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. ...
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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 ...
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 ...
free printable calendar :: march 2013
can 1 person have too many calendars?? i have my monthly calendar + my weekly calendar in my diy cereal box planner. it works & i love it! but i'm really the only one who sees it - my husband has no idea what's going on unless i remember to tell him. so i made this calendar to stick up on ...
a little housekeeping
i've spent this morning updating a few posts on this blog, singing up for a new scribd account to house some of my printables, responding to emails...i love having my husband home on a holiday - i get so much more done when my kids have someone else to ask their never-ending questions to ;) so if ...
quote :: coincidences are god’s way of remaining anonymous
i've always loved this quote. looking back on all the "coincidences" in my life, i have no doubt that there was a purpose to each one. just wanted to share this since it rings so true to me! download printable .pdf in red, pink, orange, yellow, green, teal, blue, or purple. ...