I am 6 months post delivery. I have not been able to get my body back to it’s pre pregnancy place. As a result, going on a datenight in a small town has some challenges. Since I’m nursing I don’t drink much so that’s out. Working out 5 days a week trying to get this […]
Read MoreWhen the temperature rises and the sun decides to take a staycation in the PNW, something crazy yet familiar can be seen all over: caregivers wrestling little ones, attempting to cover every exposed inch of skin with sunscreen. This battle occurs at the local park, outdoor pool and even the zoo, because we have been […]
Read MoreI love breastfeeding. In my fast paced type A world it is a great way to slow me down and make me focus on what’s really important. Like the time I will never get back with my last baby and the bond it creates for us both. Enter the bottom two teeth. My worst enemy. […]
Read MoreBreak the midweek blues by making your own hues with this DIY sidewalk chalk paint recipe! Supplies Needed: Muffin tin Bowl Measuring cup Food coloring Paint brushes or paint sponges ½ cup cornstarch ½ cup water Mix together water and cornstarch in a bowl or measuring cup. Pour mixture into the individual cups of the […]
Read MoreWhen you hear a crash followed by “oops, it was an accident!,” it can often be difficult to remain calm when you notice a valuable item has been broken. All caregivers have been in this difficult situation and question how to handle this dilemma. Jessica Minier Mable wrote a interesting article for Parentmap about how handling […]
Read MoreCheck out ANFU’s owner Rebecca’s daughter Rian, age 11 and her horse Boss at their first barrel race in 4 years! We thought this would be a fun video to show your littles the types of sports available in the country! If your kids are searching for a sport here’s one to consider! For more information about […]
Read MoreHere at ANFU, we are proud to be the childcare provider to the Seattle Seahawks for all of their home games at CenturyLink Field! We love our Seahawks and we’re thrilled to see that Richard Sherman and the team have joined the “Let’s Move” Campaign. This campaign raises awareness and promotes raising a healthier generation of […]
Read MoreFourth of July is right around the corner! CraftyMorning, a blog with countless craft projects, has a handful of patriotic 4th of July activities for kids! Have a ton of extra craft pom-poms? Turn them into a paint brush with a clothespin! Many of the supplies for these art projects are already around your house! […]
Read MoreWhat’s better than a FREE activity for little ones that offers relief from the summer heat? Not much! So break out the sunscreen and check out this list of local Seattle and eastside area spray parks complied by Parentmap. Many of the parks are now open and will be operating all summer long! – Ashley […]
Read MoreI have been fortunate enough to give my kids the best preschool experience ever! We stumbled upon Northshore Cooperative Preschool five years ago and it was the best “stumble” that has ever happened to us! One of the teachers at Northshore Cooperative Preschool, Paula Anderson (who my daughter will have as her 3-4’s teacher next […]
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