Author: Erin

5 Swimming Games for Babies and Toddlers

5 Swimming Games for Babies and Toddlers

Our twins love the water. They have loved the water since they were infants. They took swim lessons, but we also liked to play with them in the pool to practice swimming and just have fun. Here are some fun and easy ways to play 

A Weekend in Wisconsin Dells

A Weekend in Wisconsin Dells

If you live in the Midwest you are likely aware that the Wisconsin Dells are known to be a fun summer escape and you are dreaming of sunny days splashing at a water park right now. The Wisconsin Dells are best known for their water 

The Bakken Museum in the Twin Cities with Kids

The Bakken Museum in the Twin Cities with Kids

I’m excited to have Rebecca Nutter guest posting today to share a STEM related field trip in the Twin Cities area. If your child is curious about electricity or magnetism, this is an awesome place to explore. (Guest post from Rebecca Nutter) Ever since we 

Noahs Ark or Mt Olympus? Which Dells Waterpark is Best for Kids?

Noahs Ark or Mt Olympus? Which Dells Waterpark is Best for Kids?

The Wisconsin Dells is known as the Water Park Capital of the World for good reason. During the summer this small town fills with midwesterners eager for water fun in the sun. One of the big decisions when vacationing in the Dells is which water park to 

Costa Rica with Kids

Costa Rica with Kids

  I’m thrilled to have Rebecca Nutter back to share about her latest adventure to Costa Rice. She and her family just returned from their trip and she is full of fun ideas and information to share. Traveling to Costa Rica with a 3 Year 

How to Make Really Big Art with Kids

How to Make Really Big Art with Kids

I hear the squeals from the stairs followed by the quick patter of twin feet down the stairs. I know what that means – they spotted the huge piece of paper on the dining room floor.   Art in all sizes and forms has value, but 

5 Top Tips for Surviving a Holiday Parade with Kids

5 Top Tips for Surviving a Holiday Parade with Kids

Holiday Parades have a been a favorite Christmas event for our family almost every where we have lived. We’ve also enjoyed Thanksgiving and St Patrick’s Day parades. Surviving them with little kids can be tricky some times. However, with a few tips they can become 

Rainy Day Walk

Rainy Day Walk

Stuck inside on another rainy day? Head outside for a rainy day walk. We have gone for many walks after the rain. Let’s face it – splashing in puddles is one of the happiest things ever. However, on a warmer day, sometimes it is fun 

Fall Tree Drawing Prompt

Fall Tree Drawing Prompt

After returning from our Fall Nature Hike, our little ones were excited about leaves. My son in particular recounted for me several times how he stood under the tree and the wind blew and then the leaves fell down. Some even landed on him and 

Fire Hydrant Walk

Fire Hydrant Walk

Fire fighters and fire trucks are fascinating for toddlers. What’s not to love? Everything about them is loud and red and exciting. One of our favorite field trips (that we’ve repeated the most) is the Fire Station. For weeks after we played fire fighter and