We love to travel! I've been to 41 countries in my 33 years of life and have taken bazillions of road trips. Heck, Maxwell took 10 plane rides before he was 5 months old! (Here are my tips for traveling with a baby via airplane.) Our longest car ride to date with two … [Read more...]
19 Fun Things to do Inside
With lockdown going on for 4+ months, I've made a few toy purchases that are proving to be worth every penny. We own every toy, game, and puzzle listed below, so this list is 100% kid approved. Here's a list of 19 fun things to do inside with kids. Toys for active kids I … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask Preschools
Note: This post is sponsored by Kindercare. Deciding on a preschool for my kids was not an easy decision. In fact, the first preschool I chose for Maxwell ended up not being the best fit for him. The teachers were kind, the school was adorable, and the classroom walls were … [Read more...]
Free Baby Milestone Stickers
Note: This post brought to you by Avery. UPDATE: Mila is already 2 years old, but just for fun here is a look at how I documented her first year with monthly baby pictures. These sweet little babies get big way too fast. Our Mila girl is already 3 months old! The one thing … [Read more...]
57 Grandma Names
This isn't exactly a craft post, but it is very important information especially if you are a soon to be grandmother! Or pregnant, and have a crazy mom who can not decide on a Grandma name. My mom was and still is very concerned about what she will be called by Maxwell, her first … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Teaching Preschoolers about Money
I've had a checking and savings account since I can remember, and I loved getting my bank statements in the mail as kid. My parents encouraged us to save part of our birthday/holiday money, but we were also allowed to spend it on a special things we really wanted. For me, that … [Read more...]
5 Financial Must Do’s for New Parents
According to CNN Money, it costs $233, 610 to raise a child from birth to 17, and this does not include the cost of college. Uh. What? If you've been reading C.R.A.F.T. for awhile, you know we have a 3 year old and a 1 year old. (Our kiddos are 23 months apart.) I don't talk a … [Read more...]
Clue Games for Toddlers
I seriously can not believe my baby turned 3. Remember when I told y'all I was pregnant for the first time? And then newborn pictures, 6 month update, party animal 1st birthday, and then a parking garage bash for his 2nd birthday because mama was tired and we had a 3 week old at … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Managing Babysitters
Mom-ing is a whirlwind of sleep deprived adorableness combined with crusty, sweet curious chaos. Maxwell is currently the king of "Why" and hates sleep. Mila gets braver, more opinionated, and more mobile by the day. Plus someone has to feed these two at least 3 times a day. … [Read more...]
Monthly Baby Pictures
Mila is one! She is actually almost 14 months, but mama is a little behind, as per usual. I love how her monthly baby pictures turned out! It was simple, easy, and only required a Sharpie marker, a roll of white paper, and a little patience. Oh and all of the pictures were taken … [Read more...]
Tips for 2 Under 2
Two kids under two is no joke. Mine are 23 months apart, and about to be 1 and 3 years old. I wrote a post with 11 tips for 2 under 2 when my baby was only 1 month old. Y'all. I had no idea. I mean, I gave you the best info I had, but I've learned a few more things that need … [Read more...]
Teach your Kids to Think with DUPLO Bricks
I'm about to whip out a fancy quote, but don't let it fool you, this post is about playing with DUPLO® products. As a retired high school inclusion teacher where I worked mostly in science and history classrooms, this quote really rings a bell. The whole of science is nothing … [Read more...]
