S started preschool last week. I really can not believe that my baby is already in preschool. Of course, a whole new tradition starts this year with 1st day of school photos. We are homeschooling, so we had a little bit more time in the morning to take photos. If you are feeling rushed, […]
Guest Co-hosting – Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party #30
I am excited to be guest co-hosting Wake Up Wednesday Linky for the month of August! Tweet #wakeupwednesdaylinky Welcome to the 30th week of Wake Up Wednesday “Linky” 32 Blogs – 1 Party & Giveaway We are so excited to have you all party […]
Well, Hello There Scrapbook Layout
I have a stack of photos from when S was a baby+ that have not been scrapbooked. These photos sit in a box until I get the urge to scrapbook a 12×12 page. Usually when watching one of the garden girls videos on Two Peas I would get inspired to scrapbook 12×12, but with them now […]
Dinosaur Swamp Small World Play
S is in love with dinosaurs right now, so of course, we had to make a Dinosaur Swamp Small World Play. Small worlds are a great way to promote imaginative play and to learn and explore different environments. We have been reading a lot of books about dinosaurs, her favorite being the Magic Tree House: […]
Snorkeling Adventure in Ketchikan, Alaska
Super excited to have a guest post from my mom, Karen, on her experience snorkeling in Ketchikan, Alaska! When we started planning our Disney Alaskan Cruise, my daughter (the most informed traveler I know) shared her research on excursions with us. “Snorkeling Adventure” was an option. In Alaska? What? My husband was sold. Me […]
How to Use Tomatoes from Your Garden + Summer Tomato Pasta Recipe
I love having a garden. S helps me plant the garden in the spring and we check on the plants frequently for new flowers or fruit/vegetables. She has a blast getting to pick the fruits and vegetables. And of course, tries all the produce that she picks. One of my favorite plants […]
Guest Co-hosting – Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party #29
I am excited to be guest co-hosting Wake Up Wednesday Linky for the month of August! Tweet #wakeupwednesdaylinky Welcome to the 29th week of Wake Up Wednesday “Linky” 32 Blogs – 1 Party & Giveaway We are so excited to have you all party with us. Thank you so much to all […]
SoMe2 Link Party – Featured Blogger
I am so excited to be this week’s featured blogger on SoMe2 Link Party! Welcome to ~SoMe2~ #46!! We’re so happy that you could join us this week! We hope you have fun – so much fun that you’ll want to invite all of your friends! PLEASE NOTE: It has come to our attention that […]
How to Make Marshmallow Playdough
A couple years ago, I made marshmallow fondant to decorate S’s birthday cake. When I turned the fondant out to knead, I gave S the fondant covered spatula to play with (please make sure that the fondant is not hot anymore before giving to your child). S immediately discovered how sticky it was. Before I […]
5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Trip to Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston Island
Disclosure: I received free admission to Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston Island. All opinions are my own. This is part 1 of our weekend in Galveston, Texas. My husband and I thought S was at the perfect age to enjoy a waterpark and since on our Summer Bucket List was a weekend trip the two fit […]