Tag: toddler

  • May Day Baskets

    When I was a little girl, my mother and I made May Day baskets every year. I thought this was something everyone did, but I later found out it might not be that common, so here’s a quick run down. Basically, you roll paper into cones and fashion a little paper handle to create a…

  • Explore: Johnson Farms

    Johnson Farms When we walked into Johnson Farms, Ellie said, “This is exciting.” She was right.

  • Make Your Own Pizza Party

    A few weeks ago, I hosted a much overdue playdate with some old friends. We were meeting up a little before lunch, and they had suggested letting the kids make their own pizzas. I jumped on the idea right away. Feeding toddlers lunch can be tricky, but allowing them to create their own meal put…

  • Around Here

    The weather has been bleak, but these dwarf irises are a lovely reminder that spring is around the corner. Ellie has been making a lot of coffee lately. She spends most of her time running from the table to the bookcase, carrying one piece at time, until everything is just right. “Sit down,” she’ll say and…