Earlier in the week, I started a series here on the blog about what it was like to be a full time working mama, with a hustle, and a 4 year at home during the time of COVID-19. We're all feeling things. Anxiety, grief, gratitude, confusion & so many more. I'm documenting how I feel, what Caleigh and I doing during this staycation with the hopes that it can help another mom! Ok, let's talk activities. I've been structuring our days around a theme. Last week's themes were: Mond[...]
Mamas, this activity round up resource is being made available to you because of COVID-19. The likelihood is that we'll need to stay at home as much as we can over the course of the next few weeks. I'm gathering up all of my blogs and YouTube videos for a toddler/preschool activity round up! You will need basic supplies and hopefully you have much of them! I also want to highlight our craft collection here. This is a free resource; you just need to supply your email address to snag it![...]
This order doesn't include our regular staples which are: Construction paper (this is the kind we likeColored pencilsCrayonsGlue sticksBeadsPom pomsCraft sticksPipecleanersBaby oilShaving CreamTissue paper Normally, I'd be able to pop out to a local box store or Dollar Tree and grab whatever I need, but I turned to Amazon because the less we can be out of the house, the better! #socialdistancing So, I'm planning out crafts for the next month or so and wanted some additional supplies.[...]
On a chilly Sunday afternoon, I was talking to Caleigh about how she and my husband, Marc, were going skating that day and what she hoped to be able to do in on the ice. She's been skating a whopping TWO times, but thinks she's a pro... Oh to have the unfettered confidence of a four year old! My craft-brain started to churn and I thought up a little project for us to do thet would be simple, but take a little prep. And mamas, this turned out SO cute, I wanted to share it with you, to[...]
I love the fall. The changing colors of the leaves on the trees, the crisp autumnal air, sweaters and boots, fall home decor, apple cider - be still my pumpkin spice lovin' heart! I'm 100% that basic witch, friends, and I EMBRACE it. Because of my love for all things seasonal, I want my home to correspond. And in this spooky season, that means PUMPKINS. Disney pumpkin decorating to be precise. UPDATE: I'm adding our 2020 version of Disney Pumpkin decorating here! We went a little simpl[...]