When Anneliese was about 6 weeks old we visited a local pumpkin patch. In addition to the pumpkin patch, hay maze, and other fun farm activities, they had a giant corn pit. This pit was filled with dried corn kernels and kept Emmett entertained for over an hour. Towards the end of our time in […]
Travel Essentials Restock Box Gift
There is something about making gift baskets that I absolutely love. I love searching for a multitude of small items for the giftee to open like a little treasure box. While Christmas is still months away, I’m already thinking about gifts for my friends and family. For a few of my friends this year, I’m […]
Glowing Halloween Sensory Bin
Creating themed sensory bins is a fun way to kick off holiday or season festivities with kids. With both fall and Halloween upcoming, my kids have gotten to experience a variety of bins as I couldn’t decide which ideas I liked better so I made multiple themed sensory bins. When I was thinking about how […]
Bluey Rug Island Themed Sensory Bin
My kids love all sorts of sensory bins, from a simple rice bin with kitchen tools to elaborate themed bins. Last year for Emmett’s birthday I assembled Bluey themed sensory dough jars as party favors which were a huge hit with his guests. I wanted to do another Bluey themed sensory bin for my kids […]
Snackle Box Ideas
I’m a big fan of “Girl Dinner” (aka a little bit of various items already in the fridge to make a complete meal). I’ve been looking for ways to simplify the 100 times a day my kids as for a snack. Enter the Snackle Box! The Snackle box looks like a small fishing tackle box; […]
Nassau Bahamas with Kids
Heading to Nassau for some fun in the sun with your kids? Whether you’re stopping in just for the day on a cruise ship or spending multiple days in the Bahamas for a relaxing adventure, keep reading for some insight into the Nassau Bahamas tourist stops with kids. Every winter I dream of going somewhere […]
Atlantis Bahamas Packing Tips With Kids
We just got back from a week away in The Bahamas and I am already missing the sunshine. This was my kids’ first time to the Caribbean, and they are definitely hooked on island life. I probably definitely overthought what needed to be packed for this trip to the Bahamas with a toddler (2 years […]
Holiday Gifts for Active Kids
I love shopping for holiday gifts. The thrill of finding the perfect item for each person, and tend to start my holiday shopping in the summer as come across items. When I’m shopping for my own kids, I love finding toys that will keep them active. I also look for toys that span a large […]
Fall Themed Sensory Dough
A couple years ago I bought Emmett a small jar that included some dough and Christmas themed items. I wasn’t sure how long it would hold his attention and was pleasantly surprised when he played with it constantly. Since then, I have made various themed sensory dough jars (like the Bluey sensory jars for his […]
DIY Doll Clothes Wardrobe
Over the past couple of months, Anneliese has really started to enjoy playing with her dolls. She likes to carry them around, and they have even acquired their own purse collection. The doll clothes and purses have simply been tossed into buckets whenever we clean the playroom, so I started looking for some ideas on […]