Some of the best parts of preschool/toddler play is creating connections for them. Watch when they start to put together that the dinosaur we read about in our book looks like the dinosaur we watched on Dinosaur Train, which looks like the dinosaur we saw at the museum, that was mentioned in the dinosaur song we … More Dinosaur Painting
As soon as I picked the dinosaur theme, I knew I wanted to make Dinosaur Feet. It’s really easy and really silly – my favorite. We were having a play date, so I talked to the other moms, who also came with supplies. The night before, I took two tissue boxes and emptied them, then … More Dinosaur Feet
I am someone who believes in the power of choice. Both as an individual and as a parent. Let me try to explain what I mean. When I was little, my mom says I always needed to have a choice. Like if she wanted me to wear a blue dress, she would have to have … More Cultivating Happiness
Mabel and I got to try out some MogiMogi Baby bath packs and are so excited to share them with you! The MogiMogi Baby company approached us and asked us to create a “How-To Video” for them and we are so glad they did! I’d never tried a bath soak before, but had heard for … More MogiMogi Baby Bath Packs
This one was fun! I got the idea from Play Hooray – add some sensory fun by placing a tray of water under your little one’s toes in their bouncer. They can kick and splash and play. For us, it came with some extra giggles once Mabel realized what was happening. Next time, I might … More Water Tray Toes
Ivory Soap Snow is a preschool classroom favorite of mine- it’s a little goopy, a little slippery and super squishy. Since Ava has been pretty obsessed with Frozen, Elsa and winter, I knew I was gonna bring this recipe out. It’s pretty easy: One roll of toilet paper – shredded One bar of ivory soap … More Ivory Soap Snow
Lately, I’ve had this really intense awareness of how short this time in life is. The milestones keep coming, they keep growing and learning… and it’s wonderful and bittersweet at the same time. Being a parent means constantly caring for other people’s needs, as well as your own, and the busyness of it all can … More Just Breathe and BE
Pooh Bear was a silly old bear, but he definitely had a pretty good approach to life. How incredible – to look at today as your favorite day. I think about my day today – it’s been pretty good so far, although I don’t know if I’d say it was my favorite. We had an … More When Today is your Favorite Day
I found this amazing activity from CanDo Kiddo and think it’s incredible so want to share! It’s delightfully simple- to encourage your baby to start pivoting during tummy time, surround them in a circle of books! They will be motivated to look at the colorful pictures and strengthening their core at the same time. After … More Circle of Books – A Tummy Time Activity
I absolutely love when my planning coincides with life events and then the playtime can move organically. This magical alignment of a situation doesn’t always happen, so it made my mommy heart happy. I had purchased some rainbow blocks and this delightful rainbow ribbon book and hadn’t showed them to Ava yet. Then, two days … More Rainbow Play
Noticing the Happy 