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17 Books About Bugs Your Kids Need on Their Bookshelves

in books, learning, spring on 21/04/16

As I mentioned earlier this week we have been going completely buggy around these parts. It’s spring after all, and it seems like when springs finally springs, all those bugs start coming out of the woodwork (literally and figuratively). We usually try to pair a few good books with our activities and this subject definitely lends itself to books books &… View Post

Strolling Around Boston with Our gb Pockit Stroller

in family, reviews on 19/04/16

This post was sponsored by @GBChildUsa as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received the gb Pockit Stroller to facilitate my review. I’ve got two very active little guys (ages four & three) and my hands are full at all times. Being a photographer, lugging kids and gear and big bulky strollers is not always ideal. That’s… View Post

Bug Box | Insect Themed Sensory Bin

in play, sensory play, spring on 18/04/16

It’s unofficially “Bug Week” around these parts. What does that really mean? It means we’ve got bugs on the brain! The boys (ages three & four) have an interest in bugs right now so we are rolling with it. Bug books, bug projects, bug sensory bins. You name it we are covering it. My intent is to share few project specific… View Post

Potty Training Tips All Parents Should Know

in family, mommy tips, parenting on 07/04/16

We are working on potty training our youngest child. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little teary eyed at the idea that there will be no more diapers in this house ever again. On the flip side, that means there will be no more diapers in this house ever again! A recent incident while potty training E… View Post

Ball Pit Ball Transfer Game

in play, sensory play, toddler play on 03/04/16

My kids love… no… make that L O V E playing with ball pit balls. They are hands down one of the best investments we’ve made in the toy department. If I had to downsize the toys, these would stay. There are so many ways that you can play with them! You don’t even need a traditional ball pit to have loads… View Post

Dot Marker Paper Plate Chick

in arts & crafts, Easter, holidays on 25/03/16

Well here I am rockin’ the Easter projects and it’s like yes… two days before Easter. I always did work better under pressure. Alas, this adorable little dot marker paper plate chick is super easy, and really cute, so I have to share. Little chicks are en vogue all spring anyway right? (Affiliate links provided for your convenience. See full… View Post

Sharpie Easter Eggs

in arts & crafts, Easter on 24/03/16

I saw these craft eggs in Target yesterday and was reminded I had a stash in the closet from last Easter. With two boys home sick today it seemed like the perfect low key (somewhat low-mess) activity for them. My four year old actually remembers having done this last year and has been requesting it so I thought that since… View Post

Painting with Plastic Easter Eggs

in art, Easter on 20/03/16

The definition of Process Art according to Wikipedia is “an artistic movement as well as a creative sentiment where the end product of art and craft, the objet d’art, is not the principal focus”.  In other words it’s the process not the product if you will. (This post contains affiliate links for your convenience) I love process art! It takes… View Post

Hey PEEPS it’s An Easy Easter Countdown & Giveaway

in Easter, giveaway on 15/03/16

Thank you to PEEPS & COMPANY ® for providing us with the products, information, giveaway prize package & discount code to help make this post possible. Hey Peeps, Do you realize Easter is less than two weeks? How in the world did it sneak up so fast on us this year! Yup! It really is almost here. Better get cracking.  How many… View Post

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Welcome! I'm Jen, just your average well caffeinated, camera wielding, multitasking, plain vanilla mom to three boys. I love photography & am addicted to Instagram (oh & Starbucks). So, grab a cup of coffee and take a minute to peruse the pages here. I look forward to getting to know you better! Read More…

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