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 […]
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June 25, 2012 in All Posts, Laugh
Things that would have sounded totally crazy to me 3 years ago are now completely normal. This change happened to coincide with the birth of my first child, so my sleep-deprived brain tells me: My kids literally have driven me crazy. Thanks, guys. You know you’re off your rocker nursing glider when: You think you […]
June 10, 2012 in All Posts, Parenting
Hi. My name is Chrissy. And I’m a Supermom. (Did she really just say that?) Yes, I did. And I’ll say it again. I’m a Supermom. There’s no Supermom Myth. I’m right here. I take care of my kids as best I can. I take care of my family as best I can. I take […]
June 5, 2012 in All Posts, Parenting
Last year, I contemplated our anniversary by the numbers, so to be consistent, here’s the numerical play-by-play of Year Five of our marriage: Our 5 year anniversary - the first real milestone. Hubby’s 4th decade - guess we’re really grown ups now. (Well, he is.) Jane’s 3rd birthday - she’s an official preschooler. Sam’s 2nd birthday […]
November 28, 2011 in All Posts, Parenting
You could say we experienced the antithesis of Black Friday the day after Thanksgiving.Instead of mauling other shoppers for a discounted Christmas sweater, we spent three quiet hours at a local wat and emerged with the equivalent of five shopping bags less of unnecessary mental, emotional and spiritual garbage than the worthless material goods we would have […]
August 22, 2011 in All Posts, Guest Posts, Parenting
Sit back and relax with your Monday morning cuppa while the two Sarahs of Salt & Nectar let us in on their secrets of how to carve out precious “me” time during the busy hustle and bustle of motherhood. Enjoy! When chatting with The Outlaw Mom about her transition from working full time to life as […]
July 11, 2011 in All Posts, Laugh
Well, I made it through my first official week as a stay-at-home mom. How did I fare in my new role? Day One The July 4th Holiday - not really my first day as a SAHM since we’re spending the day with the entire family. Red, White and Blue Cake Balls, Coconut Sprinkle Strawberries and […]
June 20, 2011 in All Posts, Parenting
Most parents lashed out at Rahna Reiko Rizzuto when she confessed that she left her children in order to pursue her own dreams and find herself after five years of motherhood. Readers practically flayed her on the stake, condemning her for choosing herself over her children. Was it really necessary to accuse her of being “worse than Hitler“? Does […]
June 7, 2011 in All Posts, Parenting
Jane is at the age when she soaks in absolutely everything we say and do. Sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s not exactly model-worthy behavior. In some ways, it’s great that she absorbs everything. For instance, she can count to ten in Spanish, not because we taught her or because anyone speaks Spanish at home, […]
May 3, 2011 in All Posts, Parenting
Hubby and I have been through a lot together. By the numbers, in the seven years we’ve been together, we have seen: One house Two kids Three years of a long-distance relationship Four miniseries (The Wire; Friday Night Lights; John Adams; The World at War) Five employers (not counting the one where we met) Six […]
April 23, 2011 in All Posts, Parenting
Most parents lashed out at Rahna Reiko Rizzuto when she confessed that she left her children in order to pursue her own dreams and find herself after five years of motherhood. Readers practically flayed her on the stake, condemning her for choosing herself over her children. Was it really necessary to accuse her of being “worse […]
