Benefits of Going Outside + Outdoor Activities to Do With Kids at Home I remember spending my summer days outside as a kid, building forts, playing kickball, running under the sprinkler… …and even in the winter, we would bundle up and build snowmen, snow forts, and drive snowmobile. My daughter is almost three, and she…
Teach Toddlers + Preschoolers About Summer Safety With These Fun Activities Swimming, bike rides, nature hikes: School is out, and it’s time for fun summer safety activities with the kids! While summer brings fun and sun, there are also lots of things that can go wrong while enjoying these activities. That’s why it’s important not…
Ultimate List of Fun + Unique Things to Do in Minnesota Planning your MN summer vacation itinerary? Kids already saying, “I’m bored!” two days into summer break? Scroll down this list of 50 things to do in Minnesota in the summer to come up with some awesome summer activities! Whether you live here year-round or…
Your Guide to Diffusing Essential Oils Around Babies and Toddlers Is diffusing essential oils around babies and toddlers safe? First of all, I think essential oils are great, and I personally use them for certain applications. (I even own an ultrasonic cool mist humidifier that also acts as an essential oil diffuser and a night…
How to Cope With Nursing Aversion (From a Mom Who Has Been There) If you’re experiencing nursing aversion, you are NOT ALONE. Yep, I’ve been there, too. With my firstborn, we started the night weaning process shortly after I found out I was pregnant. Night weaning was a success and, after her second birthday, she was…
Tips for Memorial Day Weekend Travel When You Have Kids Traveling is awesome for kids. However, traveling with kids is often less than awesome. It’s takes a lot of planning, and it can quickly get stressful. Memorial Day is fast approaching, and it’s a popular time to kickoff the summer’s road trips. We have spent…
Why Give Consumable Mother’s Day Gifts to Minimalist Moms? I’m sure most moms will agree that any heartfelt gift is special, no matter what it is. However, some of us try to keep the “stuff” to a minimum in our homes, and we might not have a lot of space to keep it. So consumable…
Paper Planner or Digital Calendar? Which is Better to Plan Your Day for Success? Which is a better scheduling tool when planning your day for success: a paper planner or digital calendar/planner apps? Each has its benefits and its drawbacks, so it comes down to a matter of personal preference. However, if you are reading…
Cozy Reading Corner Ideas for Toddlers & Beyond The best way to promote reading in your house? Create a cozy reading corner where kids can snuggle up with a pile of books. You could even take it a step further by putting a cozy little nook in several different areas of the home. This way,…