A couple of days ago we made some Edible Finger Paint. It was incredibly easy to make. It was also very easy to clean up after (and Gracie had a blast). I've read several kids activity books that suggestion using pudding as finger paint. However, I really prefer this variant because it's not as sweet, and therefore doesn't encourage kids to eat the paints. Also, you end up … [Read more...]
It’s Not About The Crumbs! Hansel & Gretel stories from Around the World {Book Review}
It's Not about the Crumbs! by Veronika Martenova Charles, with illustrations by David Parkins. I love fairytales. I have a fairly large collection of books of fairytales. I also have a collection of non-fiction book about fairytales. I like reading books that compare different fairytales, or talk about the psychology behind them. I also enjoy reading through collected … [Read more...]
Baby Girl and the Sneaky Avacado
Rocket is six and a half months old. She watches us eat with great interest. She likes to mimic the chewing motion. In short, I know she's probably ready for solid foods. With my first babe I did all homemade baby foods. It just sort of happened. I started by making some sweet potato mash, found out just how easy it was, and just kept going. I always meant to go out and buy … [Read more...]
Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Dry Bones…
I'm getting the baby ready for bed and Rainbow is being a monkey, bouncing around and generally being a nuisance. I make an offhand comment along the lines of, "Be careful or you'll break your head." She tells me, "I can't break! I'm made of wood." I look over to see that by her expression she is dead serious. It occurs to me that while she knows all about her … [Read more...]
Downtown Farmers’ Market {Essex County: Local}
The Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market is held every Saturday at the old Greyhound bus station on 44 University Avenue East, in downtown Windsor. This is a great place to bring your kids! The vendors are extremely friendly, and free cookies and other goodies have been scored by Rainbow. She loves the live music. We always end up spending a little extra time letting her dance … [Read more...]
Out of the Mouths of Moms: Silly Things Moms Say
Photo credit: Gustavo Devito What is the wackiest thing that's come out of your mouth since you've become a parent? On almost a daily basis I find myself saying "mom things" that I never expected to hear anywhere, let alone hear coming from my own mouth. Things like: It's ok. It's just wet because your sister was chewing on it. No, you do NOT clean things with the … [Read more...]
Sophie the Giraffe, All Natural Rubber Teething Toy
Here is a classic toy you may not of heard of, Sophie the Giraffe by Vulli. Born in 1961, her success is legendary in France. Made in the French Alps with natural rubber and non-toxic paint, Sophie has been safely cuddled and chewed for over 40 years! Sophie was love at first sight for Rocket. From the moment I took her out of the package and handed her over, this baby … [Read more...]
C is for Crazy
After making sure two little bums are clean and that the big kid's juice cup is full, I was doing what I imagine every self-respecting internet addicted mommy does first thing in the morning -- checking my email. Apparently Rainbow woke up crazy today, because she comes running into the computer room stark naked and starts yelling out: "I need a bath, a real bath, right … [Read more...]
Peche Island Daytrip {Essex County, Local}
The Citizen’s Environmental Alliance is hosting its yearly free day trip out to Peche Island. I am so excited about this! I have always wanted to visit Peche Island. As I understand it, Peche Island is always open to the public, but you need a boat to get there. I know it’s full of trees and pathways. I also read that there are ruins from Hiram … [Read more...]
May I introduce you to Quick Easy Burritos of Yum?
I stumbled upon a food blog that I rather enjoy, Framed Cooks. What I love about this blog is that the majority of the recipes are simple 30 minute dinners. While I love to cook, I don’t have the time or the patience for long and complicated right now. The author is also a photographer and includes mouth watering photos with each recipe. The one recipe that I tried from … [Read more...]
Shop Local, Shop Little — It Matters, Here’s Why
To me “shop local” means more then just looking for local produce in the nearby chain grocery store. It means more then shopping at the local farmer’s market (which I do so love). It means supporting the little guy. It means choosing the local independent store, over the nearby big box store. Photo Credit: Sam Saunders Recently, my parents closed down the … [Read more...]
Through a Child’s Eyes
Parenting: The Lows and the Highs…
I'm nursing Rocket to sleep and Rainbow is supposed to be downstairs reading. She pops into the room to ask why there are two rolls of toilet paper in the bathroom. I'm a little miffed at Rainbow for waking the baby, so I give the classic mom "There just are." answer and she heads back downstairs. Here's where it gets interesting. Rainbow heads back downstairs and … [Read more...]
Princess Stinky Toes and the Brave Frog Robert {Book Review}
Princess Stinky-toes and the Brave Frog Robert by Leslie Elizabeth Watts (author/illustrator) My Rainbow just loves this book! She asks me to read it almost daily. As it is really meant for an older audience, it’s a bit on the longish side for her 3-year old attention span. So we tend to read it in two sittings. There are also many call backs to familiar fairy tales … [Read more...]
Come on in, the waters fine…
I think I pretty much have the blog set up now. I even figured out how the heck to add navigation tabs. (Trust me, this took many hours, and there was some swearing involved,) My mom provided me with a lovely pastel drawing of a maple leaf which I scanned in and turned into my banner. I think things look as presentable as they're likely to get. Time to invite folks … [Read more...]