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We go to the library EVERY week. Our local library is fabulous. They have a children’s area full of puzzles, board books, holiday themed search bins, and bead mazes. Story time is several times a week. The kids love the books, songs, and bubble/ball time. …

We’ve been on an enchilada kick around here! They are absolutely delicious and easy to make ahead. Make ahead is so important when you are wrestling with a 1 year old and 2.5 year old at 5:00. I always try and prep dinner during nap …

Dear Sprout, July 11th you turned 15 months old. I am pretty sure that gives you toddler status to most, but to me you are still my baby boy. I think the time between your first birthday and today has been some of my favorite …

I haven’t given up the OREOs yet, but we are making steps towards a lifestyle where we make healthier food choices. It seems half our friend base is trying out the Whole 30 or has decided to eat Paleo, I am so proud of you….. but …

Hey Mama, I’m so glad you are here! Are you stressed? excited? scared? tired? overwhelmed? I hear you! When Chickadee was 10 months old we found out we were pregnant with Sprout. It was a little bit of a surprise & while I was excited I was also pretty …

Popping in to share a quick recipe with you today. Do you love Costco? This week was my monthly trip. I think my favorite purchase is always the $4.99 cooked rotisserie chicken. Have you tried it? I always pull off all the chicken when I …

We are a little trifle crazy over here. I really don’t need a reason to whip one up, but for the sake of all of our waistlines I try and wait for one. Trifles are the easiest dessert to make and always look SUPER impressive. …

Mother Knows Best. I am blessed to have a mother that embodies this truth. She definitely knows best and knows that best doesn’t always mean best for her, but for those that she loves and cares about. I consider it a true blessing to be …

It’s been raining. Any other moms out there notice? We have been baking, coloring, sculpting, and sneaking in a little “Frozen” here and there. And when the sun breaks through we are outside in a flash! Wouldn’t want to keep Sprout from eating all that …

I was at a mom’s group today and we were talking about fun summer activities with kids. Great ideas were shared, like fun in the sprinkler, playgrounds, sidewalk chalk, popsicle making, nature walks, and trips to the zoo. But, one mom brought up a different …

Starting at about one we began teaching Chickadee how to clean up. We sing “Clean up, clean up, Everybody Everywhere…Clean up, clean up, Everybody do you share.” She started singing it with us a few months ago and now Sprout is starting to clean up …

I wanted to drop in for a minute and share Sprout’s first birthday party. Our little lion is loved by so many and it was such a joy to celebrate his first year with family. As I mentioned a few weeks ago I saw a …

This sponsored post is written by me, on behalf of the Meredith Corporation. Thoughts and opinions are, as always, all mine! It has been just over a year since we moved into our house! So much has happened (like adding Sprout to our family) and …

I feel like I blinked and you turned ONE. Just yesterday we were holding you with the feeding tube coming out of your nose and the monitors attached, crying as I left the hospital and you needed to stay a few more days…and now folks …