Story time with my son just might be my favorite time of the day! Thinking back to my childhood, I loved when my parents would read to us at night. Books like Little Critter, Berenstein Bears, and Winnie the Pooh were just a few of my favorites. Now that I’m a mom, I light up each time E grabs a book and brings it over to me. His excitement is palpable. Although he is still quite young to understand them {Read More}
St. Patrick’s Day Printables
March 3, 2015 by
Being that I’m Irish, I love all things related to St. Patrick’s Day….green beer (yes, that is what came to mind first), festive shamrock crafts, clever shirts….and anything that brings luck my way. It’s such a fun-spirited holiday and I certainly loved celebrating it as a kid. My mom would always make sure the milk in the fridge had “turned green”….with the magic of food coloring (unbeknownst to me, of course) and I was always excited to pour it into {Read More}
5 Reasons I Dislike Going on Vacation
February 28, 2015 by
We just recently went on vacation and enjoyed every second of the warm weather, time at the beach, and being able to spend the majority of our days outside! Life sure is good while you’re ON vacation, especially for us Chicagoans who can escape winter for a bit. But, upon returning home, I realized there are a few reasons why I DISLIKE vacations. Yes, you heard me correctly. There are actually some reasons why I DISLIKE going on vacation. Call {Read More}
DIY Shape Magnets for Early Learning
February 25, 2015 by
They say that kids are sponges….soaking up everything around them. My son is 20 months old and it’s incredible all of the new things he learns on a daily basis. Something I will always strive to do in our home is make learning fun for him….rather than it being an arduous task or forced endeavor. Recently, puzzles have been his new inquisition. Simple shapes, the ABC’s, animals….he’s attempting to figure out what each one is and how the pieces fit. {Read More}
Healthy Treats – Valentine Printables
February 11, 2015 by
Looking for a last minute treat for your child to pass out for their Valentine’s party? With the rise of food allergies in schools, it is common that kids aren’t allowed to bring treats containing candy or homemade items. Non-edible items, toys, or a healthy snack of some type are typically what is encouraged to bring. If you haven’t had time to put something together just yet, I’ve got you covered! Below are two FREE PRINTABLES… Whether your child {Read More}
Silhouette Tutorial: DIY “LOVE” Themed Wood Art
February 6, 2015 by
While I love celebrating Valentine’s Day, it is a holiday that I don’t spend a lot of decorating for…..primarily because I don’t have the funds to spend (especially after all of the money I put toward Christmas). BUT, because my house really feels bare after Christmas, it is a must to have a little something that represents Valentine’s Day. Since I recently got a Silhouette Cameo machine, I decided I would make something! The best part of DIY {Read More}
