What if you could turn this: Into this: If I make regular muffins from scratch or a mix, my kids usually waste half of one, make a huge, crumbly mess. I've learned to take that exact same recipe or mix and create mini muffins - multiplying my 6 muffins to 24 and 12 … [Read more...]
When the Kids Get the Camera
When the Kids Get the Camera...Sometimes magic happens. Dad pulled out the "real" camera recently. We're generally lazy and simply depend on our cell phones and filters to record memories these days. This means taking lots of shots and a hit and miss of blurry and out of … [Read more...]
Pinterest IRL: Ice Cream Cone Christmas Trees
Every December, my kids ask to make gingerbread houses. Three to be exact. Well, one just wants to eat candy. And I groan. I want to make this Christmas project happen for them and every year I try a new strategy. "Easy" graham cracker houses? Tried it. Fancy pre-made kits? … [Read more...]
I See Me! I’m an All Star Personalized Book Review
Have you ever invited your child to insert their own name as the protagonist of a book? There's something thrilling about placing yourself as the main character and imagining performing daring stunts or trying new things. I See Me! offers children the opportunity to literally be … [Read more...]
Being Myself
"I"m just going to be myself when I grow up." ~ Ezra, 5. My older kids, 5 and 7, entered into a classic "What I'll be when I grow up" discussion yesterday. I only half listened to their exchange until the end, when Ezra simply concluded that he'd be himself. He said it with … [Read more...]
