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 ...
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The Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse is Great for Tall Kids!
Spring is here, even though the temperatures are still confused- one week its cold, the next week it's warmer, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Every nice day we've had so far, we've taken full advantage of. My girls love being outdoors and enjoy having a backyard. Unfortunately our back yard isn't that big, but we try to utilize the space as best as we can. The kids have a small swing/slide combo, we have our grilling area, a ...
Pretend Play with Music Festival Vibes Dolls
As a mom of two girls, I stress the importance of creativity and individuality. I know all too well the hurdles many girls face during their younger years where peer relationships influence everything they say and do. Not one day goes by where I explain to them, especially my 6 year old, that while having meaningful friendships are important, you must also be your own person. I'm starting to think she gets it, based on stories about her day, but ...
Quick and Easy Pressure Cooker Chili Bowls
Somewhere between school drop off and pickup I should be thinking about what's for dinner and at the very least, defrosting some meat and figuring out the rest later. There are some days I blink and dinner miraculously comes together with ease, and there are other days that I give in to the leftovers or frozen meals just to get everyone's bellies full. With so much talk about slow cookers and pressure cookers, I knew it was time I got out of my ...
Are we ready to put away our winter boots!?
These last few weeks of winter were a doozy. These last few weeks of winter were a doozy. The temperatures in NYC fluctuated between depth of winter and hello spring. Each morning would start off terribly cold and end with top layers coming off and sitting in t-shirts comfortably. Then, on the first day of spring we are hit with- yeaup, you guessed it- SNOW. If that happens and it’s freezing and your boiler breaks, it’s so important you ...
What’s a Good Age To Take A Child To The Movie Theater? #FandangoFamily
Shortly after we saw previews for Disney's Zootopia, I knew I had to take my kids to see it. But what I really wanted to know was whether my almost 4 year old was a good age to take her. I asked around to see what's a good age to take a child to the movie theater and most of my friends had already taken their children by the time they were 3. It all depends on the child and whether or not they can sit through a movie. We made it as fun as we ...
Candyless Easter Basket Ideas
Candyless Easter Baskets may seem a little out of the ordinary, but it's something I've done since my oldest child was just a year old. Since she wouldn't be eating candy at that age, I thought it would be such a waste (and detrimental to my own waistline) if I stuffed her basket with candy. Instead I got her some summer fun essentials and small outdoor toys to fill her basket. Not much has changed since then, as each year my girls have received ...
The Perfect Oatmeal-Quinoa Cookies with #McCannsIrishOats #ad
When my first child was just starting solids, I was excited that she enjoyed everything I placed in front of her. She was a great eater. WAS is the operative word. Now I'm lucky if I can get 3 food groups in her a day. My middle daughter is a little easier to feed, and my little guy, well. He's not an eater at all. So you can say I have three picky-ish kids who don't all like the same foods and are driving their mama batty each day as she tries ...