Let your child get bored

In a world that is so fast-paced, we need to let our children become bored from time to time! Boredom actually allows the brain to recover from the overstimulated world that we live in. So many parents think that it’s their responsibility to fill every moment of their child’s time with activities, extracurriculars or screens. …

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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! …

Our Second Wedding Anniversary

In two days, Halloween, it will be our second wedding anniversary and ELEVEN year dating anniversary.... Wow, that doesn’t even seem real. I'm choosing to write this now because Halloween is all about the kids and I know I'll be caught up in the hustle and bustle! Our relationship was a rollercoaster for years. Extremely …

How to sterilize a Wubbanub pacifier

Maybe it’s allergies, maybe it’s a little cold but everyone in our house has been a little stuffy lately. With a new baby I’m on high alert because my daughters are obsessed with giving their new sister kisses... aka, smothering their little sister’s face with their wet mouths and runny noses. No thanks! I’ve been …

Why You Should Continue to Date After You Get Married

Do you remember feeling that spark* that everyone talks about? Your heart fluttering when you simply held hands? Your first kiss? Those moments were pretty special. Dating was exciting! It felt new, and fresh and getting to know the other person was just fun! My husband TJ and I dated for 8 years before we …

The Montessori Pikler Triangle

Last night I did an Instagram story poll about whether or not you've ever heard of a Pikler triangle. I was actually blown away by the response because 98% of people answered "no." I was shocked because in my online Montessori communities, they are so popular! (What is the Montessori method? Click here for a …

Natural insect repellent

It's that time of the year people - at least in my neck of the woods! It's finally summer, which means outdoor fun, camping, hiking, traveling, sunshine and, wait for it.... bugs! My family loves to get outside and go for walks, head out to the campground or camp and just be outside enjoying the …