Lasso the Moon • Life is a Gift
When pressure, expectations, and stress make your daughter’s world start spinning a little too fast, this is one powerful way to guide her back toward inner calm, peace, and stillness. Below are three ways mindfulness for teens is pivotal during these transition years. Kids are incredibly mindful beings, able to hyper-tune into their current surroundings in an awe-inspiring way. After all, have… Read More
Keep your troops entertained with this super-simple stop motion animation tutorial for kids! Thanks to Melissa & Doug for sponsoring today’s post. Stop motion animation is the perfect way to keep kids occupied (and creatively enamored) on a rainy, snowy, or “too hot to handle” must-be-inside day. Stop motion animation is a filming technique in which objects (such as clay models) are photographed in… Read More
We’ve got you covered. This list of over 30 tasty brunch recipes will ensure your next family get-together is a success. A big THANK YOU to Crystal Farms® for sponsoring today’s collection of brunch recipes and the generous giveaway at the end of the post. When you were a kid, there was something magical about brunch… Mixing sweet breakfast treats with savory lunch staples all… Read More
These easy Easter photo tips from Meg of Snap Happy Mom will help you take good pictures, no matter what kind of camera you use. Document springtime with her advice and get your free photography checklist below! . . . One of my best tips for photographing children is to take lots of different kinds of shots of the same event. No one wants… Read More
Through mindful parenting and asking this one simple question, you will change how your child views tattle-telling on other children. Cut Tattle-Telling in Half With This One Simple Question Are you telling me to be helpful or hurtful? That’s a tattle-telling phrase my children’s teacher used at the Montessori school they attended in Oaxaca, Mexico last year, and one I’ve… Read More
Let’s face it, for a family to take a vacation together there are a lot of things to plan and put into place. A little bit of initial prepping and planning can help make your family vacation one filled with happy memories. Choosing the best hotel for your vacation can be one of the biggest decisions, which is why I’m… Read More
This carrot pancakes recipe is a delicious (and simple) Easter breakfast option. Enjoy them with traditional maple syrup or topped with cream cheese glaze. Nom. Nom. Nom. Easter may be the one time of year where your kids are keen on the thought of putting veggies in pancakes. Call them Easter Bunny Cakes and I guarantee they’ll be amused. Save Time The best part… Read More
Our world’s honey bee population continues to decline. This summer, use your garden space to not only connect with your kids, but to help grow a beautiful (and pesticide-free) environment for your local bees. Get tips on how to plant a honey bee garden with kids below! I just want to start out by saying THANK YOU for researching how… Read More
Are you looking for a way to make your family breakfast special? Whether your planning for Easter morning, Christmas brunch, or simply prepping for a family gathering… this maple glaze is sure to make your French toast a family-favorite. Get the full recipe below! I admit, I am a bit of French toast snob. Here are a couple of cooking… Read More
Looking for a few practical Easter basket ideas for your kids this spring? Check out these fifteen playfully unexpected, yet useful, ideas! Candy, candy, candy … CANDY. Sometimes it feels like my kids are eating a non-stop stream of candy. It started with Halloween, and then celebrating “the holidays” in December, which rolled over into chocolate Valentine’s Day treats. Throw in birthday… Read More
There are so many fun ways to decorate Easter eggs. Below are thirty creative ways to play this spring. This year, we pulled out the Sharpies and used the markers to decorate the hard boiled eggs before dying them. We use our 80’s Glam Fine-Tip Permanent Marker (24-Pack Assorted Colors) for art projects around the house all the time. Love… Read More
“Mom, can we jump in the puddle?” I smile. This question doesn’t often pop up anymore. “Of course,” I reply. I rush into the house to get my camera. This is what happens when you start mourning childhood as a tween mom — With every childhood act, you ask yourself, “Is this the last time?” Is this the last time she’ll be… Read More
My calendar says “spring is coming,” but Mother Nature disagrees. Check out these ten simple ways you can celebrate spring in your home, regardless of the temp outside. 1. GET THE KIDS DECORATING Have the kids help you decorate the house for the season. My spring inspiration began with the new Happy Handmade eBook from MollyMoo and friends. I loved… Read More
Learn how to force bulbs to display beautiful spring flowers and add a dash of color and life to your home. I always see lovely displays at the store, but I thought it would be fun to try this at home. Below are two videos on how to force bulbs. You can decide to force them with soil or just… Read More
This adorable flower suncatcher is brought to you by Jean of The Artful Parent. Yesterday, my kids and I made nature suncatchers with flower petals and leaves. This is by no means the first time we’ve done this flower suncatcher craft—it’s one of our favorites!—but this time, instead of just abstract designs or mandalas, we also shaped the flower petals… Read More
Peep, Peep, Peep. Don’t munch down all those marshmallow Easter Peeps this spring — Stale Peeps make a tasty roasted treat around a summer campfire! Online you’ll find people online recommending Peep S’mores, but I have to tell you… they are too sweet. There is nothing better than a stale roasted Peep straight up. It almost has a torch-fired creme brûlée deliciousness to… Read More