What first lead me to attempt a potty training bootcamp when Genny was 21 months old was simply this: I was ready to be done with diapers. They're expensive, gross, and super inconvenient. The second reason we decided to jump in was that Genny had begun telling me when she...
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During the Lent season, I was reminded that Easter is really the most important holiday of the year. For us, it is the celebration of death's death, of victory over the grave, of the promise fulfilled since mankind's beginning. Yet my 2 year old daughter is enthralled with TV show...
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If you've ever tried to entertain an energetic 2 year old every day all day, then you know that aint easy! That's why I decided to just buckle-down and make the activity boxes I have been thinking about making for months. One quick trip to Dollar Tree, and I had...
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The whole Christmas season is known as "the most wonderful time of the year", but what Hallmark and Bing Crosby don't mention is that it's also "this most germ-ridden time of the year"! Unfortunately, my family has not risen above the season of sickness. Over the last three months, we've...
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Tis the season to make New Years resolutions about losing weight and learning new skills and being overall completely better people than we were last year. I made these goals as well, and yes, they were largely unrealistic. In fact I already screwed them all up. Yay, 2019. But one...
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Do you love online shopping as much as I do?? I know I don't have the time (or the energy) to actually leave the house on Black Friday, so I'm pleased to be able to bring the sales to your very own homes! So here you go, because I love...
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One lesson I have learned over this year is that starting your own business is hard work. There are countless incredible brands out there who work endlessly to make their products available to you. This season, I want to highlight some of these brands who create quality products, who care...
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This post contains affiliate links. If you click on these links, I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. ♥ How to Make a DIY Sandbox cheap, fun, easy! PLUS: Free Activity Printable! Anyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I like things simple. I...
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How to Use Essential Oils with Kids and Babies (There IS a Right and a Wrong Way) In my family, my mom is known as the “oily” person. Walking into my parents’ house, you will instantly know what I mean as the aroma of lemon and lavender greets you. Anything...
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How to Make a Water Table (That Doesn't Cost $75) If you’ve ever looked into buying a water table for your child, you know prices can get steep. When planning Genny’s The Little Mermaid themed birthday party, we wanted a water element. I was shocked at how much people were...
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