
If you’ve been reading along, you know that these are really called Chocolate Salty Balls, but I’m trying not to be too crude too often. Once in a Bachelorette Party post was enough. Today, we will call these delectables by their civilized name: Salted Chocolate Brownie Balls! Super easy, super sinful, super yummy. Ingredients Brownie […]
January 23, 2012 in All Posts, Celebrate, DIY
Yes, I know as a 36 year old mother of two, I am too old to be planning a Cocktail - more precisely, Shot - Themed Bachelorette Party, but sometimes, you have to learn the hard way. And trust me, we all did. Especially the Bachelorette, who cancelled the Sunday morning brunch due to … […]
September 21, 2011 in All Posts, Celebrate
When we heard that our good friend was having her third child - a girl after two boys - the first word that came to mind was “Sprinkle!” The second, of course, was “Pink!” The Theme What could be more girly than a Sugar & Spice & Everything Nice themed baby shower? The Venue The […]
September 12, 2011 in All Posts, Parenting
Recent years of heightened chaos and hectic frenzy have left me feeling the need for a more mindful, controlled way of living, including remembering the purpose and importance of what I’m doing, when I’m doing it - whether it be playing with my children or working on a specific task. In the Mindful Monday posts, […]
July 21, 2011 in All Posts, Bake, Celebrate
E & C are getting married! To celebrate, Jane and I made them Gingerbread Sweetheart Cakes. These sweet little cakes would be perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day, a birthday or an anniversary, too! Ingredients gingerbread cake (from scratch or mix) almond buttercream frosting (or cream cheese frosting) fondant candy melts (or white chocolate) heart-shaped cookie cutter Step […]
July 4, 2011 in All Posts, Bake
Happy 4th of July! This year we’ll be celebrating with these red velvet, white chocolate and blue sprinkle cake balls: I thought we’d be showing up empty handed to today’s Fourth of July party since we’ve been so busy lately, but luckily I remembered that a nicely decorated cake ball is such an easy - […]
