If you’re looking for a simple, low prep activity that kids will ask for and supports early learning, playdough activity mats are a total win. They’re one of those magical activities that feel like play to kids but sneak in fine motor practice, early math, and shape recognition—all with materials you likely already have at…
If you want your home to smell warm, cozy, and instantly inviting, a cranberry and orange simmer pot is one of the easiest DIYs you can make. If you are also battling against the insanely dry weather of winter, this recipe is for you too. Using simple ingredients you probably already have, this stovetop recipe…
I like to pride myself on the fact that I have some “outdoor kids”. There is not much they would rather do than explore outside… in the summer. Getting kids outside in the winter can feel way harder than it should be – especially when the couch is cozy, screens are tempting, and the cold…
Car travel with babies is sometimes unpredictable, but car travel with toddlers … that can be rough. After many, many road trips with our first baby, we thought we were pros. And then that sweet baby who could be occupied with soft books and Spotify playlists turned into a demanding toddler who wanted to do…
While we love where we live, we’re unfortunately a road trip away from both sets of grandparents. That means we spend lots of time in the car with our kids at an early age. I think each of my boys had their first road trip to grandma and grandpa’s when they were about a month…