50 Potty Training Tips from Real Moms

50 helpful potty training tips

We are at the end of Potty Training Week 1 for my 3-year-old, my second boy.  I think I speak for everyone when I say that potty training suuuuuukkksss!!!  Truth be told, it's not THAT bad but it's a lot more exhausting than I think we expect.  You have to spend a LOT of time and vigilance, staying on your child, helping him/her go to the bathroom every 10-30 minutes, staying super positive, and cleaning up yuckiness.  My house is actually … [Read more...]

Kids Workbench from Old Table

Kids Workbench

Remember that Craft Room Pegboard I made?  I didn't use the entire thing and so I had a cute idea on how to use some of the rest...a kids workbench!  I think this turned out so cute.  I was going for a Pottery Barn Kids effect rather than the primary-colors-and-plastic variety.  And it was actually really easy.  I completed this in an afternoon! This kids workbench is built on one of those old ugly end tables that probably everyone … [Read more...]

Kids Craft Ideas: Split-Pea Shamrocks

split pea shamrocks kids craft

Even though it's been sunny, we're still stuck inside with 30 degree temps.  So I'm always looking for kids craft ideas--especially if they are holiday themed!  For some reason I am super into St. Patrick's Day this year and the color green is just popping up everywhere!  So I saw these dried split-peas at the store and knew I could do something fun with my kids with them.  And this is where we get Split-Pea Shamrocks! I know, they really … [Read more...]

Tooth Tunes Toothbrushes

brushing with tooth tunes toothbrush

If you are new to this blog, I'll just say it:  my husband is a dentist.  Therefore oral hygiene is very important in our house!  We got the chance to review those new musical toothbrushes by Arm & Hammer--Tooth Tunes!  Yay!  The toothbrush we got was the "One Thing" song by the band One Direction (but I'm not gonna lie, I was super bummed we didn't get the "What Makes You Beautiful" one!) So basically it's a toothbrush with a button … [Read more...]

Rainbow Fruit Pizza Cookies

rainbow fruit sugar cookies

Don't you love fruit pizza?  Seriously, I think fruit pizza is such an underrated dessert.  It's a delicious combination of fruit, sugar cookie, and cream cheese frosting.  Have I got your attention yet? And of course rainbow is just so St. Patrick's Day.  This would be a really fun St. Pat's day activity--make some rainbow fruit pizza cookies with your kids and let them decorate!  I made these with my 4-year-old.  And then I felt like a … [Read more...]

Minnie’s Bow-tique Review and Leappad2 Giveaway

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I have a sweet giveaway for you today!  How would you like to win a Leappad2?  And a cool new game cartridge called Minnie's Bow-tique?  AND a $25 app gift card to Leapfrog?  Um...yes??? First let me tell you a little about this new game.  It's really cute.  And if you know anything about me, you know I have two little boys and a baby girl.  So obviously my baby isn't going to be playing this game.  And my boys still enjoyed it.  It's … [Read more...]

LOVE “Doodle” Bowls–Sharpie Art

sharpie doodle love bowl

It's February--the month of LOVE.  I have a super easy and fun project for you--something that makes a great gift idea or just decor around the house.  It's Sharpie Art--specifically 'Doodle' Love Art!  All you need is a ceramic dish and some Sharpies.  Seriously, that's it.  And channel your 8 year old self and doodle like you're writing a note to your friend! (Remember writing notes and folding them in those cool ways?) Here's an … [Read more...]

Kids Craft: Pumpkin Snowman

pumpkin snowman

It's Amy from Amy's Craft Bucket again--hello! Many of you may find yourselves snuggling around a crackling fireplace gently nursing a warm cup of hot chocolate. Maybe your drapes are drawn open and you can see gentle white snowflakes undulating through the air until the finally join the thick blanket of snow that makes up the landscape of your winter wonderland.  That would not be the case for me. Until last week, we were still … [Read more...]