If you're new here, I hope you'll subscribe to my RSS feed so you won't miss any fantastic giveaways! :) Does anyone else think that sunscreen is a total pain?  What kid wants to stop having fun to think about keeping his skin from burning in the sun?  Most kids don’t think about it – that’s...

This post is for my husband.  He doesn’t read my blog as a habit but this is one post I’m going to make sure he doesn’t miss because… well, I’ve had enough! This man needs a new computer desk.  Correction.  He needs a real computer desk – because what he’s...

I just love sunny days, don’t you?  Today we tried something I’ve been wanting to do but the weather hasn’t been cooperating.  That’s what living in a state known for its constant rain (but beautiful green foliage) does to you – it makes you appreciate sunny days like...

I don’t remember having much trouble bathing Emma when she was a baby.  I used one of those tubs with a mesh sling hanging over it and since she loved bath time it never occurred to me to try a different tub. Emma as a baby: My second baby, Isaac, isn’t a lover of bath time.  I’ve...

I’ve finally joined the Disney Mickey Mote fun and am the parent of a child who loves interacting with her favorite Disney movies with her colorful, mickey-shaped remote control.  I wasn’t sure what to think of it when I first heard about them, so didn’t jump on the bandwagon and...

I absolutely LOVE this shot!  I can never get a clear shot of her face but caught this one… SO lucky.  :)

My daughter Emma wants to share her tips for the perfect twirl today. Read through them, laugh, enjoy the photos of my rather cute little girl, and at the end of this post you’ll find a fantastic giveaway you won’t want to miss! But first, let’s get twirling.  :) Tip #1: You absolutely...

I thought I would share some of my favorite places to find educational preschool printables and ideas.  Here they are! Homeschool Creations (Great resources for alphabet, Bible, colors & shapes, numbers & math, games, lapbooks, Do-a-Dot coloring pages, and more!) ♥  ♥  ♥  ♥ 1+1+1+1=1 (Tot...

We focused on the letter “B” (Do-a-Dot Letter B Page thanks to Confessions of a Homeschooler) (We used the Pretty Bugs Preschool Pack from 1+1+1+1=1 for many of the following activities.) Sorting by color: Reading a special book I laminated and put together for her that teaches the concepts...

My little guy is 3 months old! He likes to: - Roll over from tummy to back like a pro (a stubborn one who still doesn’t like tummy time). - Smile and laugh at all the members of his family even when we’re not trying to be funny. - Interact and play with Emma – he loves to be teased...

I absolutely LOVE Jan Brett’s books!  One of my favorites is The Mitten.  Such a sweet story.  And all of her books are equally a joy to read. I’ve been a subscriber of her newsletter for awhile now because she has the coolest free printables!  Coloring pages and crafts are always being...

Isn’t he a cutie?  :) And what do you think of that dino comforter?  I bought this crib set from ebay and I LOVE it!  It’s so our style.  :)  We’re all about dinos.  This is from the Lil Dino set by Lambs & Ivy.

When I knew I was going to be doing preschool activities with my daughter at home I decided that a laminator would be a good investment.  I wanted to make my own educational materials and games from all the free printables I discovered online (people are SO generous to share those!) and laminating...

Am I the only one who finds it difficult to make family time in the mornings more meaningful and focused?  My husband and I both wake up with to-do lists seared into our brains, and our mornings can easily become a mad dash with everyone talking, cleaning, cooking, getting ready. To me, a great morning...