“Mama, look! Lollipops are growing in the garden!” said excited Little Person with a big imagination. The look of awe on our toddler’s face when he saw his favorite treat in bloom and in place of where his pacifier …
Music Activities for Children by Age
Getting your children involved in music is one of the best things you can do for their development, but that doesn’t have to mean expensive instrument lessons. There are a whole heap of music activities you can do at home, …
Fun At-Home Activities for Dogs and Kids
For many of us, we’ve been in quarantine for a few weeks now and some of us possibly thriving or some actually losing count of the day of the week. Likely, you’ve been tapped out of all your creative and …
Free Online Resources for Your Family
While spring may be more difficult to enjoy this season, we’ve put together a list of our favorite free resources that’ll help you and your family explore the world from the comfort of your home. Virtual field trips for the …
4 Fun Indoor Activities
The public health response to COVID-19 has ramped up, and parents all over the country are preparing to be stuck at home indefinitely due to school closures and social distancing efforts. What’s a mom to do in these unprecedented circumstances? …
3 Ways To Celebrate Your Child’s Milestones
photo credit: Marilynn Lerum We’ve all heard the adage: “The days are long, but the years are short.” My guess is that if you’re raising little humans, you can relate. The years may pass by, that doesn’t mean you can’t …
Family Fall Bucket List
When I’m out and about wearing our newborn daughter and “managing” my two boys (5 and 3 years old), complete strangers will walk up to me and say, “You are so brave.” Really? I think what they really want to …
DIY Polaroid® Photo Frame
Remember the good ol’ days of Polaroid® film? We’re bringing back this vintage staple with a fun and easy-to-make photo frame to capture your very own #thisismotherhood moments. MATERIALS 8.5” x 11” paper or cardstock Markers, crayons or paint Ruler …
Tips for Making Your Child’s Camping Trip a Success
The weather forecast promised thundershowers, but Bekah’s little heart was set on a mommy-daughter backpacking trip. She was only 5, but she would not be deterred. Honestly, my mind was made up as well, so we packed the ponchos and …
