cabin fever

image credit Who has cabin fever? Winter is a killer.  Wrestling them into jackets.  Wet playground equipment.  Colds, flus and coughs. Don't feel too terrible for me...I live in California, so this horrendous winter I'm describing means that it's 60 degrees.  Hey, that's cold here!  A... Read More

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Have you even noticed how LOUD most toys are? All that plastic and wood banging around can wear on the nerves a wee bit. Add a few toys into the mix that actually emit sounds, plus some squabbling, and you’ve got a ruckus on your hands. I’ve been keeping my eye out for “quiet fun” on Pint... Read More

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We’ve got a CRAZY case of cabin fever up in here. Since Christmas the kiddos at my house have been alternately sick or teething (or mom has had a pant-load of stuff to do) so we’ve not been so great at venturing out. Yet, my 4-year-old has energy to burn. I’ve resorted, on more than one occ... Read More

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Welcome to one crazy winter. It’s cold and many are up to their eyeballs in snow. I used to squawk about my undying love of the winter. Cuddling up on the couch to watch a movie! The comfort food simmering on the stove! The skiing! Rachael would tell me, “Just wait until you have kids clim... Read More

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I’m a fan of to do lists. At any given time you can find scraps of paper and post-it notes all over my house tracking tasks and items (even more so since I’ve had a child and my sleep deprived memory is pretty lousy).  I am the master of getting things done. I am not, however, the master ... Read More

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Now that I’m a mother, I find myself teaching my 2-year-old my favorite childhood games and activities. On those rainy days when we can’t play outside, we love getting out the Play-doh or dress-up clothes… the ideas are endless! We asked the TodaysMama staff to share “Three Things” that in... Read More

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Emma just walked by me. My 6-year-old girl is decked out in my wedding veil and a summer sundress despite the 17-degree weather. Benny, age 3, is trailing behind her. Though it’s only 4 p.m., he is in his Spider-Man pajamas. Why? Because the Incredibles pajamas are in the wash. Jasper, the p... Read More

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Looking for some outdoor activities to beat your cabin fever this winter? Can’t keep those kids indoors another minute? Dress up warm and get outside with our resources for some Winter Outdoor Fun! We’ve compiled ideas for the kids, the adults and everyone in between. Winter Outdoor Activiti... Read More

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I've got a few projects for you! Below you'll find simple step by step instructions for your own I Spy Bag and DIY Quiet Books. My career in motherhood has been going strong for almost 7 years now (and apparently won’t be in retirement for quite some time!) and throughout these years I’ve learn... Read More

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