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A Maker Box
I try not to spend a fortune on toys that the boys are going to grow out of quickly. That’s why I love the idea of a Maker Box! Here’s how I did it:
- Biggest plastic container I could find (our is 35 gallons)
- Add inexpensive packing tape
- Throw in a pair of scissors
- Instead of recycling our trash, throw it in the Maker Box! (This includes things like toilet paper rolls, popsicle sticks, milk jugs, etc.)
The first thing Henry made was a “cup rattle.” I have no idea what he put inside it because he somehow managed to tape up the whole thing very securely. -
Pretzel Hamburger Buns!
I know, I know. This post is weird. But I am in love with these new pretzel buns. I only found them because I’ve been using Instacart to do my grocery shopping. And I’m so grateful I stumbled upon them, so I thought I would share them with you in case they might make you equally happy. Veggie burgers are delicious with these soft and chewy buns! -
Why I’m Not a Stay-at-Home Mom
I went to great lengths to stay at home with Henry for the first year of his life. With Tate, I stayed at home with him for the first 5-6 months of his life and then worked at home for the remainder of his first year of life with the help of a nanny. I felt like it was really important to provide them with that kind of foundation. But now that I’m a working mom, I don’t ever want to go back!I sometimes get romantic notions about homeschooling my children. However, now that I’ve been home with them for one week of summer vacation (only one week!) I… Read More
