Toddlers

Living in Orlando we are spoiled when it comes to looking for a weekend activity or staycation. There is no shortage of things to do, especially when it comes to the theme parks... for us, specifically Universal Orlando. As I’ve...

If you have a growing child, you know how challenging it is to keep them entertained. Some toddlers need something to play with to stimulate their senses and stay in a good mood. That’s why toys are great materials...

What is the Montessori Method of Education? Montessori Learning is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. Consider it more like facilitated learning than direct teaching. Named after Dr. Maria Montessori, this method of...

I held my one year old on my hip and sipped from my beer. Of course I forgot to bring my wrap today, I thought. I shifted her weight and she nuzzled her nose into my shoulder. “It’s gorgeous out...

I recently went on a trip with my two youngest children (5 and almost 1). This was my first time traveling alone with them. I am a planner…I like to pack well ahead of time. I like to know where...

It's daylight savings time again?! Really? Didn't we just turn our clocks backwards yesterday? We think we are getting into a good pattern with our children's sleep and then the clock changes again. So here I am again to...

Having used the Booginhead pacifier clips when the girls were younger, and liking them, I suspected that I would also like the Booginhead Bib and Cape Set and BooginHead WOW Melamine Cup Set. And I definitely did. However, it’s...

Oops, I did it again The “wise” Britney Spears can sum this post up the best – “oops, I did it again.” One of my past blog posts, “Cher Said It First,” detailed how I spent too much time focusing...

I don't know about you, but my house has officially been bombarded with Halloween candy. Between school parties and trick-or-treating, my 3 year old collected over 150 pieces of candy. If your house is anything like mine you are...

I'm that nerd-of-a-mama who was purchasing books for my baby before my sweet girl even arrived. Crazy, yes, but I have a very special relationship with books, and I couldn't wait to introduce her to that relationship. Books are...

I must have blinked, because at the end of the month we are celebrating my son’s fifth birthday. One night over dinner, I was asking him what he would like to do for his birthday and what kind of decorations he wanted,...

  I recently received a BubbleBum, an inflatable booster seat meant for kids ages 4-11, 40-100 lbs. This booster seats deflates and rolls up into a tidy little bag, perfect for travel. When you need to use it, you can...

It used to sound much more daunting to say I have "Two under two." However, the truth is having a one year old and newborn is much easier than managing twins or two toddlers. As my daughter quickly approaches four and my...

It's funny.  As parents we want our kiddos to grow up, become independent and continue on to be contributing members of society.  That is, until it's easier for us to not let them grow up and become independent.  Parenting...

I never know how to describe one of my daughters when asked where she "falls". She is the first born of twin girls and she has an older sister. So is she a middle daughter? Older twin?  Younger sister?...