My kids are quite the adventurers. Whether the sun is out or there is snow on the ground, we try to keep them active. Depending on the weather, we can spend a day at the park or at the children's museum. These excursions usually involve meal-time planning to ensure an empty belly doesn't lead to a full blown tantrum. I'll often pack something easy to eat in the car, like a sandwich, grapes, and carrot sticks. Aside from a good lunch, snacks are a ...
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Family Movie Night Featuring Star Wars: The Force Awakens
I have a huge confession to make. I might lose many of you along the way, but I promise, I've changed my thinking. Ok, ready? Here it goes.. I never watched Star Wars before the most recent release, The Force Awakens. I was a little bummed when Disney took over and Minnie and Mickey now dressed as Star Wars characters. But, I've come around. I get it now. After watching Star Wars: The Force Awakens with my husband, I understand the craze. The ...
Why We Chose Goats Milk After Weaning #MomsMeet #KabritaUSA
I'm on the fence about giving my kids cow milk. After a bad reaction transitioning my oldest daughter from breast milk to cow's milk when she was 12 months old, I started researching the best options for a child with a milk allergy. It wasn't easy- soy milk came with its own slew of issues, rice and almond milk weren't nutritionally complete, hemp milk was still new to the shelves. Coming from a European family, I had a host of ...
A Friendly Game of Racing Cars with SpinForce R/C
Anyone with two girls close in age will tell you they can be quite competitive. They are each other's best friend and worst enemy. It's hard to know which direction their personalities will sway from hour to hour, and whether or not they will choose to get along. My husband likes to channel all their competitiveness into video games or building blocks, which I think is a fantastic idea. Toys are a great way to get them to work ...
The Living Locket by Origami Owl Makes The Perfect Gift for Mother’s Day
I remember even as a little kid, I was always fascinated by lockets. They were so personal, each one unique. Housing a simple picture that made the person wearing it feel just a little more connected to a person in an image. I always imagined who I would include in my own locket- would I put my mother? My grandparents? Who would I want to carry with me to remind me of home? I never owned a locket, so the point was moot. Now that I'm ...
Keeping Kids Comfortable During Cold Season
This has been a pretty mild year for our family as far as viruses go. Aside from my middle daughter and her flu from hell a few weeks ago, we've been pretty lucky to have stayed away from the recurring strep infections from last year. Chalk it up to a mild winter, better hand washing, or stronger immune systems, but whatever it is, I'll take it! I counted my lucky stars until yesterday when my oldest started complaining of a sore throat, which ...
Bath time fun with The First Years Disney Baby Bath Toys
I've never met a kid that didn't like bath time. My kids beg to stay in longer- this is their time to play, splash, and unwind from the grueling days of preschool and first grade (if only they knew!) My little guy has become more aware of his surroundings and is starting to take longer baths as well where we play with age-appropriate toys. He's grown very attached to anything Mickey Mouse, and becomes fascinated with bright colored objects. When ...
It’s Almost Swimsuit Season! Check out all Platypus Australia has to offer!
Summer days are around the corner and I'm getting excited planning our summer bucket list. There are a handful of summer must haves, like a good sunscreen (and plenty of it) as well as rainy day crafts, and a few swimsuits for each of my children. Last summer we didn't plan much because we knew having a newborn might throw off our routine for a while, but this summer we are already planning for trips on the east coast and hot summer fun in our ...