I introduced S to scavenger hunts a couple falls ago, when we first moved out to the country. It was instant love and she has repeatedly asked to do more. We have done scavenger hunts in a couple different ways 1) creating a chart with photos and words on the computer (see below for a FREE […]
Discovering Louisiana: Pumpkin Patch Fun
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. One of the only things I miss about living up north are the leaves changing colors. There are always so many activities in the fall. Everything from corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and apple picking to fall festivals and fairs. We have several annual traditions and […]
How to Make a Chalkboard from an Old Picture Frame
I have always wanted S to have a large chalkboard in her playroom. Somewhere she could write or draw pictures; maybe play school with her dolls or stuffed animals. While I was transforming our freezer into a chalkboard freezer, I decided to also take apart a large old picture frame and turn it into […]
eShakti Dress Review
There is a reason why I do not usually post fashion photos on my website…I’m not comfortable in front of the camera. I’ll participate in family photos or photos during outings and trips. But usually I am the one behind the camera! When eShakti asked me to try out their custom women’s clothing, I threw […]
Project Life 2014: Week 9
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. My Big Fat Happy Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Even though I am scrapbooking months ago, I remember what stories I want to […]
Southern Fall-tastic Giveaway $350 Cash!!!
I am so excited to be participating in my first giveaway! And what an awesome one it is $350.00 in cash! Your awesome Host & Co-host for this giveaway: Southern Girl Blog Community :: Prototype Mama :: Finding Crystal :: Logan Can :: RedHead Baby Mama :: Mom’s Magical Miles :: An Alli Event :: […]
How to Encourage Writing with Young Children
I was asked by a reader how I to encourage writing with S. I try to make practicing writing letters and words fun. We use a variety of mediums so that S does not get bored. When S was first learning letters we took one letter at a time starting with the letters in her […]
5 Tips for Taking Young Children to Disney World
We love Disney World and go at least once a year sometimes twice a year. So, that means my 4 year old daughter has been six times! Some people think we are crazy and some people totally understand 🙂 Over the years I have accumulated some tips for taking toddlers and young children to […]
Fall Mantel
Before we moved into our new house I knew that I wanted a fireplace with a mantel. Our old house did not have one and I missed being able to decorate a mantel for the holidays! I have collected my pumpkins over time, usually picking them up on clearance after Halloween. I love the variety of […]
Fall Bucket List
I love fall when the weather starts to cool off, spending time as a family and all the colors and scents of the season. Last week S asked me if we could pretend it was Thanksgiving. When I asked her why she wanted it to be Thanksgiving she replied “because we all gather around […]