Making “Magic Reindeer Food” adds a little excitement to the holiday season. It’s a simple tradition that can be started with your family, created as a gift, or provide reassurance for children traveling during the holiday season. This magic food helps guide Santa and his reindeer to find you on Christmas Eve. It can be… Read More Magic Reindeer Food
No people were hurt in the making of this Heart Attack. You’re probably thinking, heart attack? That’s not very Valentine’s Day like. A Valentine’s Day Heart Attack is actually the contrary. It is a family tradition that teaches and shares love. Here’s how it works. You’ll need 14 hearts for each child or participant. The… Read More How To Make A Valentine’s Day Heart Attack
There are used tissues crumpled on the night stand next to the baby’s rocking chair. At this point I don’t know whose is whose, so they all go in the trash. Mommin’ ain’t easy treating a sick child while you’re sick yourself. Our little Peanut went back to the doctor, bronchiolitis and the start of… Read More Bringing The Snow Indoors: How Toddlers & Babies Can Enjoy The Snow When They Can’t Go Outside
It’s officially December!! We had a busy weekend and are getting into the holiday spirit, how about you? A couple weeks before Thanksgiving I started to get the itch…the Christmas itch. I listened to a few holiday songs on the radio and even watched a Hallmark movie or two (guilty). Typically I reserve Thanksgiving weekend… Read More December 1st Weekend Recap: Getting Into The Christmas Spirit
This Mama Needs Chocolate is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Something I want to teach my children from an early age is to be thankful for what they are… Read More Teaching Kids To Give Back
Fall is such a great time of year so I’ve gotten together with some of my fav bloggers to put together the ultimate list of fall fun! Make sure to check out all of the awesome posts below and get inspired for fall fun! Fall Fun for Little Ones – Travels with Tots Fall is… Read More The Very Best In Fall Food, Fun, & Fashion
If you’re like me you are on the lookout for activities to do at home that will help keep your child entertained and learning. I am mom to a 4 year old that is always on the go. I am also mom to a 4 month old. When presented with the challenges of being mom… Read More DIY Pumpkin Playdough
One of the benefits of Connecticut is its location on the shoreline and small beach towns. Cosey Beach is a local beach located in East Haven, CT. I had heard good things about it, especially for children and families, and decided to check it out this past weekend. It did not disappoint and we will… Read More 10 Reasons to Visit Cosey Beach