The Bug Bite Thing

One of THE most irritating things about summer in our neck of the woods is the dreaded mosquitos. We have a lovely sliver of spring when they haven’t hatched out of hiding yet, and it’s simply glorious. When they do come out though, they arise with a vengeance. Nothing is worse than being eaten alive... …

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Halloween Movies That Are Actually Appropriate For Young Kids

I absolutely adore Halloween movies but now that I'm a parent with children of my own, I am realizing that most Halloween movies are pretty inappropriate... Even one of my favorites, Hocus Pocus, is about witches sucking the lives out of children. Most parents will say "oh my kids don't even notice," or "they look …

How to make orange slice garland

Orange Slice Garland Prep time: 5 minutes Baking time: 3 hours Materials Oranges (I used two and got about six feet of garland) Knife Cutting board Parchment paper Baking sheet Twine Something to punch a hole (nail, screw etc) Directions Preheat oven to 250 degrees Line your baking sheet with parchment paper Thinly slice your …

Gift guide for active toddlers

We all know what it's like to get ants in our pants. Kids especially need to burn off their energy because they have so much of it. Some kids are just climbers, others could use a little help with coordination but nearly all kids just need to move. These gifts are perfect for just that! …

Christmas Gift Guide for Toddlers

Judge me if you must, but I’m totally that person that puts up the Christmas tree before Thanksgiving. No it's not up yet but I'm already getting antsy. My husband gives me a hard time about my eagerness every year. Some people may say that I’m getting ahead of myself but I just like to …

Christmas Movie Checklist

I'm a movie lover to begin with but there's just something about the holiday season that makes me want to cozy up and watch a show! I insist on watching the same movies every year to get myself in the Christmas-y mood. The following list includes some of my favorites and some that I haven't seen …