{Baby Lit}

I am a lover of literature.  As an avid reader since before I could read (if that's possible), as well as a former reading and English teacher, I believe one of the greatest joys in life that I can impart to my children is the love for books, their stories, and their characters.

That's why I freaked out when I discovered these Baby Lit Board Books by Jennifer Adams.  I mean, "be still my heart".  Picture me doing the flappy-armed, raised eye brow squeal in front of my computer when Zulily had them this week for a huge discount.  Although they won't be here in time for Avery's birthday, I'm considering them birthday presents:)  Here are the books I bought...

Here.

And just take a look inside:

I encourage everyone to look for and buy books like these that can give your children even the tiniest foundation in the classics that may inspire them to pick up the real books when they're much older.  You might even enjoy them more than they do:)

Jane Austen said it best,

{love} kacey jane

{5 Colorful DIY Kid Activities}

Boy do I wish I had these ideas two summers ago when a friend's two precious little girls (4 & 6) stayed the weekend with the hubs and I! We did lots of fun activities, but I probably spent more than I should have on crafts, games, and treats. The internet is inundated with fun, easy, and inexpensive ideas for having fun with your kids, it's just a matter of finding a few tried and true tutorials! I've compiled a few here:

{Liquid Sidewalk Chalk}

Domestic Charm

{Jello Playdough Recipe}

Here.

{Fluffy Bathtub Paint}

Housing a Forest

Will be trying this one on our little one soon...

{Sensory Bottles}

Pink Pistachio

{Lawn Bowling}

Here.

Since our Baby A is too little to do anything with the above actives besides try to eat the contents, I will be looking for opportunities to incorporate these ideas into play-time with friends' children when we babysit!

{love} kacey jane