Toddlers

Dear crib, Today you moved on to hold another family’s baby, just like you held all of ours until they grew too big for your rhetorical lap. As a result, our home is now crib-free for the first time in...

Your child will definitely be treated like royalty on their birthday at Princesses and Princes in Ocoee! We had our son Daniel's 2nd birthday party at this fun, indoor playground and everyone had a great time from start to finish....

  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...

As a kid in the 90's I remember my mom throwing awesome birthday parties for my sisters and me. Many times the parties had a theme and fun games. Everyone would bring their sleeping bags because we would end...

In this age of Pinterest, some moms may find themselves overwhelmed when it comes to throwing a child's birthday party. There's a certain amount of pressure to "have it all." I love doing my kids' parties -- it's an...

If they gave certifications in moving, I’m certain I’d earn some level of distinction.  As a child we moved when the military dictated, and after college I never could quite settle into one place or space. Thanks to advancements...

  As a 1st grade teacher, I have always had high expectations in my classroom.  My students have fun, but they also have a lot of responsibility.  Why?  Because they can handle it.  They love it.  They need it.  And...

For those of you that are members of Costco, you already know the greatness that it is filled with! However, if you're like me and have minimal to no experience with Costco, (I had my first visit a few months...

When your child approaches 6 months old, a whole new world opens up... the land of Mommy & Me classes! My oldest is 3 years old, so I'm pretty much a Mommy & Me class veteran! I’ve been to my...

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...

For moms on the go, easy snacks are a lifesaver. Unfortunately, the easy snacks are not always the healthiest snacks. And if they're healthy -- like organic squeeze applesauce -- they can get costly at $.99 each. So, we...

It was a Saturday morning about 6 months ago and we found ourselves asking, "What to do?  What to do?"  We are constantly looking for weekend outings that are 1. local and inexpensive and 2. educational and fun.  Suddenly, on...

That was the most loaded question I’ve ever been asked. Circumstances? I had just “hopped” off the table from the first sonogram of my second pregnancy. I hadn’t been able to see the screen, and as I lay there...

I know you mean well. I’m not trying to put you on guard. I know you’re tired of hearing what can't be said and I understand it’s frustrating when you're only trying to pay a compliment. Speak freely, speak...

Let me clarify...I have a toddler. I could literally end this post now, because if you have a toddler, or have been through this weird twilight zone then you know what I'm talking about. Our daughter is three, and right in...