The sad fact of parenting is that at some point, the sweet little people in our lives are going to fall down and get hurt, or catch an illness of some kind. It’s heart wrenching for both the kiddos and caretakers involved! That’s why, a few years ago, I set out to make something that…
crayon hearts :: valentine DIY
Love is in the air, ladies! Valentine’s Day is just weeks away!! Sure, we’re still stepping on pine needles from the Christmas tree and we may still have a few strings of Christmas lights up outside (which will probably stay there until April), but it’s time to shift our thinking towards hearts and cupid and…
live like Jesus… and your kids will too!
What does it look like to follow Jesus? I suppose the answer to this question can be different for each one of us since we each have a different purpose here on earth. When I became a mother though, I found that I had to think more seriously about what I looked like while following…
comfort your baby with #ziggybaby
Do you have a baby that needs a little help sleeping and consoling? Is it hard to keep them swaddled tightly? This is where Ziggy Baby swaddles come in handy. Again, I love the muslin swaddles but for some reason my daughter can break free in no time and wake herself up. I am sure…
drop stop :: seat gap filler :: never search under your car seat again :: review + giveaway
How many times have you dropped something between the seats of your car? I’m constantly losing my cell phone, straws, change, and of course there are a few fries under my seat. I love brilliant inventions and let me tell you, DROP STOP is quite handy! These seat gap fillers block the gaps between your…
a simple diy :: homemade scented play dough
It’s winter here in Michigan. Some days that means snowmen and sledding. Some days (like today, when the temperature is a chilly 9 degrees), we opt for inside fun. That includes making some quick and easy homemade scented play dough. While I initially made the play dough for my 3-year-old, my older kids were enticed…
how i’m wearing a short sleeved dress this winter + garage sale!!
Cold months are here. But that shouldn’t stop us from wearing things we love…that are meant for warmer temperatures. Right? I have some summer dresses that I really like, and want to continue to wear them, even when it’s cold outside! So, my answer to that is layers and cardigans and boot socks…oh my! I…
little pnuts is not just play… it’s research!
“PLAY is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein Recently we received a box in the mail from Little Pnuts. On the outside of the box was written the above statement. I LOVE everything about this and it could not be any more true! PLAY is critical for kids to learn… this is how…
a simple diy :: beginner level doll skirt sewing tutorial
Anyone else have American Girl fever going on over at their house? We’ve got it over here! Well…sort of… My daughter who is five, thinks she has one of the fancy dolls that she sees so many other girls with. However, the truth is, she’s got a knock off. Shhh…don’t tell her! Here’s something else…
our trick to get the little one out the door easily when running errands + keeping their feet warm {and cute} with robeez
Running all around town. That’s what we do these days it seems. My sweet young girl is always in tow…and going everywhere we are. I’d love to say she always loves it, but yah…not so much every day. The highlight of her day lately, when we do have to run out the door, is to…
you don’t want to miss this huge winter sale from one of my favorite brands :: jojo maman bébé
I’ve declared my love before for one of UK’s hottest clothing brands for babies, kids and even maternity. JoJo Maman Bébé launched almost 25 years ago and has been steadily building ever since. A blend of Breton and British style, these looks stand out from the typical designs here in the US. See some of…
be a little mr with these cute bow ties
If anyone were to tell me that boys are not fun to dress, I would have to STRONGLY disagree! Girls may have all the ribbons, bows and frill… but boys get the suspenders, bow ties and plaid button down shirts. My dad recently made a comment that my son is the best dressed little boy…











