Sensory Saturday: Keep it Simple Edition
It’s another Sensory Saturday, lovelies! This week will be slightly different as I have words of hope to share with you. YOU ARE AMAZING. YOU ARE ENOUGH. YOUR KIDS ADORE YOU. YOU CAN DO THIS. I really hope that you breathe those words into your…
10 Ways Living with a Toddler is Like Living in a World with Zombies
Hi there, friends! Last week I explained how toddlers are similar to zombies (specifically The Walking Dead zombies as I am not an expert on any of the others depicted). Today, I want to discuss how parenting a toddler is like trying to make it…
Being the Okayest
I don’t know if I have ever received a better compliment than being told I am a good mom. Sure, having people comment on my beauty, my brains, my talents is all wonderful but there is something that happens in my heart when people tell…
Dinosaurs Love Birthday Parties
It has been so fun sharing with you how to take dinosaurs and use them in unique ways. The grand finale for me was Maddy’s birthday party last weekend. I had been thinking and planning for months on how we could have a dinosaur birthday…
The Beginning
If you read my post from Wednesday, you know what I will be sharing here. I am afraid to open myself up to this but I am hoping in the end it will be worth it. Since middle school, I have been at least a…
Sensory Saturday: Dinosaurs Love to Paint
Based on Wednesday’s post, you should know by now that my daughter loves dinosaurs. Her love of all things dino has actually rubbed off on her brother. He is 18 months and is adding new words to his vocabulary daily and one of his clearest…
Sensory Saturday: The Sensory-Friendly Movie Experience
I remember taking Maddy to her first movie when she was two-years-old. I was excited to share a love of mine with her and I didn’t really even question if she was ready for it. What I thought would be a great and special memory…
Let Them Be Little
Sometimes I crash into my bed at night, start to close my eyes and the wonder, what will my children remember about today? Most days, I am sad to admit, aren’t all that memorable. They pass quickly and fade into the abyss. But sometimes… Sometimes…
Sensory Saturday: What Are You Taco-ing About?
Welcome to our very first Sensory Saturday! We will share ideas on how to get your kids actively engaged in hands-on activities. They may be a little messy, but that is part of the fun! We will share some of our own ideas, ideas we…
If You Don’t Believe It, Why Should They?
There is a large epidemic of self-doubt and self-loathing that has been passed from generation to generation. It has invaded the country and many people accept the idea that they are to hate themselves and/or their bodies. Instead of bringing people together, this epidemic has…
