s Some milestones come naturally in life (that first smile), while others are less easy (ahem, sleeping through the night). Potty training is one of those toddler things that starts with a natural curiosity, but getting your kid to use the flusher consistently can be a real process — especially if one or both of your become frustrated along the way. If you think your toddler is ready to start trying, there are definite signs that can confirm your suspicions. Sometimes it can be as slight as fewer wet diapers, other times it’s because you know the timing of your kid’s bowel movements better than you ever thought you could. Regardless, when the time comes, set your kid up for...
s Some milestones come naturally in life (that first smile), while others are less easy (ahem, sleeping through the night). Potty training is one of those toddler things that starts with a natural curiosity, but getting your kid to use the flusher consistently can be a real process — especially if one or both of your become frustrated along the way. If you think your toddler is ready to start trying, there are definite signs that can confirm your suspicions. Sometimes it can be as slight as fewer wet diapers, other times it’s because you know the timing of your kid’s bowel movements better than you ever thought you could. Regardless, when the time comes, set your kid up for...
Rainy days are good days to stay indoors, right? But what if you could reframe your thinking just a bit and see rainy days as awesome days to get outside? Things look different in the rain. They sound different in the rain. You’re more likely to see the types of wildlife that hide on sunny days. And all you need is a bit of gear (see notes at the end of the article) and a belief that you’re going out to have fun! Las Trampas Regional Wilderness, San Ramon | Photo: Jen LumanlanHere are some fresh ideas for places to go on a rainy day Tilden Park behind the Merry-Go-Round Navigate to the intersection of Lake Anza Road and Brook...
It’s reveal day for this month’s $100 Room Challenge!!! And this month I worked hard to give my daughter the perfect closet to keep her organized. In case you haven’t been following along, the $100 Room Challenge is a fun challenge my friend Erin from Lemons, Lavendar, and Laundry hosts where you makeover an entire room for only $100. And you do it all in 1 month! It causes you to get creative, use what you already have, and learn to think twice before just running to the store fore more supplies. This month I was able to turn piles of scrap wood into organized closet dreams. If you want to see the closet progress and projects, check out these...
