Two years ago, I wrote about how stickers can help keep toddlers occupied. It sure worked for my toddler then, and it still works today! This Care Bears sketch pad is Timmy’s sticker book. Sticker Book Tip #1: Use A Drawing Pad Instead of buying sticker books, I’ve stuck with (no pun intended) a drawing […] Read more…
July 2013 archive
How to find time to write for your blog
This is an official entry to Dainty Mom’s guest post challenge, on “How to Find Time to Write or Blog.” To find time to write for your blog, you have to make time to write for your blog. It is much harder than it sounds, to tell you the truth! But if you love writing, […] Read more…
Books That Make You Cry
What are the books that make you cry? The books that no matter how many times you read them, you’re sure tears will fall? This is the book that makes me cry all the time: Love You Forever by Robert Munsch Read more…
Are You Happy? (A Story About Taking After My Father)
Are you happy? When I was a kid, my Dad always asked me and my sisters, “Are you happy?” We’d always answer and I’d often wonder why he kept asking us that. Now I find myself asking Timmy “Are you happy?” occasionally, and now I know why my Dad kept asking. Read more…
Fig Butter from Trader Joe’s
Have a fondness for figs? You’re going to love Fig Butter! Trader Joe’s version is so smooth and delicious. Trader Joe’s Fig Butter. Great with cheese! Read more…
4th of July Tree: Independence Day celebration idea
Happy Independence Day to all my friends and family in the States! Here’s a 4th of July tree just for you: Read more…
Wearable baby blanket: a safe way to sleep
One of the biggest worries I had when Timmy was an infant was sleep safety. If only I knew about wearable baby blankets then! I had read about SIDS and so made sure baby’s sleep environment was as safe as possible, e.g. no stuffed toys, no pillows. Blankets were a no-no as baby could get […] Read more…