We may not be able to travel to Disney World right now, but we can bring the magical world of Disney to our backyard. Hopefully it will also help cast a spell on meal time too. Because, I don't know about you, but I am tired of answering the question: what's for dinner? That's one reason that I'm moving as many meals as I can from the dining room table to the backyard for a picnic. (This is a … [Read more...]
5 Board Games Preschoolers Love
My three-year-old's attention span is, shall we say, limited. He tends to flit from activity to activity unless it's something he really loves. Thankfully, he currently loves board games. I love that he loves them. Not only are they a way for me to have quality time with him, but board games also teach him a ton too. (Not that he realizes that!) Many games for preschoolers are great for … [Read more...]
What I Hope My Kids Know: I’m Doing the Best I Can
Last night, before I was asleep, my 3-year-old climbed into my bed, crying. He's never been a great sleeper. I turned off the light, gathered him up in my arms, and laid there with him as he fell back into sleep. I was so exhausted, but as is normal lately, I was already having a hard time falling asleep. So I watched him in the dark. I watched his breathing slowly get longer and deeper. And I … [Read more...]
Little Miss’s Birthday Reminded Me to Focus on What We Can Do Instead of What We Can’t
I dreaded telling little miss that we had to cancel her birthday plans, including her party. A week ago, we sat together on her bed as I reminded her about why we were staying home, and I broke the news that we had delay her party. She teared up, briefly upset, but then she looked at me and asked, "I still get a birthday, right?" "Of course!" I told her. "You get to spend the day of your real … [Read more...]
6 Awesome Craft Kits Kids Love From Oriental Trading
We have a wee bit of an obsession with art and crafts in our house. As in, my kids are constantly creating. While they often do things from "scratch," I also like to have a handful of craft kits on hand that make it easy to keep them entertained and occupied for at least a half hour. (Affiliate links included). This is, honestly, one of the reasons I'm obsessed with Oriental Trading. We always … [Read more...]
