We love Halloween. We love decorating on a budget even more. These printables are great for your basic black frames and dollar store finds. You can print them as 8.5 x 11 or as a smaller 5×7. Choose your favorites or print them all. Kids In Area I mean, they’re scary little critters, these kids. […]
This is most easy peasy apple volcano you’re ever going to make – and – it’s fun for all ages. Our kiddos ranged from 2 to 14 and every one of them had a blast. All puns intended. You’ll need: Apples – the bigger the better Baking Soda Vinegar Food Coloring (Optional) Apple Corer or […]
October is the Month for Moms, for raising awareness for so many things women & children face. I know that people might disagree with that statement, but it really is true. Take a look at the list below. October Awareness Campaigns & Their Colors October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness October is Autism Awareness […]
Step One Mix the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Step Two Preheat your oven. You’ll want to set it at 170. Step Three Slowly add water to your flour / salt mix. The dough needs to have a smooth consistency, so you may not use it all. Step Four Place parchment paper on […]
Fall is my favorite season. I know, I know. You thought I was going to say Spring since I LOVE planting, chicks hatching and flowers, but alas, my favorite season is Fall because of the cooler nights, hoodies, colorful leaves, pumpkins, Halloween, Thanksgiving (Okay, this list is LONG) and a thousand other things I could […]
I am currently writing this journal from a campground somewhere in West Yellowstone. The campground is nestled in the woods near Madison Arm with views of the Tetons and various other snow-covered mountain tops. Looking it up on Google Maps led us to believe we are seeing The Crags, the North White Peak and the […]
First, I just have to say, I am 100% sure you’re not alone. Not 99%. Not 67%. I am 100% sure that there is a mama in your state, your town, even on your road that is exactly right where you are right now. This year has been insane for our kids – and for […]
My daughter has been getting into LOL dolls more and more over the last six months. We have literally thrown a few away the minute they were opened because of what they were wearing. Apparently, there’s a lot more to be concerned about than what is actually visible. Hilary Williams discovered that there’s more than […]
The molluscum contagiosum virus is nonsense. Straight up complete nonsense. It is itchy and irritating and not fun for a toddler to experience. While there are various assumptions about how it is spread, there is mostly two main theories, but neither of them help when it comes to getting rid of it. It is estimated […]
As a breastfeeding advocate that has spent 91+ months of my life nursing my own children, I love celebrating and encouraging breastfeeding. I personally feel that the connection I had with my children was even stronger due to nursing them. I have to add, however, that I was not able to breastfeed ALL of my […]