Adventures with Twins, Cystic Fibrosis + a Food Allergy
The sound of Japanese Taiko Drumming is unmistakable. It sounds like thunder and yet instead of heading away, you feel drawn to come closer. The first time we heard taiko drumming we were at the New York Botanic Gardens in the Bronx. We were walking …
I was running up what felt like a mountain in Baraboo WI pushing my kids in a Burley in spring of 2013 when something happened that changed my life. Note. If you’re squeemish proceed with caution. My twins were about two and I was determined …
How to meet a butterfly He had been sitting patiently for at least 15 minutes with his tiny finger outstretched. He was doing everything right but there was no butterfly. We were in a butterfly exhibit and my impatient, active 3 year old had been …
I have visited Atlanta Georgia both summer and winter now and feel like I can safely say I’ve experienced both the chilly winds of their winter and the overwhelming heat of winter and still enjoyed myself immensely both times. If you are planning a trip …
I’ve been fighting off some serious wanderlust. When I scroll through Instagram places like Bora Bora and Iceland and Scotland and Thailand are constantly tempting me. Then I hear about my friends plans to move abroad, go on a safari, RV around the country and …
It rained for the first time since our move and we learned something new about San Diego – when it rains snails come out. Maybe you’re super unimpressed because this is just common knowledge to you, but where I grew up earth worms wiggle out …
The moment you arrive at Torrey Pines State Reserve it is pretty obvious why this hike makes it onto so many Best San Diego Hikes for Kids and Best San Diego Attractions for Kids lists. It is gorgeous! And this isn’t even close to the best …
If I’m being 100% honest, the moment I found out we were moving to Mississippi I opened Google Maps and started figuring out where we could easily visit. The gulf coast was #1 on my list. Two weeks after we signed on our house and …
Hose water spraying, children giggling, sun shining – sounds like the perfect summer moment, right? I say this a lot, but the simplest activities are often the most meaningful for the littlest kids. Pull out your hose, turn it on, and let your children play. …
Car playing is often a solitary or parallel activity for toddlers. This activity adds a simple social element to something they already love. Materials  Cars or Trucks (We played this with these cars) To Play Ask your toddler to stand a few feet away. Introduce the activity …