These sensory bottles are a great way for kids to practice hand-eye coordination, calm themselves, and practice deep breathing while watching glitter fall.
Water
Elf on the Shelf: Kayaking. Our Elf on the Shelf sibling duo went kayaking today in my son’s Arctic polar bear-themed room. They were riding the rapids of his rug. So, I love that Pepper and Winter went kayaking today. River rafting, kayaking, and pretty much most water sports are dear to my heart. I …
Most of my readers know that I try to be efficient. I’m not one of those women who just LOVES to clean. I do love a clean house and once I get going I feel great that I’m doing it, but if I can take less time cleaning the same space, I’m all for it. …
Water storage is vital in many predicaments. A year ago a serious flash flood hit my sister’s little community. Homes were flooded, the highway disappeared, and a nearby dam was threatening to break. It was scary. My sister’s water could have been shut off at any minute. Knowing that she and her family had water …
This is an easy and quick Simple Syrup Recipe. Simple Syrup is used mainly for beverages such as lemonade (recipe here), fruit tea, limeade, virgin Mojitos (recipe here), etc. Simple syrup is also used as a pre-frosting glaze on cakes (to seal in moisture) before a cake is frosted. Just make sure to lightly glaze …
Although I was unable to breastfeed very long with my son (story here), I’ve had a much better experience with my daughter. Things have been going really well. Before I sit down to feed my baby I go over the acronym TWEP to make sure each feeding goes well. I created this acronym to be …
My family has a boathouse on a lake nearby that we have been visiting at least few times a week this summer. We love going there to water ski, wake board, tube, swim, and play in the sand. With the summer heat being so strong, we are always trying to keep the kids hydrated …