Winter seems to be lasting extremely long this year. I’m usually all for going outside and playing in the snow, but this year it has been really cold and windy, making time outside unpleasant and pretty much impossible. In the spring and summer, we love hiking and exploring in the woods at a nearby park. I’m sure we could explore nature and make some awesome discoveries there in winter too, but I’m just not motivated enough to brave the cold.
Lego Construction Site Invitation to Play Activity
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Baby Stage Limbo: Am I Ready to Be Done With the “Baby Stage” Forever?
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure policy.This post is part of a blog hop to kick of the launch of Dirt and Boogers new website, Nurturing the Seasons of Motherhood. I encourage you to visit the site and check out the other posts from real moms sharing their stories.Continue Reading
Pretend Play: Be a Master Builder Lego Movie Emmet Costume
This post may contain affiliate links. For more information see my disclosure policy.This October I made an Emmet costume from the Lego Movie for my boys to dress up as Emmet and Batman. It was hands down my most popular post of 2014. The best thing about making costumes is that they live on here in our house. Dressing up doesn’t end at Halloween, especially for my almost 3 year old who is really into dramatic play right now.Continue Reading