Traveling with kids is always fun and exciting! My two kids are usually bursting at the seams to get on the road, but are “bored” or antsy after just a few minutes driving! To help curb their “boredom” on our upcoming vacation, I decided to put together activity boxes for each of my kids! These boxes are perfect for road trips, flights, or even just a few minutes of sanity at home for momma on those late spring afternoons!
Month: August 2017
5 Tips to Create a Photo Book
Ever since my kids were born, my camera has become like my best friend. I go back and forth between snapping photos with my phone and picking up my “big” camera all the time. Taking photos is a passion to me personally, but mostly, I take pictures to freeze our memories and moments in time. The days sometimes feel so darn long, but the years surely are short. Capturing and recording our everyday is a gift I give to not only myself, but also my family.
The Complete Guide: How Much Should You Spend on Children’s Gifts?
How much do you really need to spend on children’s gifts? It depends on the occasion, the child’s age and your financial outlook. You should never spend more than you can actually afford — there are creative ways to show you care if you don’t have cash. Read More “The Complete Guide: How Much Should You Spend on Children’s Gifts?”
How to Create a Family Photo Gallery Wall
A photograph is a priceless memento that acts like your own time machine, transporting you back to a moment in your life that you may have trouble recalling when you’re older. Antique family photos taken before you were born do even more: They allow you to get up close and personal with relatives you may never have had the chance to meet.
Positively Impact your Baby’s Emotional Development
The amount of change and growth babies experience in the first year is a marvel to witness. In fact, the only other time in their lives where they do more growing in such a short span is during those few precious months in the womb. In a single year, you will watch your baby gain social and emotional skills, increase her capacity for language and communication, and grow her cognitive and thinking abilities. Having a custom board book with family names and faces, or learning how to create a board book, is a great way to engage with your baby and help her grow and learn over that first year and beyond.
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Reading to your Child Boosts their Self-Confidence (and Yours)
It’s been another hectic morning for Jill. She is at home with her 13-month-old son, trying to accomplish all the things a parent must do every day. It’s not going well, and she is harried and frustrated. In that moment, she feels a tug at her pant leg and looks down. There is Hugh, whining a bit. He wants attention.
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Custom Stout Floats & Personalized Beer Labels for Dad
Every year, Scott and I like to treat each other on our respective Mother’s and Father’s Days. Although we don’t currently have children of our own, we are very proud parents to four rescue pets that we love, as we say, to the moon and back! As a result, we may take the dogs on a picnic lunch in the park, or we might go on an extra long walk with the pups around the neighborhood. This, of course, while indulging on sundaes from the local Tastee Freeze.
I had a fun treat in mind this year for Scott, and I was excited to make it extra personal by using custom beer bottle labels from Pinhole Press! Although you can apply the label directly on the beer bottle, I peeled the regular beer label off first and then applied the personalized beer labels for a seamless look. After allowing the bottles to soak in a bowl for 30 minutes, the labels scraped off with little effort. I surprised Scott with the photos I chose, and he got a good laugh out of it! Mission accomplished.
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How to Apply Custom Beer and Wine Labels
But first, we had to come up with a design! Since our four legged kiddos rule this roost, we made them the stars of the show, naturally. I took a mini instant photo of each, scanned them in and used those images for personalized Pinhole beer and wine labels.
A Beautiful Mess just Launched A Color Story App. Is it Worth the Download?
Can you Improve a Child’s Creative Skills?
Children’s brains are thirsting for fun and creative experiences, no matter their age. Memory games are a fantastic way to fill those needs and challenge your kids. Increased concentration, recognition of patterns, and organizing and storing information can all be achieved. Let’s have a look at these benefits and how we can energize those eager brains.