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The Latest & Greatest Posts on Parenting

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It's finally Friday!  It's been a hectic week and I'm ready for the weekend.  I was over at momtastic   earlier this week posting on how to make a nature bowl with the kids and more family friendly finds from around the web.   I've been reading A LOT of interesting parenting posts lately so I thought I'd share some of my favorites.  In no particular order, here they are:   The New York Times is talking about raising siblings to be friends.  They mention the book … [Read more...]

How to Get Great Pictures of the Kids

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With the abundance of digital cameras out there these days, it's easier than ever to capture all of your kiddo's special moments - or at least it should be.  Sadly, no matter how great your camera is, it doesn't change the fact that taking pictures of kids (especially young kids) is hard.  They never want to sit still, don't like to smile on demand, and you can forget about asking them to "act natural".  But don't worry, all hope is not lost as today I'm sharing two great tools every parent … [Read more...]

Sand Castles in San Diego

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There's something I didn't tell you guys last week... we took the boy and went on vacay to sunny San Diego (S got to hang out with the grandparents at home).  Did you notice I was phoning it in a bit?  I actually worked really hard to get all of the week's posts done ahead of time but there were still a few things that fell through the cracks like making the Look Book photos open in a separate page.  Oh well, the sun and fun were definitely worth it!   I literally took over 500 pictures … [Read more...]

Birthday Party Goodness

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My little S is turning one very soon (sniff, sniff).  Along with wondering where in the world the time has gone, my brain has also been consumed with all things birthday.  I've found some great inspiration around the web for S's party that I'll be sharing with you soon.   Until then, check out today's birthday goodies.  While most aren't really suited for a first birthday, these finds are all super creative and original.  From yarn invitations to cupcake fondue, these are some of the … [Read more...]

Why One Big Blogger Says “Do NOT Take Your Little Ones to Cars 2”

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Hi all, I'm off enjoying the holiday with the family today and I hope you're doing the same.  I just wanted to stop in quickly and share this with you in case you were considering hitting up a showing of Cars 2 with the kiddos today.  Rookie Moms makes a short and convincing case on why that might not be such a good plan.  Check it out and have a happy 4th!   Similar Stuff: How Thomas the Tank Engine Can Make Your Kids Smart & Popular Do You Mighty Machine? Dolls for Boys in Honor … [Read more...]

Top 3 Resources for Getting Out and About with Young Kids

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Very, very soon I'm going to find myself in the precarious position of being a mom to a 2 year old and a 1 year old.  To be honest, I'd say we've actually been managing activities, nap times, and errands pretty well since S arrived into the world.  For some reason, though, the thought of having two kiddos only a year apart kinda freaks me out!   This is partly because it can be a challenge to find appropriate activities that are fun and engaging for both of my little ones.  But believe … [Read more...]

Outdoor Kid Activities & DIYs for the 4th of July

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I'm at momtastic again today posting on lots of outdoor kid activities to keep the kids happy during your 4th of July cookout. And speaking of the 4th, click through for a special look book of my favorite patriotic goodies from around the web. As always, click on the pics (including the one above) for more info. Similar Stuff: Our Favorite Stuff to Play Outside with ALL Weekend! Summertime Fun Here and Around the Web Previous Look Books … [Read more...]

Modern DIY Bracelets – Perfect for Summer Crafting with Girls

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As a girl, I spent a lot of summer days lounging around making friendship bracelets of one form or another.  It started simply with trios of embroidery thread and eventually evolved into more intricate creations involving beads and other such adornments.  Lately, all sorts of inspiring DIY bracelet posts have cropped up around the web and it's made me nostalgic for those uncomplicated summers.     So today I've rounded up a dozen wonderful bracelet crafts.  Share them with a special … [Read more...]