Go Ahead, Take Your Baby Trick-or-Treating
As Halloween approaches, I always hear debate among the parenting community about taking infants trick-or-treating. Parents put so much effort into dressing their wee ones … Read more
5 Tips for Potty Training with Siblings
Minion is almost 2 now and has taken a rather eager, early interest in potty training. I take zero credit for any of it – … Read more
DIY Minion Costume (and Gru, too!)
I busted out some DIY Minion costumes in about an hour flat. We’ve got a Gru costume, too!
Medicine Cabinet Organization Hack
I’m basically as big as a house now and in FULL-BLOWN nesting mode as we count down the few weeks left until baby shows up. Every nook … Read more
5 Ways to get Kids Excited about Saving Energy
Saving energy is crucial for people across the globe, but here in California it’s part of our everyday existence. The boys and I drive by former … Read more
The Crafting of a Box Tops Box
It would seem that we are embracing this whole kindergarten thing head-on. Because I have SO much time on my hands what with being almost 8 … Read more
5 Steps to Budgeting Travel with a Family
We’re on the road a lot, sightseeing and adventuring up a storm. People often ask how we go about budgeting travel, and the truth is … Read more
When you have an Abnormal Ultrasound Result
“You have an abnormal ultrasound result,” the doctor said with a concerned tone. My mind flashed back to the images I’d seen in a darkened … Read more
Do Bad Eggs Float or Sink?
Do bad eggs float or sink? This is what the boys and I set out to investigate in a recent learning activity to help them get … Read more
7 Tips for Kids in the Kitchen
We love cooking as a family and getting our kids in the kitchen. I strongly believe that teaching children to cook is one of the best ways to get them engaged in nutrition and ingredient sourcing and ultimately help them lead a healthy life.