Movie night is one of the most important nights of the week around here. We’ve recently been scouting out the classics of Jamie’s and mine childhood, and have learned that many of the movies of our own childhood aren’t really suited for the kids, at seven and four. Luckily, there are plenty of new movies

We’re spending the day at home, where the kids are crafting everything they can get their hot little hands on, from the Halloween houses that I’ve got stashed in the pantry from last year’s clearance, to ornaments made from popsicle sticks they’ve pulled out of the junk drawers. Armed with the hot glue gun, I decided

With summer upon us it will hopefully give you more time off work, a chance to relax and spend time with the family. Whilst that could lead to having days full of fun-filled activities there will also be a chance to have lazy days, which might not be as adventurous but will still be fun.

With summer here and the showers few and far between (because a jaunt through the spray park totally counts when you’re hashtag #summerparenting), we’ve had to up our game when it comes to making bath time fun again. Last year, we had this fun dough from lush that let the kids mold and play while they

One of the best five bucks I’ve spent lately, was on a handful of packages of water beads to play with. We used them to fill up the water table, so the kids can play with them outdoors - meaning that I don’t have to pick them up off of the table. Every so often,

We’ve got a great group of friends, as you probably know, because I rave about our village constantly. One of these friends, also happens to provide us with part time care for Violet, so I can get caught up on work a couple of days a week. She’s always coming home with cool crafts that

One of our favorite app developers is Sago Sago. They create fun games that we are more than willing to pay for (regular prices are usually $2.99) as there’s a ton of playability within the apps. The bright colored toddler apps are a welcome addition to the collection, because there are no additional in-app purchases,

Preschool: Thomas and Friends, Schoolhouse Delivery School is in session and there are lessons to be learned. Learn about responsibility, handling emergencies and more. Runner up? Barney’s, Let’s Play School - it’s going to get preschoolers inspired to play school at home, getting ready for the real thing. Kindergarten: Leapfrog Let’s Go to School If

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I’m thankful for rainy days. Whether we’re off to another playground, another spray park or playing outside in the sun, it’s nice to have a day where it’s raining and our adventures can be had inside, through Netflix. This morning was one of those days, dreary and rainy

During the summer we spend a lot of our weekends exploring, and just as much time at the local playground - but there are times when I just need to be at-home to get things done, catch up on work or just relax in the air conditioning. During this time, when I’m trying to limit

I’ve got kids that easily go through a roll of craft paper for the easel every week. Pastels, paints, crayons, markers - you name it, they’ve crafted with it. Finding simple things that work for us, and create as little mess as possible has helped to take the stress out of craft time. Bad idea: