Archive for April 2016

Fiesta Friends {a year of creative playdates}

April 26, 2016



Ole! Ole! Cinco De Mayo is on the way! We celebrated fiesta style with friends at a local park.

Chalkboard Art for the Non-Artist

April 21, 2016


Have you ever seen those gorgeous chalkboard art pieces that float around pinterest and wished you could have that kind of talent? ME TOO. 

I am not a traditional artist, at all. Give me a pencil and a piece of paper and anything I come up with is going to look like a 3rd grader drew it. My kindergarten class frequently comes up with drawings far better than mine. 

I am however, pretty good with graphic art on the computer, and so I've found a way around my lack of artistic talent. Here's the process I used to make a piece of chalkboard art for my sons birthday, step-by-step. 

Earth Day Explorers {a year of creative playdates}

April 15, 2016

This post contains affiliate links to some of our craft supplies, but I only promote products I love! 

Hold onto your hats friends, this is my favorite playdate yet! There's no better way to celebrate our Earth than by getting out and exploring it, so we packed our bags and took this playdate to our local State park. The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time! 

Toddler Eats: Meaty Bowties

April 13, 2016


As promised in our round-up of favorite toddler meals, here is the recipe for Meaty Bowties. This was one of our favorite meals long before little man was born because it's so easy to make and so delicious! It was such a relief when he started solids and loved this dish! We continue to make it often as it's cheap, easy, and quick to put together after a long day at work.


Fearless {a weekend recap}

April 12, 2016

I'm really trying to be better about getting our weekend recaps up before the week gets away from me! This weekend Jacob's aunt and uncle were still in from NJ and we spent some time out on his grandpa's boat.


10 on the 10th: 22 months

April 10, 2016



We are in flat out denial round here that it's only two months until your second birthday!

Nurse Sharks & Strawberry Patches {a weekend recap}

April 6, 2016

I know, I know, it's Wednesday already, and I'm just now getting to a weekend recap. I've been busy, ya'll! The last 40 days of the school year are upon us! We had so much fun this past weekend I just had to share. 


A Birthday Giveaway from Green Tea + Cotton

April 5, 2016
One of the things I love most about blogging is all the connections I've made with other bloggers and mommas. This week one of my favorites, Green Tea + Cotton is having a special giveaway in honor of her birthday! Check out all the details from her blog below: 

Birthday Giveaway   

A good nights sleep away from home

April 4, 2016
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Can you feel it in the air? Spring has arrived! And even more exciting, summer is just around the corner! Summer means barbecues, beach time, and travel! We live for summer! 

Orlando for Toddlers

April 3, 2016


Just three hours north of us, Orlando has quickly become our go-to road trip location. There is so much to do here, and a lot of it is toddler friendly. Without further ado, here's our list of top Orlando spots!