Gypsy moths and I do not get along. They don’t belong in North America. (true story) They’re gross. Hairy. And they eat the oak tree leaves. Last year, it was so bad that the deck was covered in feces that I had to sweep up on a daily basis, but we couldn’t eat or play…
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Ditch the Advice – a better way to help other parents
So… if you want to encourage another parent, compliment their child. Not in a generic “she’s so smart” or “he’s so handsome” way, but in a meaningful and specific way.
Say Yes to the Mess!
Life with little people can be messy. Very messy. Sometimes, it seems like all I do is move from one kind of mess to the next. There’s the poopy diaper mess, the sticky breakfast fingers mess, the breakfast dishes mess, the spilled on shirt mess, the tried to use the potty but didn’t make it…
Summer of Wonder Bingo – FREE Printable
It’s almost summer time, and the pressure is on to fill our lives with the best activities – to make the most of the weather, vacation, and time together. There are lists all over Facebook and Pinterest of the bazillion things you should do with your kid this summer. I decided to make my own…
We Don’t Have to Fix It
A couple weeks ago, my son wrote a story. A whole story. On his own. Without being forced. I don’t know who was prouder – him or me. He was so excited and wanted to email it to his cousin so she could read it, and we agreed that he would dictate the first two…
The Easiest Sprouts Ever (seriously)
My success in gardening and helping things grow has been marginal, at best. Which is pretty pathetic considering my grandparents were farmers and we always had a garden growing up. So imagine my excitement to find an easy, quick, mess-free, edible growing experiment that even my 3-year-olds could handle. So happy. You need A clear…
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