Cookies are always a favorite in my home, and I can honestly say it doesn’t matter which kind they are. All four of us love cookies! One of the best cookies we make, and one that is requested all year long, is gingerbread. If you haven’t had gingerbread in a …
Hello, warmer weather! I cannot tell you how much I have looked forward to Spring this year. I am not sure why, but I was ready for Spring so much earlier this year than usual. The fact that the flowers are blooming and the world is green again makes me …
I finally found time recently to finish a project I have been wanting to do for almost a year! Yay! With a household of two toddlers, you know how crazy (in a good way) things can get at times, so finding a bit of time to complete this project was …
If you have been following my recent posts, it’s probably no surprise to hear that I love all the fresh produce that is sold this time of year. Something about fresh, in-season products being sold in stores and in little stands by the side of the road this time of …
I am a huge fan of helping children learn self-reflection. When I was a middle school math teacher, I would always take the time to speak with students individually about their behaviors, and part of the consequence for breaking classroom norms (I didn’t call them rules) was usually to write …
Have you ever watched someone slip on a hard tile or wood floor? Maybe you have even been the one to slip? Let me tell you, it is absolutely horrifying when you see your almost-two-year-old slip on the tile floor in the kitchen. It is like time goes in slow …
Happy 2020! I can hardly believe the holidays are over and the New Year has already begun. Several weeks ago, Baby Boy arrived and we now have a very busy household with a toddler and newborn. It has been an exciting time in my family for sure! One of my …
Sometimes I get the craving for doughnuts… actually, I am always up for some delicious doughnuts! I have a doughnut baking pan, mixes, recipes from scratch, etc. for making my own, but I also enjoy the occasional trip to a great doughnut shop. There are many different doughnut shops where …
Sometimes you need a new fun activity to do with your toddler. Well, make that many times, especially in the afternoons or on hot days when it seems like you just have to stay inside to beat the heat. I read all over the internet about having your toddler “paint” …