There is nothing I love more than spring.  Honestly.  I love watching the flowers start to blossom, the snow quietly melt away leaving behind so many new beginnings.  Spring is the ultimate time to make big changes in habits, changes that not only have an effect on us, but a lasting effect on our children. …

It’s that time of year again…when we sort through all our things, spruce up our favorite spaces and get rid of the things that no longer fit in our lives.  It’s a great time of year…everything just seems to start over…start new.  I truly enjoy spring cleaning. No, I’m not that person who loves to …

It’s inevitable, winter is almost over…we’re mere weeks away from budding flowers and sunny days…the last winter storm is yet to come. Winter has been long and though we’re all ready for the heat of the sun, we still have to fill those chilly days, and keep our kids happy.  It’s not easy!  Especially at …

I have a hard time picking out toys that are good for my 2 year old.  Since there are already so many toys in the house, hand me downs from his older brother, gifts from family…and just random purchases.  When I’m trying to get a toy that is PERFECT for him, it takes a bit …

If your kids are anything like mine, they are drawn to anything that responds to touch.  More specifically, my phone.  Both of my boys think it’s better than any toy they own.  Lights, buttons, sounds, games, apps and music…all in one little hand held (and very expensive) toy.  Thankfully, if you are an iPhone user, …

My six year old son Ben is growing up far too quickly.  Many of his most prized possessions, his most beloved toys are growing dusty.  Passed over far too often for the video games and chapter books, movies and computer time.  Recently, due to bad behavior we took away all of his technology, and his …

Last week I asked a simple question on Twitter, What is your favorite Fisher Price Toy… Now, I can’t say that I was surprised by the response, mainly because I am in complete agreement with them…Little People. I’ve loved little people since I was the one playing with them…(ok, maybe I still do, but that’s …

  He lays on his belly.  The Little People lined up, the farm animals in their barn.  As he picks up the pig, he looks at me.  I say, “Pig” and he says “Piiieee”.  He’s learning.  He’s learning about animals, how to say their names, what kinds of noises they make, and how fun it …

First smile. First laugh. First word. First step. First bruise. First time they say I Love You Mommy. First fight. First love. First broken heart. First friend. First toy. First sleepover. First time being home sick. First award. First win. First loss. First foods. First cold. First Fever. First Trike. First Bike. First Car. First …

They tell me it’s spring. I tend to believe them only because of all the rain that’s been pooring down over the last week. It’s been years since I’ve seen a spring this wet. But it’s good for the famers, right? Well, it’s not very good for my kids. All they want to do is …