Any time I talk about the Yoto Player (which is a lot!), the question that always comes up is “how does the Yoto compare to Toniebox?” Well, I’m glad you asked because I have THOUGHTS about this one. Let me just tell you right out of the gate that the Yoto is the winner in my book, hands down. There…
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What I Keep in My Church Bag
For pretty much my entire parenting time, I’ve had a dedicated church bag that I keep stocked with some quiet activities. I pick things that they can do quietly and still be able to listen and pay attention (most kids – and frankly adults – are able to focus more when they’re doing something with their hands and my goal…
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Dinner Menu to Wrap Up January
Monday: Zucchini Noodles with Mini Chicken Feta Meatballs Garlic Bread Snack: Granola bars Tuesday: Baked Chicken Orzo with Lemon, Feta, and Dill Strawberries Snack: Mandarin oranges and string cheese Wednesday: Slow Cooker Steak Chili Corn chips Roasted broccoli Snack: Apples and peanut butter Thursday: Roasted Vegetables and Chorizo over Polenta Mandarin oranges Snack: Trail mix Friday: Pizza Night Popcorn Saturday:…
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Book Deals for an End of January Weekend
It feels SO good to have a weekend at home. I’m planning to really lean into the advice from Happier Hour to treat the weekend like a vacation (although this vacation weekend will also need a little bathroom cleaning to go along with it) – I’m hoping to spend some time reading and we have some fun plans with friends…
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4 Favorite Things for January
I got home late Wednesday night from a full week away – first three days in Disneyland with Bart and some of his extended family and then straight on to Las Vegas for four days of a business conference. It was a delightful time with some of my favorite people, but I’m SO glad to be home now and I’m…
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