My kids love the mud. They love jumping in it. They love squishing their hands in it. Simply put, they love getting dirty (once upon a time my oldest hated it, but that’s another story). So when we set out to make a new raised garden bed, they wanted to get involved. The only problem? […]
How to Throw a Disney-Themed Backyard Picnic
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 […]
Lessons From Building Raised Garden Beds (and Why We Love Them)
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. I’ll be the first to admit I’m not very handy. This year though […]
5 Board Games Preschoolers Love
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 […]
What I Hope My Kids Know: I’m Doing the Best I Can
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 […]