This giveaway is a partnership with Nakturnal Ever been on social media and see these amazing places and just wish you could take your kids there? But those places are hours or days of travel away and that’s just not in the budget. I would encourage you to look around your location and see what you can discover though. Today I’m sharing my list of Fun Places to Visit with Toddlers in Miami County Ohio. There are so many fun […]
Nontoxic Pillow and Lounger – Brentwood Home Giveaway!
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Disclaimer: Brentwood Home provided me with the nontoxic pillow and lounger found in the Kids Bundle free in exchange for a fair and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. For us, buying a new mattress or pillows has two HUGE drawbacks. Number one being the cost, and number two being the fact that most mattresses contain toxic glues and adhesives, along with fire retardants and more. Offgassing of these chemicals is a huge concern to me. Our […]
Birthday #2 Such a Sweet Little Monster!
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For those of you who may not be aware of it, we have a 2 year old in the house. This momentous occasion happened last week, and over the weekend we had a party. I call him a little monster at times and thought it would make a fun birthday theme. Such a sweet little monster. Pretty sure that’s a fitting term for most 2 year olds! Since he needs to eat wheat free, I wasn’t sure what to do […]
11 Water Play Ideas for Summer
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Summer isn’t my favorite season, I’m just not a fan of being hot. But summer has one redeeming quality, water play. Be it good ol’ fashioned swimming, playing in the sprinklers, or a water fight, I’m there! Today I’m sharing 11 water play ideas for summer that the kids (and probably you) will love! Getting wet and messy is how I enjoy summer. 🙂 Sponge Ball Water Fight – Make these cute sponges, fill a bucket with water and head outside for […]
Christian Historical Fiction Books for PreTeens
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Summer has arrived!!! That means camping, swimming, baseball, riding, skating and so much more. But even kids can get tired of all the action and when that happens you want to be prepared. If you’ve been around here long at all, you know how much I love books and have probably even read some of my favorites. Today I’ve put together yet another reading list! Geared towards preteens, these books contain great stories with lots of action and adventure. I’ve […]
Edible Paint for Toddlers | Good Messes Gone Bad
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Last week I decided to try out for the “Mom of the Year” slash “Best Nanny EVER” awards. I was going to let the babies (11mo & 22mo) finger paint! There was a slight glitch in the program when I recalled how babies put everything in their mouths. “Most Health Conscious” seemed like a good award as well, so I decided to qualify for that one by making edible paint for toddlers. I spent well over an hour making […]
Grandma’s Flower Garden | DIY Mother’s Day Gift
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With Mother’s day just around the corner, and I mean JUST around the corner! It is high time I put together a Mother’s day gift for my mom. Most years I default to chocolate (can’t go wrong there!), but since this year my mom is a grandma, I wanted to do something special. Kolton and I created a cute “Grandma’s Flower Garden” to give my mom. I figured the kids I nanny would also like to make this for their […]
Mom’s Lunchtime ~A Tragedy
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Mom’s lunchtime: Right before that blessed period called naptime, in which all moms look forward to a little peace and quiet; occurs a tragedy called lunchtime. This time of day is most taxing, and all moms who make it through, deserve a medal for bravery. However, the only badge most mom’s get for surviving mom’s lunchtime, is in the form of refused and flying food. Mom’s Lunchtime ~A Tragedy: Cast: A frazzled mom. A colicky baby. A busy toddler. And […]
Light of the World Paper Lanterns Craft
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Have you ever used crafts to teach your children about God? That is exactly what Mary Kate from Christianity Cove does. With games and crafts you can teach your children bible lessons that they will remember! Today she is here sharing a Light of the World Paper Lanterns craft. It is cute, fun and easy to do! Light of the World Paper Lanterns Craft: Materials Needed: – Construction paper or patterned Scrapbooking Paper – 1 sheet for each child – […]
Making (and playing with) Cloud Dough!
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Keeping little ones occupied can sometimes be a full time job. That phrase “I’m bored” ranks right up there with “are we there yet?”. 🙂 The little girl I nanny is now three, but when I took these photos, she had just turned two. And oh boy can 2 year olds keep you busy! I found a recipe for cloud dough online and thought it would be fun to try. Join me at Becoming a Godly Wife today where I […]
How to Make a Sun Catcher ~ Guest Post by We Three Crabs
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Today I’m giving the blog over to Erica of We Three Crabs. She is going to share how to make a sun catcher! How to Make a Sun Catcher Today I made a sun catcher by melting pony beads. This project is inexpensive and easy. I bought a small bag of Pony beads from the craft isle at Wal-Mart for $2.50. I preheated my oven to 425 degrees. I got my muffin tin out and an aluminum pan that […]
Letters in Order Name Craft for Preschoolers
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Last winter I realized that the 2 year old knew the letters of her name but she didn’t know how to get her letters in order. We came up with a way to put letters in order as a fun craft. Putting the Letters in Order Craft: This is a very simple craft. You will need: Enough pieces of paper for each letter in the child’s name. Tape Crayons Use the tape to make letters on the page. I used […]
25 Mother’s Day Crafts made by Kids!
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Hello everyone! Mother’s Day is just on the horizon and I bet you’re starting to plan out what you’ll be getting your own mother for the special day! But what about the kids? Let’s get them involved too! I’ve compiled a list of 25 great projects for you and your kids to make! Many of these are simple enough that your children can complete them by themselves! We’ve got projects for all different age groups so please feel free to […]
Home School Troubles
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I was home schooled from 5th grade up. It is one of the best things my mom ever did for me. But even home school can have its problems. Those are usually the kids. 🙂 Moms, do you have any idea what’s going on in the school room when you walk out of it? My mom didn’t either! I think it’s just something about January, Christmas break is over, and even though we were supposed to be doing our school, […]
My Mom Was Mean!
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My mom was mean. Really mean. When I was a kid she made me clean my room! Oh yeah, and if I didn’t do it right the first time, I had to go back and do it again! As I got older, things got worse. Next thing I knew I had to help clean the rest of the house. The bathrooms, the kitchen, the laundry room. I even had to help clean her room sometimes! I had to dust everything, […]
Fathers Day Craft for 2 Year Olds
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I have the best time with the little girl I am nanny to. She just turned two and is a real handful (in a good way), and a joy to take care of. To keep her occupied, I took in some craft supplies, to help her make a Fathers Day craft. I wasn’t sure how it would go, because she is only two and wouldn’t be able to do the crafts I did with preschoolers. However, it went great! She is […]
Memories from Little Lighthouse Preschool
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After close to 4 years of working at Little lighthouse Preschool, my last day is today. I know I am making the right choice in where I am going with my life, but that doesn’t make the pain of saying goodbye any easier. The staff there have been amazing. Sometimes I felt like I had a sister and several moms when I went to work! It is a blessing when you can work with a group of women who all […]
Thanks on a Thursday
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So, I’ve had a rough week. Actually I should say month. After being there almost four years, I am quitting my current job at a childcare center in favor of better hours and better pay. I will now be a cleaning lady and babysitter. God has been good, giving me these positions. In fact I will be quitting work but not losing any income because I have cleaning and babysitting jobs all lined up. Why am I having a rough […]
