try something new with kids: coconut We’re big fans of mixing up the fun and learning over here, always trying a little something new each week. We’ve done restaurants, …Read moretry something new with kids: coconut
classic toys with an educational spin: melissa & doug at toy fair 2013 I practically just walked in the door from spending several days in New York City for one of the world’s largest toy events—Toy Fair. And though my …Read moreclassic toys with an educational spin: melissa & doug at toy fair 2013
high school basketball games: why families should go Totally new-for-us this last month was something that I wish we would have done sooner, but I think our kids are finally at just-the-right age. Just …Read morehigh school basketball games: why families should go
the papaya: totally new for our family fruit We are always looking for new and exciting things to try over here, and this week, though it may seem boring, normal, average and everyday to your …Read morethe papaya: totally new for our family fruit
welcome, shoplocket: easy selling of anything, anywhere This New For Us Friday, I’ve got a few things going on, and I’m betting that it will put a twinkle in the eye of many a crafty, creative …Read morewelcome, shoplocket: easy selling of anything, anywhere
teach your children about giving this holiday: #blog4cause Welcome to #blog4cause 2012! * November & December 2012 * Inspiring speakers and a little conversation between creative minds at EVO Conference …Read moreteach your children about giving this holiday: #blog4cause
keeping families safe while driving: safely go Though our number one priority as parents is to keep our kids safe–all of the time–it boggles my mind the number of people I see looking …Read morekeeping families safe while driving: safely go
how to get your kids to try new foods (and like it!) It’s hard to get kids to try anything new, especially when it comes to food. A lot of parents, myself included, aren’t always sure how …Read morehow to get your kids to try new foods (and like it!)
geocaching: what it is & why we’re hooked Right now, we’re 2 for 6. That’s right–2/6. 2:6? And today we totally thought we had one, but we didn’t. We’ll masters by …Read moregeocaching: what it is & why we’re hooked
target supports education: grants & programs that ROCK (+ giveaway!) We all love Target. That’s nothing new, right? The sales rock. The clothes for kids–and adults!–rock. The Dollar Bins rock. …Read moretarget supports education: grants & programs that ROCK (+ giveaway!)
hot summer day fun: crayon melts! It’s been so incredibly hot here in Maryland, I’m sure you can fry an egg on the sidewalk. At least I’m guessing you can because it’s been upwards …Read morehot summer day fun: crayon melts!
new for us friday: pish posh mommy keeps the pool bag cool This year, I’m trying to give the kids a little bit more ownership over their pool items because quite frankly, I’m tired of lugging my …Read morenew for us friday: pish posh mommy keeps the pool bag cool
new for us friday: fine motor FUN with stamp markers Ever since Owen was teeny and couldn’t manage to figure out the tripod grip (the fancy name for the proper way to hold a pencil or pen), …Read morenew for us friday: fine motor FUN with stamp markers
new for us friday: the red apple taste test This New For Us Friday we’re sharing a simple—but fun!—experiment of sorts. It’s a little ‘learning-in-the-kitchen’ meets ‘science experiment’ …Read morenew for us friday: the red apple taste test
disney social media moms celebration: 5 life lessons learned I am over the moon to share all that I learned at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, but it just cannot be done in a single post. So today, …Read moredisney social media moms celebration: 5 life lessons learned
new for us friday: the grapple We were totally due for some new-for-us foods around here, after our handful of awesome, new-for-us games, thanks to Toy Fair, Easter, and the …Read morenew for us friday: the grapple
new for us friday: NEW at camden yards (& giveaway!) This New For Us Friday I did something that really made my husband jealous. I got a behind-the-scenes look at the new and exciting things going on …Read morenew for us friday: NEW at camden yards (& giveaway!)
new for us friday: teachmama.com channel This New For Us Friday is a quickie little something fun and new for us that we’re really excited about. Though I’ve thrown a handful …Read morenew for us friday: teachmama.com channel
new for us friday: SitterScout = more ME time! Parenting is a pretty hard gig. A very hard gig. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it every day because it’s so true. Anyone who …Read morenew for us friday: SitterScout = more ME time!
meet THE melissa of melissa & doug! Is there really a Melissa? And if there’s a real Melissa, is there a real Doug? Do they really make toys? And if they’re …Read moremeet THE melissa of melissa & doug!