You've probably seen toddler harnesses. Parents use them in the mall and around town. They look like backpacks that snap in the front. They have a removable 'leash' that fits onto the back with a handle for parents to hold. These are very controversial among parents, many who believe that they are demeaning 'leashes' used by lazy parents who do not want to make the effort … [Read more...]
Yogurt Bath
Thanks to lots of inspiration from Pinterest and other bloggers, we have been adding food color to baths for a while, letting them choose the color each time. I was going to give them some yogurt after their bath and then realized that would only cause them to need another bath. So, I decided to combine the two … [Read more...]
Hands Across Generations
This past Mother's Day, we were lucky to celebrate with four generations of women: Capri, Me, my Mother and Grandmother. We all share the same long fingers and family history. I realize the light in the center of the picture is from a flashbulb, but I like to think of it as symbolic of our connection. I won't buy a card for my Mom unless I feel tears sting … [Read more...]
Daddy & Me Father’s Day Footprints
There is something about children's footprints that are so adorable. I knew I wanted to do a Father's Day Craft using their footprints and possibly hand prints too. I thought it would be cute to have them spell out the word 'Daddy' in footprints and hand prints. I tried this with them. We got a 'D' and a 'Y' and had several letters that did not make the cut. They loved … [Read more...]
Strawberry Festival Fun–Summer Here We Come!
We recently went to a Strawberry Festival. It was a beautiful day outside signalling that Summer is on the way. We enjoyed strawberry themed foods and the Sugar Snaps experienced theme park style rides for the first time. We loved the strawberry crepes and strawberry slushies. Ryder loved riding the carousel. … [Read more...]