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
December 7, 2011 in All Posts, Parenting
Yes, I meant “awesome,” not “awful.” It’s no secret my kids watch television. A lot of television. So much television that Jane’s first break up with a t.v. character was at the dear age of 2 (the age she could supposedly start watching television), when she defiantly raised her hand and said, “No! I don’t […]
April 21, 2011 in All Posts, Laugh
Right after Hubby and I had nicely settled into a routine of comfort and familiarity - which became even more relaxed after the first pregnancy - Jane had the idea of growing into a full-fledged human being with a keen awareness of her surroundings. But Jane’s awakening, which started around 15 months, has been more […]
March 25, 2011 in All Posts, Quotes
“We’re going too fast, Mommy. We going to get accident.” -Jane, age 2 (Disciplined by my own toddler. Guess I must be teaching her something!) You Might Enjoy:{Quotes} Are you going to say "I don’t like it" anymore?{Live} A Tribute to Mama John aka Daddy{Live} Too Much Television Is Awesome For Your Kids
March 21, 2011 in All Posts, Parenting
To my dismay, last weekend was a working weekend. All 48 hours of it. I’ve already complained about working on the weekend at The Verdict, so there’s no need to get into it here. And I won’t mention the fact that because of my work deadline I missed my dear friend H’s Stella and Dot […]
March 14, 2011 in All Posts, Parenting
Daylight Savings Weekend was quite eventful at our household. Sam finally mastered the pincer grasp and can pick up and eat Cheerios on his own: And Jane helped build - and actually slept in! - a toddler bed for the first time: I wasn’t quite sure how the whole transition from crib to toddler bed […]
March 1, 2011 in All Posts, Quotes
“I don’t like it anymore.” - Jane, age 2 (another attempt at discipline gone awry) You Might Enjoy:The ABCs of Raising a Thinking Child: P through TThe ABCs of Raising a Thinking Child: U through ZDo You Like to Play with Your Kids?
February 21, 2011 in All Posts, Laugh, Parenting
I was contemplating the potential subject for my last Valentine’s Week post, when sitting here at my mom’s house, on my mom’s couch, with a stomach full of my mom’s cooking, it occurred to me that I have blogged about Valentine’s Day with Hubby and Valentine’s Day with the kids, but not about the person […]
