Oops and Daisies

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How to Throw a Disney-Themed Backyard Picnic

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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...]

Lessons From Building Raised Garden Beds (and Why We Love Them)

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In the Midwest, gardening season is finally upon us! We loved our raised garden bed last year -- and all the tomatoes and vegetables we grew inside it -- and this year we decided to add another one to expand our garden. This year was the the year we finally invested in getting some tools of our own, rather than borrowing them from neighbors or family. Now, we have some fun projects in the works … [Read more...]

5 Board Games Preschoolers Love

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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

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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...]

10 Nature Art Ideas Kids Love

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Sometimes my kids want more than paint and paper when it's art time. When that's the case, we tend to do nature art and crafts. That's because we find so much inspiration in the outdoors. Plus, it challenges them to think of art and painting in a different way. Last but certainly not least, we get to explore and learn more about nature in the process. (Affiliate links included). First Step to … [Read more...]

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