If your house is anything like mine, you may have found yourself knee deep in the throes of threenagerdom – gone are the plain old tantrums of two, which have now been replaced with full sentences, emotional outbursts that defy adult logic, and full-blown attempts at adulting without assistance. If this is where you are, … Read More about 5 Parenting Habits that Help Young Kids Develop Self-Control
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Sensory Play for Toddlers: Fingerpainting
Winter is here! As the mom of a very active toddler, I’m a big fan of outdoor play – whether it’s at the water table in the backyard, raking leaves or gardening together, or taking walks to the park. During winter months it’s not always possible to get outside for long periods of time, and … Read More about Sensory Play for Toddlers: Fingerpainting

Know Before you Go: Disneyland Planning Resources
In my last post, I gave my top tips for how to visit Disneyland with a toddler and make the most of your time — without losing your mind. Today, I’m sharing with you the resources I found especially valuable when I planned our trip. Timing Your Trip There are great times of the year … Read More about Know Before you Go: Disneyland Planning Resources
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{life} Under Construction (part 5 in a 5-part series)
We’ve reached the final post in our {life} Under Construction series… thanks for sticking with me this week!! If you’re just joining me for the series, welcome! We’ve looked at how plans are critical to the success of a project (part 1), how a promise sets the stage for big change (part 2), how preparation is … Read More about {life} Under Construction (part 5 in a 5-part series)

{life} Under Construction (part 4 in a 5-part series)
We’re more than halfway through our series about life as a work in progress! Thanks so much for hanging in with me this week. If you’re new here, welcome! I’m enjoying the new faces and feedback and appreciate your taking the time to come visit my little blog! If you’d like to check out the … Read More about {life} Under Construction (part 4 in a 5-part series)

{life} Under Construction (part 3 in a 5-part series)
Hello mamas! Thanks for following along in my series! We are talking about what it means to be a work in progress, and discussing the stages we go through with life’s changes and seasons. Specifically, we are looking at life change, and what this mama and designer has learned about it from my years in the … Read More about {life} Under Construction (part 3 in a 5-part series)