We kicked off our fall season with a trip to the local pumpkin patch.
Preschooler Bedroom – Boy edition
Rooms with Kids
Sometimes, things just fall into place for a room makeover and it is quick and easy and fairly inexpensive.
Skip-Hop Backpacks
Products to Try
With back-to-school excitement in the air, I have seen all sorts of backpacks pop up in stores and on the internet. But I always wonder how well do these backpacks really hold up? Today I’m bringing my tried-and-true experience with Skip-Hop Zoo Packs.
Family Car Wash
Family Time
One hot Sunday this summer, my husband wanted to wash our cars. We decided to put the kids in their swimsuits and make this a family chore. Sometimes it’s hard to involve the kids in everyday chores because we just want to “get it done.” But what was a simple chore for my husband and I was a huge event to our four and two year old. All we did to make it a family chore was put them in their swimsuits and sunscreen – just like going to the pool. Except less hassle!
Inexpensive Hairbow Storage
Craft Projects
Does your little girl have a ton of hairbows like mine? Somehow, they just seem to multiply… especially after a shopping trip to Target! I decided to create a wall hanging for nearly free to contain all the headbands and bows in one place.
Making a First Sleepover Special
Parties
For my son’s fourth birthday, we skipped a party in favor of a sleepover with his best friend and a beach day the next week. This was the first sleepover for either boy and I wanted to make it extra-special. Here are a few tips I learned from the experience.
The Toy Closet
Rooms with Kids
An unexpected surprise when I had kids was realizing how much I love kids toys. Not the loud, plastic ones, but the cute ones. The ones that encourage imaginative play and the ones that my kids get excited about and make up stories with. But something I don’t love is the lack of a playroom to store {and attempt to contain} the toys. If I’m not careful, many toys will end up all over our main living/dining/entry area.
Lemonade Stand with a Diaper Box
Parent Projects
Have you ever hosted a lemonade stand? I never did as a child, but always wanted to. We live in a family-friendly neighborhood with great visibility. I decided it would be a fun afternoon activity to do with my son while my daughter napped.
Juice Box Camera
10 Minute Projects
My son loves to pretend to take pictures. He holds an imaginary camera up to his face and says, “Click!” I knew he would get a huge kick out of his very own camera, made from a juice box.
Train Table for a Girl
Parent Projects
My daughter loves to play trains with her older brother. When it came time to transition her room from nursery to toddler, I wanted a train table or train set that was cute enough to go in her room. After checking around, I decided the least expensive option was to make my own.
The Messy Creative 