I was inspired by Vivian Kirkfield's book, Show Me How, to have the Sugar Snaps create an oatmeal canister drum. I took her instructions and then added my own spin on it which is something she encourages parents to do. It is fun to gain inspiration and then take off from there using craft materials I have at home. I am sharing her original … [Read more...]
Swiss Cheese Heart–Health Scare Part 3
If you have been following, you know I had a health scare after Christmas where I ended up hospitalized for a few days following a TIA ('mini-stroke'). Next, I found out I have a hole in my heart called a PFO (when the flap that everyone has in utero remains open instead of closing). The next test was a transesophageal echocardiogram where a camera was … [Read more...]
Preschool Giveaway–Including $50 Amazon Gift Card!
I have teamed up with a few blogs to celebrate some changes in the True Aim blog and to bring you a Preschool Prize Pack giveaway. The prize pack includes a $50 Amazon Gift card, True Aim's Preschool Curriculum e-book and the M is for Mouse Reading Game. Head over to True Aim and check out the fun learning activities, simple parenting tips, and kid … [Read more...]
Little Things go a Long Way–Making our laundry easier
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Valentine’s Day Fun
We were excited to have a date night on Valentine's Day. Our babysitter, who is a warm, wonderful person agreed to watch the Sugar Snaps while we went out and had an amazing four course meal followed by the movie Frozen. While we were gone, they decorated Palmiere cookies with frosting and sprinkles following a meal of … [Read more...]