BEES! at the PumpHouse Museum: Things to Do with …

Apparently, I know nothing about bees. Well, far less than I thought in any case! Maybe, like most parents, you have read a handful of childhood stories about bees. You know they make honey, they buzz around, and you likely remind your children to leave them bee (pun fully intended) when they spot them in the backyard. So if your interaction with bees is also largely limited to reading about them in Winnie the Pooh (we had a whole themed…

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Simple Dutch Pancake Recipe

Here’s how to make my family’s super simple Dutch pancake recipe, utilizing only 5 ingredients that we always have on hand and our handy cast iron skillet.

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What Do I Need in my Nursery?

After using my gender-neutral nursery for almost 2 years, here’s what I’ve learned about how to set up your nursery for practical use from infant to toddler.

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Creating a Loose Parts Sensory Basket for Baby

It can be hard to keep coming up with new activities that challenge and stimulate baby day after day. I introduced loose parts sensory play and was delighted to see that Lucas was absolutely fascinated by the items I presented him with. So, I decided to create a loose parts basket I could keep on hand and fill with interesting objects Lucas could explore time and time again.

Includes a video & loose parts material list!

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