Last week I detailed why and how I instituted a rest time when my oldest child stopped napping. Toys are a key part of this rest time. My preschooler doesn’t have to sleep during rest time, but she does have to sit on her bed in her dimly lit room. As she sits there and relaxes, she may read books or play quietly with rest time toys. In … [Read more...] about Rest Time Toys for Kids Who’ve Stopped Napping
Archives for February 2018
Sonoma Chicken Salad
I’ve never been a huge fan of chicken salad. However, when I was searching for easy and nutritious lunch recipes a couple of weeks ago, I came across a recipe for Sonoma Chicken Salad. It sounded absolutely delicious, so I gave it a try. I’m so glad I did! You’ll want to try this, too. Ingredients (Adapted slightly from this recipe on … [Read more...] about Sonoma Chicken Salad
8 Overlooked Ways to Avoid Colds and Flu
This year’s cold and flu season has packed quite a punch. I know families across the country who have been sick with these, experiencing symptoms that are much worse than they’ve had in past years. As we’re all scrambling to keep ourselves and our families healthy, it’s important that we not overlook these humble ways to stay … [Read more...] about 8 Overlooked Ways to Avoid Colds and Flu
How to Institute a Rest Time When Young Kids Stop Napping
Around the age of 3 or 4 years, most kids stop taking an afternoon nap. The cessation of naps is often difficult on kids and on their parents. It’s difficult for kids because many of them aren’t ready to give up the nap entirely. They may not need a long nap, but they still need a brief period of sleep or a time of quiet rest (while … [Read more...] about How to Institute a Rest Time When Young Kids Stop Napping
Why and How to Display Your Wedding Vows in Your Home
Last week I shared about the wedding vow word cloud that I made to display the vows my husband and I exchanged when we got married. It’s definitely a cute wall hanging, but why did I want to display our wedding vows? Our vows weren’t unique and there was nothing magical about them. However, they were the vows—the solemn promises—we made … [Read more...] about Why and How to Display Your Wedding Vows in Your Home
Cheesy Sweet Potato Sausage Soup
I once whipped up a soup using several foods I had on hand. I didn’t have a recipe, but it seemed like the ingredients would work well together. Thankfully, they did! I’ve been making this Cheesy Sweet Potato Sausage Soup once or twice each winter since then. Ingredients 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size cubes 32 … [Read more...] about Cheesy Sweet Potato Sausage Soup
Make a Wedding Vow Word Cloud to Display Your Wedding Vows
Not long after my husband and I got married, I decided that I wanted to display our wedding vows somewhere in our home. When I came across the concept of word clouds some time later, I knew immediately that this was the way I wanted to display our vows. A word cloud is an image composed of the words used in a particular text, in which … [Read more...] about Make a Wedding Vow Word Cloud to Display Your Wedding Vows
16 Easy, Nutritious, and Kid-Friendly Lunch Ideas
It’s often difficult for me to get a nutritious meal on the table for lunch. I don’t always have a lot of time to dedicate to preparing lunch. When I do have plenty of time, I’m often distracted because I have two young kids vying for my attention. A few weeks ago, I began searching for easy and nutritious lunch ideas. Here are 16 of the … [Read more...] about 16 Easy, Nutritious, and Kid-Friendly Lunch Ideas
