Mom Hacks

The weather in our area is finally warming up here in the DC area (thank goodness), so naturally the kids want to be outside 24/7. We’re lucky enough to have a play set and a trampoline in our backyard, and my husband and I make a point to go on a bike ride with the …

Here we are, still practicing our social distancing. So what could be better to pass the time than an indoor scavenger hunt for kids? This past week’s been a bit of a rollercoaster ride in our house. Some moments have been really great, while others have made me want to — ahem — socially distance …

This week, I’ve been trying really hard to set up “school” at home for my four-year old. Yes, I realize it’s *just* preschool, but little dude desperately needs some structure during the day, especially while his sister is doing division and spelling and French lessons for hours on end in front of our iPad. So …

If you’ve already plowed through the craft project ideas I posted, then I’ve got something else good for you: 37 completely FREE things you can do at home to keep the kids busy. I asked my Instagram followers how they were keeping their kids occupied during this strange moment in time while we’re all stuck …

With everything going on in the world right now, there’s one thing all of us parents are in need of (aside from a stiff drink, that is) — activities that’ll keep our kids busy while they’re away from school…enter kid crafts. That’s exactly why this weekend, I started pulling together a long list of easy …

The holiday shopping season is in full swing, so naturally it’s time for one of my favorite topics: buying presents for the kids! This gift guide is for the toddler boys in your life, whether that’s your son, grandson, nephew, neighbor … or any other sweet little dude you know. My youngest just turned 4 …

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Starting today, we’re going to try something new around here. It’s nothing too crazy, I promise! But in an effort to share a little more about myself and what’s going on behind the blog, I’ll be writing a post each month letting you know what’s been happening — aside from decorating and spending too much …