it's been a little busy around here this past week - easter, having guests over, and guest posting for melissa & doug. yes, you read that right - i guest posted for MELISSA & DOUG!!! i know you've heard of them - the people that make all the amazing educational and fun toys for your kids. ...
Archives for March 2013
baked potato soup
here's another soup recipe we've made recently. it really is just like a baked potato with all the fixins, but in soup form! it tastes cheesy, and creamy, and ranch-y (that's not a word, but you know what i mean). and when you add bacon into the equation, you know it's gonna be good!! it takes a ...
easter egg hunt :: happy easter!
i can't believe easter is this week! it's amazing how much money can be spent on holidays - the candy, the toys, the food - i've actually kinda tricked myself this year by buying things little by little. i have a bigger picture in my mind of everything i want/need to have and every time i've gone to ...
updated! the ultimate guide to general conference with kids
it's that time of year again! lds general conference is coming in just a couple of weeks! i'm so excited, i can hardly stand it. i've already been thinking about and prepping for it for the last while. it's just like a holiday for me - that comes 2x a year! if you've got kids and are looking for ...
homemade chicken noodle soup
my kids and i have been sick for the past week. finally, springtime has sprung - the snow is gone, the sun is out - and we've all been stuck indoors with kleenex in tow instead of enjoying the beautiful weather. though, i would have to say that the one up side of having a cold is that you get to ...
picky eaters and how to help them love their food…
i have an almost 3-year-old who, while he used to be a great eater when he was a year old, has refused to eat anything other than sugar and chocolate for a long time. obviously, i don't give him those things all the time and he eventually breaks down and will eat a cracker. not exactly the nutrition ...
daily activity planner for kids
some days my kids and i are hopping around from one place to the next - school, doctor's office, grocery store, etc. and then other days we have absolutely nothing scheduled. on those days i've noticed we just kind of float around. i guess i'll play with puzzles. i suppose i'll play with my trains. ...
time is a gift.
here's a quote i found the other day, and really loved. just thought i'd share! you can download the printable here. ...
a call for all your general conference with kids ideas!
calling all bloggers!! lds general conference is coming up in less than a month and we'd would like YOU to submit your creative conference activity ideas to be added to our "activities, games & ideas for general conference with kids - the ultimate guide" post. we will be updating our list on ...
six sister’s stuff cookbook :: review & giveaway!!
i was so excited when i heard that the girls over at six sisters' stuff (say that 10 times fast) were publishing their very first cookbook! they've got such great ideas not only for food, but also for crafting, decorating, managing a family & fun ideas for spending time with them. i received a ...