Guide to Hiking with Kids

Guide to Hiking with Kids

We have lived in some prime locations near state and national parks. Because of that, we have been hiking with our kids since they were babies. Hiking with kids is a great family activity when you plan ahead. Whether you will be hiking with an infant or an older...
Winter Boredom Busters for Preschool

Winter Boredom Busters for Preschool

Preschoolers need a lot of active time each day. When stuck inside during the winter months we moms need some help with planning in fun winter boredom busters for preschool kids. The good news is most hands-on activities will get your preschooler interested right...
Helping Children Sleep and Calm Down

Helping Children Sleep and Calm Down

It was starting to become a noticeably chronic problem for both of my girls. One of my daughter’s could not fall asleep at night and the other was waking up in the middle of the night. I suddenly went from a mom getting enough sleep at night to one being woken...
Ultimate Guide Summer at Home with Kids

Ultimate Guide Summer at Home with Kids

My plan for every summer at home with kids is a balance of free time and structured family time. I love that my kids can “be kids.” They get wide windows of time to play with friends, ride their bikes, play outside and choose their fun. I also know that...
Simple Kitchen Sensory Play for Babies

Simple Kitchen Sensory Play for Babies

Scanning videos on my phone, I came across one of the twins playing in our sensory table. It was 3 homes ago but I still remember the afternoon like it was yesterday. My babies played in the sensory table regularly. It was an almost daily occurrence when the weather...