"The laundry can wait... but you still need to do it." Taking a break for some snuggles. Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for… Continue reading Work with Jesus
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Fun with Dry Ice
Dry ice is amazing! We use it on rainy days, or just days where a “wow” factor is in order. You don’t have to just use it for creating a fog though. Here are a few other fun ways to experiment with dry ice. First of all! Where do you get it? We get ours… Continue reading Fun with Dry Ice
Adeline’s Library – February 2022
Each month Adeline will be sharing with you some of the books from her library! The photos above and links within the body of this post will take you directly to each books Amazon pages. There you can see other reviews and sometimes excerpts of the book. Each of these books is a favorite in… Continue reading Adeline’s Library – February 2022
Disco Bubble Party
Make bath time party time! As a lifeguard of 15 summers and a waterfront director for almost seven, I fully expected my kids to be water babies. We thought everything was great until at about 8 months old, Adeline decided water was her enemy. She hated baths, she was hesitant at the pool, and she… Continue reading Disco Bubble Party
Bluey Breakdown – S1E29 – The Creek
It is no secret that this mama LOVES Bluey. If you haven’t watched the Australian kids’ show that has captured the hearts of more parents than kids, please head to Disney+ after this and watch your new obsession. Bluey is centered around the adventures a young heeler pup named Bluey and her younger sister Bingo.… Continue reading Bluey Breakdown – S1E29 – The Creek
Nearly Pee Free Kiddie Pool Activities
It’s nearly time to say goodbye to one of the most awesome parts of our playroom…the glitter kiddie pool. After 2 years of floating all over our house, it finally has a hole in it. I added this pool to our wishlist when our oldest was born. I figured I would use it to make… Continue reading Nearly Pee Free Kiddie Pool Activities
Year-Round Garden for Kids!
I've been trying to grow things for way too many years. At camp, we used to have a garden, but we don't have the resources to maintain one. I have a couple of Tower Gardens, but one year the staff unplugged it and let everything die. I may have cried a little... We still use… Continue reading Year-Round Garden for Kids!
What is a Camp Mama?
I started calling myself a camp mama when I was still pregnant with our first, Adeline. Running around a summer camp, managing an afterschool program, and driving a big ol’ bus each day wasn’t easy. I was taking care of 40+ kids, 5 staff, and my own little one inside my belly, and I was… Continue reading What is a Camp Mama?