Age Appropriate Chores for Kids
I’ve posted these age-appropriate chores for kids lists on the blog before, but it was only this January that Hubby and I decided to really enforce cooperation. Maybe it’s just that this year we have the power of the iPad to encourage compliance – no chores, no screen time. Whatever the incentive/pressure, the girls have […]
You’ve Been Boo’d III
This is a repeat/redundant post that I do every single year, and will continue to do until my girls are too old to enjoy surprise treats – our annual “You’ve Been Boo’d”. If you haven’t seen my Boo’d I and Boo’d II posts, the idea is to package up a few pre-Hallowe’en goodies, along with […]
Free, Printable 18″ Doll Accessories
As I was saying the other day – the real reason I wanted to buy a laminating machine was to craft 18″ doll accessories for Chloe’s American Girl Doll. She has been making little pouches and packets for months now (there are several YouTube channels specifically for crafting items for dolls), and she’s been using […]
100 Things 2 Do This Summer
If you’ve followed the blog over the past few years, you will have seen this “100 Things 2 Do This Summer” list – but for those of you that are new, it’s worth repeating… Three years ago I was faced with the challenge of staying home with my kids all summer long. My employer had […]
“Who Am I?” Printable
My friend Amazing Amy posted this poem on her Facebook feed awhile back and I absolutely LOVED it: Who am I, you ask? I am made from all the people I’ve encountered and all the things I have experienced. Inside, I hold the laughter of my friends, the arguments with my parents, the chattering of […]
Laser Tag Party
Age 10, do you believe it? Miss Madison is now a “tween” with all the attitude and aspirations of a full-fledged teen. She has moved on from ponies to painting nails, from playing with her toys to asking Truth or Dare Questions. I know that it was bound to happen and it’s a good thing […]
Texting Acronyms Parents NEED to Know
Madison and I attended a course on the weekend that was intended to help tweens feel more comfortable home alone. Granted, I’m a stay-at-home Mom, so the need doesn’t arise very often, but on those rare occasions where I want to run in and out of the grocery store without the pre-battle to get the girls […]