Need a rainy day activity? Make an air fort! Supplies Needed: The largest sheet you can find Painters Tape Fan Using painters tape, tape one of the long sides of the sheet down to the floor. Place the fan at the other end of the […]
Read MoreIt was a sunny and beautiful morning here in Seattle this past Sunday, and just like most Sundays my husband, my dog, and I are walking to the local coffee shop – The Station. As I’m waiting in line I look out the window and realize that there is not a single child playing […]
Read MoreI’ve been in the nanny business for 20 years now. For 4 years prior, I was a part and full time nanny, and for about 6 years prior to that I was the neighborhood babysitter. I remember when my Mom came to me and said she had received a phone call from a friend that […]
Read MoreIn the country, the term babysitter is used with horses that are specifically great with kids. For example, older horses that have previously been great competition horses in all kinds of rodeo or ranch work eventually get to semi-retire. This basically means they are no longer working hard day in and day out because they have […]
Read MoreWe have lived in the country for 3 years fulltime and 4 years part time. When summer is coming, the city mom in me starts researching camps and classes trying to figure out what we are going to do for the summer. Then a point comes every year when I remember- this is camp! My friends […]
Read MoreI 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 […]
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