Kool-Aid Refrigerator Pie

A while back I had come across this recipe for a Kool-Aid Refrigerator Pie, I had been looking for easy to do recipes that munchkin and I could do together.  Since I was starting potty training today I decided this could be a fun activity we could do while working on this new skill.  I Read More

Tips for Camping with a Toddler

Do you have a camping with a toddler experience to share?  Go ahead and comment your story.  Let me share some tips for camping with a toddler.         Camping with a toddler can be fun but also a little stressful.  Hopefully these tips will help make your first camping trip with your toddler Read More

Getting Ready for Back-to-School

Getting ready for Back-to-School time, the time of year most parents look forward to and kids don’t (well most don’t).  This can be a stressful time for everyone.  Make sure you take a few minutes everyday to have a good giggle.  If you need help finding reasons to giggle come join Nitra’s Secret Treehouse and search for Read More

Give the gift of an Experience

Instead of just giving a gift for a birthday or holiday’s or fill a basket with candy, give an experience.  Use what your child is interested in and give them some books to encourage their interest and then give them an experience to go with it.  I want to share a few examples of some Read More

Tips for Flying with a Toddler

Flying with a toddler can be a little daunting at first.  By planning and being prepared it really is not as bad as it seems.  We have flown with munchkin two times so far.  The first time was when she was about 6 mo. old, let me tell you I was nervous.  I was afraid Read More

How to Prevent Summer Slide

What is Summer Slide and how to prevent Summer slide.  “Summer Slide” is when children forget skills they learned at school during summer break.  This is especially true for students who may have struggled during the school year.  I wanted to share a few tips on how to prevent Summer Slide from happening to your Read More

Traveling During the Summer and Surviving

Yaaaa school is out … said very few parents 🙂 For many families summer means vacation and vacation means traveling.  Now coming along to help with the kids is not an option … however if you want to fly me in … LOL, but what I can do is offer some tips to make traveling a Read More