The following post is from Kacey of Next Level Mama: These days, there's no shortage of distractions to keep our children occupied -- video games, social media, TV, computers, smart phones, sports leagues, and on and on. However, with benefits like increased vocabulary, improved writing skills and creativity, it's also important to make sure reading stays at…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: We're going through a big remodel and pretty much every part of our house is a big mess. Add that to the fact that we are never home, and we are still adjusting to having three kids, and you can understand why life is a bit…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Spring is here! We've done several spring flower crafts lately inspired by the blossoms we are seeing all over. We made bubble wrap printed Spring lilies and we did Spring spin art. Today I wanted to share two different ways you can make a recycled lid flower…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: Flowers, jewelry, books, gift baskets, clothes, photo mugs... These are all great Mother's Day gifts. But as a mama, the things I cherish most are the thoughtful cards and gifts that Emma (age 8) has made for me. In fact, when holidays approach,…
The following guest post is from Stacy of A Delightful Home: Every mother wants to feel special. One of my favorite ways to communicate love and care is through handmade gifts. Before you run away, thinking there's no time to make something, let me assure you that the following DIY body care set is so…
The following post is from Kacey of Next Level Mama: My oldest two boys are now five and three, and I have to say I'm really enjoy these ages. As their vocabulary has expanded, we now find them voicing their thoughts and opinions about everything--favorite colors, games they want to play after school, what they learned…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: There is nothing better than an art project that yields beautiful results while also getting kids actively moving and having fun with a cool tool. Salad spinner art is a favorite activity with my kids because the salad spinner is so exciting to use! This week…
The following post is from Kristina of Toddler Approved: Spring has arrived where we live in California and everything is blossoming. It is gorgeous! Inspired by the beautiful flowers we are seeing (and these handprint lilies from Spoonful) we decided to create some bubble wrap printed lilies this week. These would be the perfect accessory…
The following post is from Jason & Jennifer Bruce of New Season Design: Spring? The calendar might say it's time for Spring, but one look out the windows here makes me wonder. We decided to create our own little bit of Spring. This Spring subway art print is a little reminder of what's to come... birds…
People tend to talk about the "true meaning of Christmas" a lot during the holiday season, but it doesn't seem to be talked about as much during Easter. While we love chocolate and eggs and bunnies, our family tends to separate our spring celebrations from our Easter celebration, but this year I'm feeling a bit…