This post is sponsored by Welch’s® Fruit Rolls. I am being compensated for this post. All comments and opinions are my own. Whenever schools are closed for vacation, I try to find ways to have fun at home that are both educational and entertaining. My inner teacher likes to reinforce the lessons my child learns at school, so counting and the alphabet are often incorporated in our games. One of the most important skills Annabelle must practice is letter recognition. On the days she doesn’t ... View the Post
Annabelle’s Mac & Mia Styling Box Review (Part II)
"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleanor Roosevelt A true lover of fashion (and anything that twirls), Annabelle pleasantly pleased with the contents of her first Mac & Mia box last month. From a New England Summer Midi Dress to a bright and whimsical Embroidered Tassel Dress, to a fun necklace and gauzy watermelon frock, the items chosen by Stylist Molly P were exactly Annabelle's taste. Two of the most versatile pieces in the box were a preppy ... View the Post
Annabelle // Three and a Half Years Old
She's sunshine mixed with a little bit of hurricane... she's 75% princess and 25% warrior... she puts magic and wonderment in our lives. She's a storyteller and a questionnaire. She might actually sneeze glitter. Annabelle is... uniquely incredible. I love watching Annabelle's enthusiasm for the beauty of her life grow with each passing day. She's a lover of princesses, fairies, anything pretty, and the color pink. I laugh at her often because she tries to be oh-so-girly, but loves to dig in ... View the Post
Annabelle’s Mac & Mia Styling Box Review (Part I)
When a stylist from Mac and Mia contacted us about trying out a clothing box for Annabelle, it didn't take long for me to accept the offer. Is it weird I don't like my daughter to wear the same thing every other little girl is wearing? I've always been the same way with my own style, so I am even more particular about my daughters' outfits and shopping has become a chore. Molly P is Annabelle and Ailey's stylist from Mac and Mia (use stylist code MOLLYP to use her too). After looking ... View the Post
How to Handle a Toddler Temper Tantrum
There is no way that I believe myself to be an expert at toddler tantrums - but I do feel that my experience with Annabelle has taught me a lot about them. She didn't start throwing tantrums when the books say she might, so we thought we had escaped the terrible stage. We were wrong. I don't know how to handle a toddler temper tantrum, but I can tell you what works for us. Annabelle's temper was evident from a very early age, but real, full blow tantrums truly began towards the end of ... View the Post
Tips for Potty Training Your Toddler
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #2Good2Bear #CollectiveBias If you're anything like me, potty training our toddler was the last thing on my mind when she turned two. Between working a full-time job and being pregnant with Ailey, I didn't have the energy or stamina to tackle the toilet with Annabelle. We were very fortunate that her baby school introduced potty training for us, but we didn't stress ourselves out at home ... View the Post
Signs of a Threenager
Rewind to a year ago... one cold January morning as I am getting Annabelle ready for baby school we had our first clothing argument. "These" she said and handed me a teeny tiny pair of sandals. "Honey, these shoes are from when you were little. They don't fit anymore" I explained. "THESE" she insisted and began to shove her big foot into the size 6-month shoes. We battled for awhile - there were lots of tears - but she finally gave up. I had to bribe her with a Hershey kiss and the ... View the Post
Annabelle’s Ballerina Bedroom
A big girl bedroom fit for our tiny dancer When we found out we were having another girl, we decided it would be easiest to keep the nursery as a nursery and transform the guest room into a big girl bedroom. Annabelle is the epitome of a girly-girl - lover of bows, ballerinas, and tutus - so it only made sense to go with a pink ballerina theme. I want TWO ballerinas. One of the Moms of a student from the school where I used to teach is an incredible artist. When I asked her for ideas on a ... View the Post