My kids are far apart in ages. 5 and 1/2 years to be exact. (Read all out why we waited to add a sibling) Since my youngest still naps and needs that nap (I need that nap too!) I have to keep my oldest entertained and quiet. On Pinterest one night I came across an idea to keep kids busy with some type of independent activities. I rummaged through the play room and found so ... Read More
Seeing the Vacuum as Half-full
Dust is my nemesis. I've decided that I will never win this war. Today, while putting toys away in the playroom, I was further discouraged about the dust in my home when I realized that the bedrooms in my girls' large doll house are dusty, too. Great.I am so disheartened by the mysterious and constant reappearance of my dust (insert 50 tips for dusting here - I'm tried them ... Read More
Sunscreen, A Summer Must-Have
There have been some new changes recently to sunscreen. Sunscreen is something I am very big on. We have a pool so we are always out in the sun. Sunscreen is a must. It's so scary to think that the sunscreen I'm pouring on my sweet babies' skin could be bad! I decided to do some investigation about sunscreens and what the FDA recommends. Here are some important things ... Read More
Summer Fun 2014
It is officially summer in my house. You have no idea how good it feels!! I have been counting down the weeks/days/hours since about October of this year. (It was a rough year for me!) We have lots of summer plans and I can't wait to share them with you! Here's a look into some thing we'd like to do! Every week I'll updating and telling you all about our summer of ... Read More
The Day I Gave Up My Favorite Morning Drink
I'm not a coffee person. I actually hate coffee. I hate the smell, the looks, how hot it is. Yuck. (Sorry to all you coffee drinkers out there!) My morning drink? A Diet Dr. Pepper. I started drinking a Diet Dr. Pepper when I was in middle school, because my mom drank one. It was so refreshing and tasted sooo good! My love for Diet Dr. Pepper ... Read More