One of our favorite hands-on activities at home is making slime. Have you tried this? If you haven't I highly recommend it! Here are three reasons why: 1. It's easy! There are only three ingredients: glitter glue, liquid starch and water with a 1:1:1 ratio. The kids help measure and mix and it takes only … Continue reading Get Slimey
Twodley Awesome Minnie Party
First birthdays are a special milestone but I think the second birthdays are more magical! They are old enough to understand that it is a special day all about them! Kinley carried around her birthday invitation and had been talking about her Minnie party for months. Every time I made or bought something for the … Continue reading Twodley Awesome Minnie Party
I Don’t Have Time for This
I am not the most punctual person. I usually sleep until the last minute, schedule things too closely together, and cram in more than what is feasible in a given time period. I can admit it. Throw in the variables that come with wrangling two small children in the process and well - it doesn't … Continue reading I Don’t Have Time for This
Boogie Boarding
Our kids were getting a little squirrely waiting for a takeout order a few weeks ago. As I was trying to find a way to stop Kinley from wiping off the entire chalkboard sign with her belly while she was reaching for the candy on top, one of the hostesses handed us a drawing tablet. … Continue reading Boogie Boarding
Cute Cacti Round-Up
Cacti and succulents are very popular in home decor, apparel, and party decor right now and not just in Arizona! With Cinco de Mayo coming up this weekend, I've rounded up some cute cacti-themed items. Take a peek and let me know what you've seen recently! (1. Cactus Enamel Lapel Pins // Claudia Ramos Designs 2. … Continue reading Cute Cacti Round-Up
Instant Joy and a DIY Polaroid Photo Prop
I inherited a Polaroid 660 Autofocus (circa 1981) almost 7 years ago. For 7 years, I have had the camera in the closet and a new pack of film in my Amazon cart. I've been so curious to see if it still worked since the last time it was used was at least 30 years … Continue reading Instant Joy and a DIY Polaroid Photo Prop
5 Easy Ways to Tidy Up
Stuff and things... so much stuff, so many things. I look around my house at the end of a busy week and there are dishes, articles of clothing, shoes, baskets of laundry, toys, mail, trash and other miscellaneous out-of-place items covering every surface of the kitchen and living room. With 4 people - 2 working … Continue reading 5 Easy Ways to Tidy Up
Sunshine and Saguaros 