Fun, realistic, and relatable parenting advice with a side of sarcasm
Fun for Littles, Sanity for You
I’m a mom of two kids under five. When I became a mom, nobody warned me that a big part of the job is basically being a cruise ship director. So my team of fellow moms and I share practical tips, crafts, and activities. Because doable beats aesthetic every time.
Motherhood is everything I never knew I always wanted.
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8 Water Play Ideas for Hot Summer Days (Backyard Edition)
When it’s simply too hot to go outside after 9 am (especially in the south where I live) water play is the answer. It’s simple, it’s cooling, and it buys you way more than the usual five minutes of peace. It’s mostly mess-free except an outfit change will be involved. Still, it’s a win and…
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Red, White and Doable: Easy Fourth of July Activities for Toddlers
The Fourth of July looks magical in theory. Who doesn’t love sparklers, parades, and backyard barbecues? And then you remember you have a two-year-old who goes to bed at 7:30 pm and loses it when things are too loud. Here’s the good news: you don’t need to stay up until midnight to make the holiday…
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9 Pipe Cleaner Craft Ideas for Toddler Finger Strength
If your toddler struggles to hold a crayon or gets frustrated mid-craft because their hands “won’t cooperate,” pipe cleaners might be the most underrated tool in your craft bin. They’re bendy, colorful, relatively cheap, and, most importantly, they require just the right amount of resistance. Bending, twisting, threading, and poking pipe cleaners builds the same…
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