Category: The Mom Scene

Tiny toys taking over

Tiny toys taking over {Heather's Handmade Life}

Remember how Shopkins started the tiny toy craze and parents were always complaining about spending $5 for a rubber avocado the size of a thumbnail?

Having fun with family traditions

You would have thought we were planning an elaborate vacation, but no. We were just discussing our plans for the afternoon the kids received their second-term report cards. We celebrate every report card with a treat — frozen yogurt or something from the gas… Continue Reading “Having fun with family traditions”

A tale of two family rings

A tale of two family rings: Why I gave them to my children now instead of waiting. {Heather's Handmade Life}

We assumed she’d lost the ring at school, as she’d admitted to taking it off. I wondered if I should have just left it safely in my jewelry box.

Momo Challenge a wake-up call for parents

When I was in my second year of university, I made the mistake of watching The Ring. I’d watched plenty of horror movies before and wasn’t bothered — well, except for that one traumatizing viewing of Candyman when I was eight. I can’t say… Continue Reading “Momo Challenge a wake-up call for parents”

Letting kids stay home alone

Letting kids stay home alone: What do they need to know? Heather's Handmade Life}

Through a few frantic texts, we decided we only had one solution that made sense. We left our eight-year-old son home alone.