Playing is fun. At least that is what parents think when we see our kids amongst piles of Legos and Littlest Pet Shop pets. Play is also something adults cease doing at some obscure point in time, replaced with responsibility, …
The Strange Novelty of the New
If you like novelty, we live in a wonderful city for it; Washington, D.C. blooms with it. The patriotic stuff abounds, one-of-a-kind odes to the wonders of mankind, our favorites of which are Air and Space Museum and the U.S. …
Mommy of 3
I’m a mommy of three Stop staring at me Yes I know That I’m still wearing jammies My big kids, they fight Baby won’t sleep at night I may need to hire some nannies Day 3 of messy bun Dishes …
Calls for Submissions – June Theme: FUN
Submissions Deadline: Friday, June 8 FUN. When was the last time you truly engaged in it? Whether it be organized play in the form of an adult sports league (or even just an organized game night) or impromptu play where your …
What You Can Learn From Playing With Your Child
Who doesn’t love playing with an infant? We all love peek-a-boo, tickle, and chase games accompanied by bursts of giggles and laughter. When they are preschoolers we love finger plays, songs, and tea parties. But as children move into school …
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 …
Play Is Not Just a Little Word
If your world is like mine, it is full of checklists, shopping lists, reading lists and even a bucket list. But I bet the one list you do not have for your family is a play list! Most of us …
The Memory of Every Day
This was my first year as a mom of a full-time student. My littlest is still home with me in the mornings, but my oldest daughter, Iris, is a full-fledged, all-day kindergartner and proud of it. As it is our …
Wholeness Within
The normal to-do list is overwhelming. The holiday to-do list makes me wish for hospitalization or incarceration just to escape it. The truth is we all can escape it by cultivating an interior life of wholeness. In my opinion, wholeness …