It seems like this winter was extra long. Maybe it was the fact that we got no snow that made it seem like the gray, cold weather was dragging on longer than normal. Or maybe it was the fact that we definitely got sick a […]
Author: annemariecholt
New Year’s Resolutions
Happy New Year! Can I even say that still when it is the end of February? I truly don’t know where the time has gone but here we are, seeing St. Patrick’s Day and Easter decorations in the stores already. Meanwhile, I’m over here, writing […]
How to Set Up a Spin Bike Workout Space at Home
Recently I’ve been asked about my spin bike workout space in our basement. When I set up my workout space in the basement, we weren’t in a place where we could justify the money on a Peloton, or other super expensive spin bike, but I […]
Very Hungry Caterpillar First Birthday Party
This is SUPER late, but D turned one at the end of May, and we had a blast celebrating her first birthday party! When she was a few months old, she became very interested in a little Very Hungry Caterpillar rattle given to her, based […]
DIY Growth Ruler Height Chart
We didn’t have a growth chart ruler when I was a kid. My dad would measure us and mark our height on a door frame. I vividly remember my father measuring my siblings and I when we were growing up. I don’t remember him doing […]
7 Must-Have Items for Life With a New Baby
Maybe its the covid quarantine baby fever, or maybe its just the stage of life many of my friends are in. All of a sudden, a lot of friends are asking for my recommendations on baby items. It honestly felt a little weird… even though […]
Babyproofing Our Fireplace
Anyone else out there with a stone step for a hearth in their fireplace? If you’ve got really little kiddos, (or even if you’re super clumsy!) chances are we have had the same thought: How do I make this safe enough for my toddler without […]
Toddler Sensory Table DIY
Well, this is better late than never! We’ve been busy enjoying this sensory table all summer. So busy, in fact, that I haven’t managed to write a post about it! This sensory table has been so fun for our 1 year old. I keep it […]
Trace, Write, Make: Number Recognition
Hi! Just a quick post to give another free download that I made for the kiddos that I’m tutoring. This document is a set of number cards 1-10. This Trace, Write, Make: Numbers document is perfect for kiddos learning to recognize the written symbol for […]
How to Sew a T-Shirt Quilt
Binding your T-shirt quilt Hooray! You made it to the last part of sewing a t-shirt quilt! Today we’re talking about how to bind your quilt so you have a nice clean border all the way around. If you’re just finding this blog about how […]