"Baby, Baby!" Review & Giveaway! (Ends 9/29/16)

Disclosure: Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway.  Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation.  I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

My 2 year old LOVES books! She can sit and look at books for ages every day, so I was excited for the chance to get a new book for her to read and add to our collection. As soon as Baby, Baby! arrived, she insisted on reading it.

We read it again today repeatedly, and though she's not a baby anymore, she is certainly fascinated by them. She loved pointing out all the objects in the book and had fun with the mirror at the end. I like that the end of the book is a reminder of God's love for everyone, especially our children.

Toddler Fun: Connect 4

One of the most requested activities around here by my 2 year old is to play Connect 4! Though she's far too young to grasp the rules/concept of the game, it provides perfect entertainment for her.

I love that while she is playing this game, she is working on her hand/eye coordination, and it's an easy way for me to work with her on colors by asking her to put in red or yellow pieces and to say the names with me. I can often get a few quick chores done while she's playing and it's easy to clean up.

What games do you "play" with your toddler?

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Toddler Fun: Watercolor Resist Painting

Now that my boys are in school, my toddler and I are always looking for stuff to do to keep entertained. One day we decided to try watercolors, with a twist...a bit of watercolor resist art!

Pineapple Upside Down CUPCAKES!

Our ward at church had a luau recently and I signed up to bring a dessert. While searching for the perfect dessert to take to a luau, I found Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes!

They were a hit and were completely devoured. My husband loved how they were perfectly caramelized and I loved the tangy flavor with a bit of Cool Whip on top.They were super simple to serve since they were already in individual portions too.

Thank you Cooking Classy for the fabulous recipe!

Pirate or Princess?! Giveaway! (ends 9/8/16)

You guys, The Swan Princess: Princess Tomorrow, Pirate Today is coming out on DVD on September 6th! It's produced by Sony Home Entertainment, and it involves young Princess Alise who is fighting the chance to become a princess because she would rather be a  pirate. With my daughter loving dinosaurs as much as she loves baby dolls, this sounds like the perfect story for her.

Check out the app below and take the quiz to find out if you're a pirate or a princess and enter in the Rafflecopter form at the bottom for a chance to win this movie.