Toddlers.. they are their own unique breed of little person. They are big emotions trapped in a little body. Don’t get me wrong… I LOVE my children, but sometimes the communication with them is hard/comical. Mom said vs. Dad said… Child: Can I have a cookie? Mom: No, you didn’t eat all of […]
Snow Day fun: 2nd Edition
It just started snowing a few minutes ago in SW Minnesota and we are estimated to get a lot of snow… and a lot of wind… so this could end up to be an interesting day stuck in the house… But since there is another snowstorm… it means the 5 things to do in a […]
Motherhood Miracles
Confession: sometimes I get lost in the land of toddlers and forget my two little miracles I call my daughter and son. I forget the years of growing up playing dolls wanting and dreaming to be a mommy. I forget the years of trying to conceive. I forget the 20+ hours of delivery. I forget […]
friDIY: Homemade Edible Playdough
Today the weather was BEAUTIFUL in SW Minnesota which meant that we were able to spend some quality time outside playing in the snow and watching my husband doing farm chores outside. Fun was had by all. Today’s DIY project is amazingly easy and affordable, and would be a great DIY classroom Valentine, Homemade Play […]
The 411 on Aldi
A few weeks ago, at a play date, several of the other mommies were talking about grocery shopping, stocking up, menu planning, freezer meals (you know several of my favorite things) and I of course had to chirp in about one of my little secrets to having a low grocery budget, Aldi Food Mart (Aldi). The […]
Once upon a Shutterfly Family Album
Back in the day… which was like 3 years ago.. I made a yearly family album… A book basically showcasing everything that happened that year. I was a teacher prior to being a stay-at-home mom and LOVE(D) taking pictures so this project was right up my alley. There always seems to be an awesome photo […]
Pretty in Plaid
I am presently LOVING everything plaid, and it is hard not to with the cold MN weather and these great prices. Really.. look at the Prices for the plaid scarves.. you can’t even make them yourself for that price ( I checked) . 🙂 Plus… If you buy any of these beautiful items using the […]
Minnesota Ice Castle
My daughter is slightly obsessed with the movie Frozen and all things Princess. When I heard about this opportunity to get out of the house to see A REAL ICE CASTLE I was pretty excited and I can’t imagine how excited Abby will be when we go. There are several locations nation wide to […]
TidbitThursday:Managing a Mango
I have decided to add yet another weekly segment to the blog because it helps me keep on schedule with what is on the agenda. A good friend recommended “Tidbit Tuesday” as a title and I LOVE IT..and it does sound catchier… but it works easier on the schedule to have it on Thursday… So […]
Family Guide to the Worthington Winterfest 2016
I love town festivals. I know I’ve said this several times, but I just had to say it again. One of the hard things I’ve noticed about some festivals though is you really have to pick and choose what you can take your kids to. Well this one isn’t one of them. Worthington Winterfest Friday […]
