THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. Whenever my daughter is sick with a really bad cold and I’m struggling to find ways to keep her happy and entertained, I often fill the tub with luke-warm water, throw in a bunch of bath toys, and let her soak until her skin starts to prune. I don’t […]
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. One of the worst parts of living in the northern hemisphere, in my opinion anyway, is cold and flu season. I hate it. But after spending the first few years of my daughter’s life hiding out at home all winter, I have come to realize that life is much better
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. Coined by Leslie Knopp (Amy Pohler’s character) in Parks and Recreation, Galentine’s Day is a day dedicated to showering your besties with love. Although it officially falls on February 13, or Valentine’s Day Eve, you can throw a Galentine’s Day celebration anytime in February. It’s a day all about
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. When I was a kid, my mother very rarely baked, and when she did, it was often a British dessert I didn’t really like. Like fruit cake. Or mince meat pies. Or my grandma’s famous trifle. But every once in a while, when I’d eaten at a friend’s house and spent
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. The only exciting thing I remember about St. Patrick’s Day when I was a kid is having green Sprite at my Girl Scout meetings (which I only did for 2 years), so the holiday never really resonated with me. Well, not until I went to college, but that’s a
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. Do you know what I love to do? Blow bubbles. There’s just something so fun and carefree and magical about them, and I love how excited my daughter (and every other child within our immediate vicinity) gets when I pull out one of those gigantic bubble wands when we’re
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. Is my 3-year-old the only one who LOVES to play with pom poms? I didn’t think so. And since she is (FINALLY!) interested in doing arts and crafts with me, and the cold and miserable weather has finally graced us with its presence, I have been searching for some
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. Are you looking for a recipe that will elevate your next weekend brunch? Look no further than a batch of crispy, gooey, warm French toast! Loved by kids and adults alike, French toast is a delicious and comforting treat that is perfect for weekend brunches or lazy mornings. Before
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. The first day of school can be nerve-wracking for both students and teachers, especially in the middle school years. Building a positive and inclusive classroom environment is crucial for fostering student engagement and creating a sense of belonging. The solution? Icebreakers! Ice breakers are fun activities that help break
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. After a horrendously cold and ridiculously long winter, I refused to spend a lot of time at home over the summer. So when my daughter and I weren’t racing to summer camp or music class, chances are we were out doing something else, like riding on the subway, walking