easy, super-cute homemade valentines (with tattoos!) One of my favorite holidays is right around the corner–Valentine’s Day! I’m totally not into it for the lovey-dovey stuff; that …Read moreeasy, super-cute homemade valentines (with tattoos!)
painting with candy: candy experiments (part two) Maddy, Owen, and Cora had an absolute blast performing candy experiments using their Halloween loot this week, but I think the most fun they had …Read morepainting with candy: candy experiments (part two)
playing with candy: candy experiments (part one) With three overly-tired kids and three pumpkins full of Halloween candy, I knew that I had to be extra creative if I wanted Maddy, Owen, …Read moreplaying with candy: candy experiments (part one)
ringin’ in the 4th with sparkle pens and flag treats This year we didn’t ring in the 4th with our annual July 4th party, and that’s okay. Baby showers, weddings, beach trips, and day …Read moreringin’ in the 4th with sparkle pens and flag treats
our everyday name books Books, books, books! We’re making books, reading books, and talking about books over here–between trips to the pool and bike rides, …Read moreour everyday name books
painting flower pots–simple and special gifts Painting flower pots is a simple and special gift for Mother’s Day or any day of the year. All you need are some pretty basic paints, some …Read morepainting flower pots–simple and special gifts
teacher appreciation week–teacher story card It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! It’s time to let the teachers in our lives know how thankful we are for their hard work!And what better …Read moreteacher appreciation week–teacher story card
our easy and exciting backyard fragrance experiment It’s been impossible to ignore that springtime (or is it summer?) has arrived in full-force, so for the last few days, we’ve been enjoying …Read moreour easy and exciting backyard fragrance experiment
our love tree I saw these Love Trees back in January, over at super-talented Jenny’s Our Nifty Notebook, and I thought that Maddy, Owen, and Cora …Read moreour love tree
teeny-tiny things in a teeny-tiny tin After having been covered in snow for the last seven days, we finally had a clear day to go outside and burn some steam.So while my husband played …Read moreteeny-tiny things in a teeny-tiny tin
super-easy, fabulously sparkly, no-mess ornaments Each year, I’ve tried to have my kiddos create a gift for our family members. Okay, when they …Read moresuper-easy, fabulously sparkly, no-mess ornaments
cora’s color game: learn colors with a homemade game During one of our first rainy-sick days last week, we all worked on making a color game for Cora. We had just re-discovered Owen’s …Read morecora’s color game: learn colors with a homemade game
pimpin’ our coupe Seriously. I had to. I have been dreaming of flames on my minivan for three years now, and this, I believe, is as close …Read morepimpin’ our coupe
it’s mother’s day. . . . . . so we spent the morning at Brookeside Gardens‘ Butterfly Exhibit, Wings of Fancy.(Thanks to a recommendation from my pal, Jessica,who …Read moreit’s mother’s day. . .