Toddler Tips #934: Yogurt Reinvented
With each passing day, I find myself trying to solve some new challenge with raising four toddlers, aka “quaddlers”. They are a cunning lot who inspires a little ingenuity on my part (and George’s)...
View ArticleLeftover Oatmeal Cookies
Since we are feeding a family of six now, wasted food makes me cringe. Our grocery bill is high enough without also being wasteful. Unfortunately feeding toddlers with finicky palates means food gets...
View ArticleLifespan of a Pumpkin {Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake & Spiced Pumpkin Soup}
This year, my mom charged me with making desserts for Thanksgiving. My Dad, sister, and I enjoy the tradition of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, but it’s not my mom’s favorite. In order to make...
View ArticleClass Party
The last time we enjoyed a play date with the Bell Quads, I mentioned feeling a bit sad that my kids don’t have the opportunity for class holiday parties. I don’t know why, that just seems to be...
View ArticleA Feast of Plenty
Typically my parents host Thanksgiving for our family, but this year they had plans to attend the Dallas Cowboy’s game in the afternoon. To keep from rushing the feast, George and I offered to host....
View ArticleStep Right Up {Carnival Party}
As the quad’s fourth birthday approached, I decided it was prudent to host at a party venue rather than at home. Last year we rented a playscape and it was fabulous not having to clean the house...
View ArticleI’ll Never Buy Hand Soap Again
In the past year or so, we’ve begun teaching the kids to manage basic hygiene habits themselves. Of those tasks, hand washing is of the utmost importance. However, my crew found the squirting of hand...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Meal Roundup
After our babies were born, meals were one of the most needed, and appreciated gifts we received. Having multiple infants at home meant providing around the clock care, which left very little time...
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