While Earth Day is a yearly reminder to consider our role in protecting the environment-- in our house EVERY Day is Earth Day. And as parents we can make a positive impact on our kids ( and instill in them a love for their planet) by creating fun, educational toys from everyday items that may initially seem like trash, but can be repurposed into teaching tools aka similar to … [Read more...]
The Larktale Autofold Stroller is a Baby Gear Essential
The Larktale Autofold Stroller is a Baby Gear Essential -is a sponsored post Back in the STONE AGE ( when I gave birth to my son 16 years ago) I don't remember there being much style, flair or for that matter functionality to baby gear. There were a few brands in the game- and you got which ever seemed to be the easiest way to tote your lil tater tot from point A to point B. There … [Read more...]
10 tips to get your kids reading!
10 tips to get your kids reading is written in partnership with Random House Kids Let's face it getting your kids to read is not the easiest of tasks. And really how on Earth are parents supposed to compete for their attentions when they're up against competition like that inimitable sponge or those windswept haired rock stars on the tube. Unfortunately the allure of a book is … [Read more...]
DIY Fun: Show your love with a Handmade Mother’s Day Present
DIY Fun: Show your love with a Handmade Mother's Day Present After living with me for 20 and 16 years respectively my daughter and son know the direct route to my heart is essentially through anything they can craft for me with their hands. There is nothing I love more than for my kid to Show your love with a Handmade Mother's Day Present. My heart stretches in ways that are hard to … [Read more...]
DIY Art: Kids Can Use Their Fingerprints to Create Fabulous Doodle Characters
This is a sponsored post. Despite my best intentions I am not the crafty mom I always wished to be. So for those of you who cannot create artful masterpieces fear not! Check out those post DIY Art: Kids Can Use Their Fingerprints to Create Fabulous Doodle Characters. That’s right! You can create engaging art activities with children - at home or in the … [Read more...]