kids – MonkeySmiles

Toddler Swimsuit Tutorial

March 28, 2016 3 Comments

Of all the projects I was willing to take on, sewing a swimsuit was definitely not on that list. Call me crazy but the thought of trying to manipulate the fabric as it got pulled and stretched in my sewing machine just didn’t sit well with me. Then it happened. I found the cutest bathing suit ever, made by Eberjey. It was on sale and I had to have it….sold out. So I looked elsewhere and the only place I could find it was on the brand’s website for a price that makes my heart drop. Plus, the smallest size they sell is 2 years and I needed something closer to 18 months. So I decided to give it a try.

Travel

How to Fly With Kids and Keep Your Sanity

March 14, 2016 No Comments

Occupying your children while trying to avoid tantrums and tears with 20 tips

I’ve travelled a ton with my kid-os but I’d have to say plane rides are the most challenging. From needing to be at the airport 2-3 hours early, lugging around a ton of bags, sleep schedules getting messed up, ears popping on the plane, and the list goes on… it can be difficult to figure out how to keep the little ones from having meltdowns of the century.

Kids, Travel

Vacation Prep

March 6, 2016 5 Comments

Ahh, the countdown has begun! I’m so excited for our trip to Greece in a few months and really, it’s never too early to start thinking about what you need to pack/buy when you’re responsible for a husband (just kidding…kind of!) and two small children.

DIY, Holiday

St. Paddy’s Day T-shirt

March 1, 2016 No Comments

St. Patrick’s Day is upon us once again! Need a last minute (or not so last minute) idea for a pinch-proof shirt for your kids? Look no further! This year, Monkey is in preschool (‘kindergarten’ here in Germany) so I wanted to make sure he’s dressed festively and wards off any pinching.