how to make a doll cake (& other sweet fairy party treats!) Cora’s Fairy Princess Spa Birthday Party was such a blast to plan and host–not necessarily because of the beautiful fairy …Read morehow to make a doll cake (& other sweet fairy party treats!)
easy, super-silly april fools’ tricks April Fool’s Day is another holiday where I’ve leaned more toward the silly than the really tricky. I love thinking about my …Read moreeasy, super-silly april fools’ tricks
secrets to a fabulous, at-home fairy princess spa party Cora has spent literally the last six months talking about her March birthday party. She talked about the party every day. Every. …Read moresecrets to a fabulous, at-home fairy princess spa party
st. patty’s day sweet rainbow kabobs It’s no secret that there are more than a few sweet-toothed people living under this roof, so this year we’ll be ringing in St. …Read morest. patty’s day sweet rainbow kabobs
candy experiments: playing with color It’s been a busy few weeks for us, between school, sports, Blogalicious, Halloween, and my parents coming down to spend time with the kids while …Read morecandy experiments: playing with color
fun with food: learning in the kitchen with kids Over the last few years, we’ve had a ton of fun with food over here. I love food, my kids love food, my husband loves food, and we all really …Read morefun with food: learning in the kitchen with kids
learning about the moon: phases, facts, flipbook, cookies We celebrated the moon today, in little ways that kept Maddy, Owen, and Cora interested after lunch and before the rest of our day. Thanks to some …Read morelearning about the moon: phases, facts, flipbook, cookies
happy july 4th flag cake (gloriously gluten-free!) The Happy 4th of July Flag Cake is one of our favorite family traditions. And though I know that I could whip that puppy out in no time flat, …Read morehappy july 4th flag cake (gloriously gluten-free!)
how kids can–and should–help with gardening It’s been a different kind of weekend over here; our littlest one has been under the weather for the greater part of the last four days, and the …Read morehow kids can–and should–help with gardening
how to make bumblebee cupcakes It’s a sweet, buzzy-bee cupcake New For Us Friday this week, thanks to Cora! Our Cora turned the big-numero quatro this week, and for weeks and …Read morehow to make bumblebee cupcakes
valentines day: ideas for cards, candy, and fun Valentine’s Day is around the corner–here’s the teachmama round-up, the throwback post! Before I share this year’s Valentines, …Read morevalentines day: ideas for cards, candy, and fun
how to have some fun with leftover candy canes Each year, we end up with tons of leftover candy canes after the holidays. This year, I vowed I wouldn’t allow one candy cane in our house past …Read morehow to have some fun with leftover candy canes
how to make candy sushi What better sweet, beautiful, make-your-own-snack for a birthday party than Candy Sushi? Maddy requested sushi for her birthday dinner, but because we …Read morehow to make candy sushi
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, and …Read moreplaying with candy: candy experiments (part one)
super easy, super spooky halloween treats Woo-hoo! It’s the busy few days before Halloween, and as I’ve said before, I’m more a fan of tricky and treaty than I am of scary …Read moresuper easy, super spooky halloween treats
international literacy day: cora cooks pancit September 8th is International Literacy Day (hooray!), and although we’ve been busy re-arranging our house (believe it) and …Read moreinternational literacy day: cora cooks pancit
kohl what? kohlrabi. seriously. Our first-ever experience with our local CSA has been so exciting for us this summer. It’s really provided our family with a ton of new-for-us …Read morekohl what? kohlrabi. seriously.
perfectly perfect pool party cupcakes My sweet boy turned five this week, so we celebrated with a handful of his close pals at our favorite summer hangout–the pool. His only request …Read moreperfectly perfect pool party cupcakes
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 trips, …Read moreringin’ in the 4th with sparkle pens and flag treats