Big Boy Room Revamp with Disney Paints

Disney Paint by Glidden at Walmart

Y'all.  I'm not totally emotionally ready to renovate Bee's nautical nursery into a big boy's room, but it's almost that time.  He's growing by leaps and bounds, and when I designed his room 3 years ago he was but a glimmer in my eye (and a bump in my belly).  Now, he's almost three years old with a distinct personality.  He's a boy obsessed with trains, cars, and... cats.  He loves snuggling after naps, reading his books, and his sister.  He speaks in full sentences and knows the name of … [Read more...]

Favorite Spring & Easter Books for Kids

Favorite Easter Books for Kids

I'd so much rather tuck books into Easter baskets than candy.  Not that I have anything against candy, I'm just a little too addicted and my kids share my sweet tooth.  A much healthier addiction is books.  Or so it seems, until you see how many children's books I hoard.  Being the compulsively organized book hoarder that I am, I pulled out our 'Spring and Easter Book Bin' (I kid you not, it's a sickness people!) to share a few favorites with you. Here's what we're reading around the … [Read more...]

Kidproofing (& Pet Proofing) Houseplants

Kidproofing and Petproofing Houseplants

Aren't houseplants beautiful?  The endless green leaves, the air freshening qualities, the... DIRT.  Dirt, the stuff of kid's dreams and my nightmares.  What's a plant AND kid loving person to do?  It's simple, really.  Figure out... Last year for Mother's Day, my husband gave me a gorgeous hibiscus tree that amazingly made it through the summer.  Once cooler temps hit, I had a choice: say goodbye to the tree, or bring it inside and attempt to keep it alive amidst two crazy kids and a … [Read more...]

Lively Little Chefs (and a Twitter Par-tay)

Little Chefs project: cooking with kids in the kitchen

Cooking with your kids is all about creating memorable meals and healthy eating habits.  But also?  It's about FUN! My kids were giggling for 5 minutes straight after watching the eCard I made on the Chef Boyardee Facebook page.  You'll have to visit that link to see it in action, but here's a still shot of the animated card: Oh my, the way Bee shakes that cheese and Noodle kicks that pizza we were rolling on the floor!  I'm not usually good with those things but it was the easiest … [Read more...]

Nativity Ideas for Kids

nativity sets and ideas for kids

Christmas with the kids just seems to get more fun each year as they really start to grasp and enjoy the traditions and stories we know and love.  Noodle came home from preschool singing about  shepherds and kings last week {with a rousing chorus of "MY LORD!" that had us all giggling}, and when 2-year old Bee started joining in I knew it wasn't too early to share nativity stories and activities with them.  I pulled out a few favorite nativity books written just for kids and they've been … [Read more...]