Back to school means packing a lunchbox for a lot of parents! Gone are the days of brown bags and bologna on white bread (although some days that sounds so yummy!) Now kids get themed bentos with perfectly written notes. At least that’s what Pinterest tells you…right? Well whether you ever dive into Pinterest … [Read more…]
It’s that time of year! Late August and early September spell out b-a-c-k-t-o-s-c-h-o-o-l for many of us. Making that transition, especially that ‘first’ day of Kindergarten, pre-school, or day care is often a difficult one, causing children to be nervous about leaving “everything” behind them for so long. My first child just embarked on her … [Read more…]
Either you’ve had that big day already, or you’re going to soon, it’s back to school time! Want the perfect snack? How about the world’s best chocolate chip cookies? Want the recipe? Keep reading! You can make it a smooth transition for younger children by having them welcome the big kid(s) home on the first … [Read more…]
Is it just me, or didn’t summer used to last forever? From the time the dampness of spring rains settled into a blazing heat, we played all day, running in and out of doors, sneaking popsicles from the freezer, carrying errant kittens helter-skelter, tracing words in the dirt… for hours and hours until it was … [Read more…]