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Pigpen

I have an uncle (you know who you are) that is constantly demanding suggesting that I give my kids cake & ice cream.  At all hours of the day (and night).  This post is for you.  This is what happens when Henry gets a hold of cake and ice cream!

Michael’s Bonsai Trees

ANOTHER Circus Giveaway!

Thanks to everyone for participating in this giveaway!  Stay tuned, tickets to LEGO KidsFest are coming soon!!! Drumroll please, the winners of the Circus Ticket Family Four Packs are: Kellie, who said “I love remembering the first circus cotton candy” and Dan M. who said “My favorite memory is taking my kids for the first...

PowerCapes Review & Giveaway {CLOSED}

This giveaway is closed, but you can purchase your own Super Fabulous PowerCape for your superhere – it’s a perfect gift! Thanks to everyone who participated! And congrats to Jessica who said: “I want one! I want one! I think my son would love it and his birthday is coming up, less than a month.”...

{this moment}

Inspired by SouleMama – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and...
A Peaceful Shower

A Peaceful Shower

Keeping Little Ones Occupied While You Take a Shower :: I think I have found the perfect way to occupy my wild child toddler while I take a shower so that I don’t have to worry about what he’s getting into, soon we’re installing frameless glass doors so I’m able to keep an eye on...

Attention All LEGO Fans :: LEGO KidsFest is coming to Cincinnati!

I think I have mentioned before that our family has a bit of a LEGO® addiction. The kids (and sometimes the parents too) love to create & build. I think LEGO bricks are one of the greatest toys out there (except when I step on one…then I hate them). And considering you can now get...

Hard at Work ~ Sam Style

Sam is pictured here doing some very important work on his Transformers laptop:

Come Find Me…

The Little Things Blog has been branching out lately, and I wanted to tell you all of the places around the world wide webthat you can find us!  There is the Little Things Blog facebook page, and as of this week, I tweet on twitter as well (@LittleThingsMom ~ great way to get updates).  You...

Menu Plan Monday ~ In Reverse ~ February 13

I am participating in Menu Plan Monday at orgjunkie.com, but unlike most of the other participants who plan their menus and post them that week, I’m always a bit behind, and I post my menus a week later. I do this so that I can let you know if I try a new recipe and...
The Year of the Handmade Valentines

The Year of the Handmade Valentines

Nearly every Christmas the kids and I work together to make the Christmas cards that we send to family & friends.  It’s a huge undertaking, but it’s always fun to work with them and let them get creative.  And each February we have a craft day as a family and make each other Valentines.  But despite...
Toddler Valentines & Fine Motor Skills

Toddler Valentines & Fine Motor Skills

Valentine’s Day is coming up quickly, and our family loves to celebrate this holiday.  Michael & I try to sneak out for a date night (any excuse for a date night), but the kids get more excited than us about Valentine’s Day.  You can read more about our Valentine traditions here. Every year I bring...