They say that reading to your children increases their vocabulary. That was certainly true for us when our two-year-old asked to read THE DICTIONARY this morning. How appropriate since this week we celebrated Read Across America Day! She picked up on “seahorse,” “palm tree,” and “steeple.” But for some crazy reason, words like “schooner” and “spotted […]
Category: Toddler
Laminated Placemats
I thought I’d share our family’s favorite way to enjoy Dr. Seuss books. We eat them. Okay, technically, it’s just the baby who eats them. The rest of us eat OFF of them. We turned an old, incomplete Seuss book into laminated placemats! I first saw the idea in Real Simple magazine, and it is, […]
Easiest and cheapest way to create and display extra-large photos– Engineering Prints!
If you’re like me (or following me), you may have seen pins floating around pinterest about extra-large “engineering prints.” The idea is that you can go online to Staples (or another print company) and print extra-large, black and white prints on your favorite pictures for cheap. Really cheap. As in, $1.79 for an 18 […]
What’s in a bean sensory bin?
Are you on pinterest? I recently joined an awesome group of bloggers in a collaborative board. If you aren’t already, follow me and follow the Kid Blogger Activities and Crafts board. You will be overwhelmed (in a good way!) with ideas for you and your kiddos. One thing that’s pretty big in the kid blogger […]
Aviation and Airplanes for Kids
Hi there! Thanks for visiting! We’d LOVE for you to hang around! Like us on facebook, subscribe by email, or follow us on pinterest to be sure you don’t miss an update. For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links to amazon. Our oldest flew for the first time on her one month birthday. She […]
Healthy Banana Oatmeal Muffins-No flour or oil!
Hi there! Thanks for visiting. Out of all the things I write about, this muffin recipe is my most popular post. But there really is more to this blog than muffins! I love to write about creative kids’ activities, travel, and the kids we love in Guatemala. Why not hang around and check us out? Like […]
Five Ways to Repurpose Kitchen Utensils
Hi, thanks for visiting! We’d LOVE for you to hang around. Like us on facebook or follow our pinterest boards to be sure you don’t miss an update! Pots, pans, and wooden spoons make for great baby band instruments. But the kitchen junk drawer has lots of potential for older kids, too. Here are five […]
Add Text to Pictures to Create a Milestone Picture for Baby or Child
I (Rachael) am not a photographer, but I am kind of obsessed with capturing my girls’ baby days with pictures before they change (again!) and grow up (even more!). One way I do this is by putting together a milestone picture for each girl every six months or so. Several people have asked me how, so […]
Love Notes for Kids
Since our oldest is only two, I thought we’d skip the Valentine’s Day hoopla this year. But then one of my friends saw that our toddler was wearing a heart on her shirt, and she said, “Oh, look! You’re ready for Valentine’s Day!” And it was over. Now she wants to wear hearts every day, because it’s almost “Valen […]
Sensory Bags
Sensory Bags It’s hard to find activities that appeal to both our six-month-old and our two-year-old, but sensory bags work for both girls! Have you heard of them? They’re a clean way to let your kiddos squish, squeeze, and explore. There are lots of examples of sensory bags floating around Pinterest, but I first came […]