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ho! ho! ho! a christmas story at the rose
I mentioned on Monday that I had been on a Christmas performance kick last week. Three nights of fantastic shows all culminated with A Christmas Story at the Rose Theater. The movie is one of my...
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last minute valentines
Hey friends! I’m just popping by quick to share Eleanor’s valentines! One of the moms in our playgroup is hosting a little Valentine’s party for the kiddos this afternoon, and in true Joanna form, I...
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toddler tasks
Recently I’ve been trying to find a better balance between all of my duties as a stay-at-home mom. There’s housework, meals, blogging tasks, and of course – quality time with Eleanor. Naps and...
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grandparent gift
Mother’s Day was a few weeks back, but I have yet to share Eleanor’s fun little gift she put together for her grandmas. I was inspired by an idea I found on Pinterest, but E and I made it our own with...
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milk and cookies father’s day craft
Be sure to check out Eleanor’s BONUS Father’s Day craft idea – it’s perfect for any bike loving daddy! From the time Eleanor wakes up in the morning, she’s asking me when her daddy will be home from...
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father’s day bicycle craft
Here’s a bonus Father’s Day craft idea – be sure to check out Eleanor’s Milk and Cookies Gift too! Aside from her daddy, Eleanor has two more special men to make gifts for this Father’s Day – her...
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homemade “banilla” frozen yogurt
Making frozen treats can be just as fun as eating them! All it takes is your favorite Stonyfield yogurt, some yummy mix-ins, and a bit of space to run and play :) Stonyfield sent us this awesome Ice...
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7 reasons you should try infant massage
I did infant massage with Eleanor when she was little, but it’s a routine I haven’t started with baby Everly yet. After talking to Taron (our FAVORITE yoga instructor at Mommy Fitness who is also a...
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preparing your toddler for a live performance
**Keep reading till the end for a grooooovy giveaway ;) Hello and happy Monday! If you follow me on Instagram then you already know that this weekend Eleanor went to her first performance at The Rose...
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a book a day december
If you’re a long-time reader, you might remember my post about doing a Storybook Christmas Countdown. The basic idea is that for each day in December leading up to Christmas, you unwrap a book to read...
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spread cheer this holiday season {+ giveaway}
I mentioned a couple weeks ago that my little elf Eleanor and I had a holiday surprise up our sleeves! We decided to spread some Christmas cheer to our loved ones the best way we knew how – sweet...
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easy toddler ornaments
You guys, today’s post has been a YEAR in the making! Eleanor and I made these as Christmas gifts last year, and I totally forgot to post about them. Better late than never, right? Last Christmas, my...
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cuddles and convos
To say things have been busy around here lately is an understatement. As you’re reading this post, Jeff and I have *hopefully* made the FINAL trip to our old house to move the rest of our things. It’s...
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baby safe play space
Eleanor’s little 2 year old world was rocked with the birth of Everly in April, but little did she know, that was only the beginning… Eight months later, Everly is on the move and we’ve had to make...
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sweet as can be {+ giveaway}
Hello! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We were busy visiting family back in Iowa. It was great to see the girls get to play with their GREAT grandparents! Luckily we beat the snow back to...
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mommy & me: st. patrick’s day play date
Check out this Mommy & Me Play Date perfect for some St. Patrick’s Day fun! I think one of the biggest perks of being a mom is getting to do creative, engaging activities with my girls, but...
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Personalized Gifts for the Whole Family
I feel like I go through the same routine whenever I am in search of a gift… what can I get someone that means something? Every once in awhile I think of that perfect “something” to give as a special...
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Mommy & Me: Halloween Play Date
This post is in partnership with buybuy BABY, a brand I love. All opinions here are my own. This time of year is amazing for so many reasons – colorful leaves, pumpkin patches, crisp air, and...
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Four Ways to Encourage Pretend Play
This post is in partnership with buybuy BABY, a brand I love. All opinions here are my own. Preschoolers and Pretending Three is so fun! Challenging, but so, SO fun! The mind of a three-year-old is a...
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Easy Turkey Craft for Kids
Thanksgiving week is officially upon us – I swear we were just picking out Halloween costumes, but here we are mamas! I don’t tend to do a ton of decorating for Thanksgiving, but having kiddos makes...
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