Easy, practically free dolly bike seat

(Tuesday biked the 2.5 mile round trip to the library… got hot and had to change into Bennet’s extra shirt!) I bought Tuesday this balance bike three years ago (when she was two). I tried to get her the ubiquitous Skutt, but had to return it because it was way too big for her. We …

No spend April, being happy, and joining in.

Just a heads up, incase you are at all inclined to join, we are doing another no spend month. We did no spend September and I can say with certainty that it was THE BEST month for our family ever.   (fun and free!) I got the idea from the NW Edible Life blog. We …

Non toxic cleaner to make with your kids

Tuesday had a blast making a bunch of non toxic all purpose cleaner a few days ago. I think getting to use SHARPIE (!!!) on the labels might have been her favorite part. I swear I shared this at some point on this blog, but searching comes up with zero. And I was asked for …

Scrapbooking (Memory Keeping)

Why do I want to scrapbook. I had to ask myself this as I looked at loads of giant albums and drawers and cupboards full of stickers, paper and embellishments. Is there a point to all of this? Will anyone care about it all? I’m actually starting this entry (or whatever it turns out to …

Ombré blocks: a kid toy you won’t be able to keep your hands off of

These pictures have been sitting around in my to share file for quite a while. I found the idea for ombré blocks via Pinterest. How easy, I thought! I loved the idea of using them to teach color gradations, in the same manner as Montessori color tablets (box three). I thought they would make great …

Island Time

We’ve been on island time the last few weeks (Oahu). But the plane brought us home a few hours ago now. Nothing like a horrible plane right with two sick kiddos to bring a person back to reality! I brought supplies and crafted while I was there so I’ll share more soon.