The weather has been all over the place lately. Saturday was perfection with lots of sun and high 60s, but by Sunday night it was snowing. I'll take the sunshine please! All of these wild weather changes means we've been getting good use out of this weather chart. Since it is a print and cut … [Read more...]
Creative Train Play With “Snow”
This is so simple it's kind of silly to even share, but playing with "snow" has been a huge hit. While he's perfectly content with his trains just the way they are, I'm trying to find simple and inexpensive ways to change it up a bit. I grabbed a pack of cotton balls when we ran into Target the … [Read more...]
The Magic Of Christmas
Is it just me or is time going by at warp speed? How is Christmas only a few days away?! I've been spending all of my time making gifts and doing all sorts of Christmas-y things as a family. It has been busy but oh so wonderful. The holidays with a 3 year old is pure magic! It is the first year … [Read more...]
Vinyl Labeled Train Storage And An Update On Ikea Lillabo Trains
Every time we go to Ikea we pick up a new addition to Steven's wooden train tracks. They're inexpensive but really high quality. His wooden trains are without a doubt his most played with toys. I don't think there has been a single day (literally) since he has had them that he hasn't played with … [Read more...]
Enjoy Halloween Without Trick Or Treating
Don't get me wrong. I have no issues with trick or treating. Halloween is a great excuse to wear costumes and check out some amazing decorations. I'll be thrilled when my son is as into it as I am. Until then, we're taking a pass and spending the night in. We don't need candy (although my husband … [Read more...]
Paranoid Mom No More Thanks To The Braun No Touch Plus Forehead Thermometer
So the day we came back from vacation I got hit with a cold. Awesome right? Yeah. Being the worrier that I am, I always end up spending the first couple of days wondering if it going to turn into something worse than a cold. I stay home with my son so if one of us catches something we both end up … [Read more...]