Strawberries, Pumpkins and Kaleidoscope Photos

Robin's Nest

Today we discovered a robin’s egg nest, took kaleidoscope photos and added strawberries and mini pumpkins to our container garden. Altogether an awesome day.

Our Toddler Snacking Garden

Toddler Snacking Garden

Spring is here and we were finally able to do something I’ve been looking forward to for months: plant those seeds we started back in April and setup a toddler snacking garden! (Plus an herb garden for mommy.)

50+ Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Kids

Halloween for Kids

With Halloween just over a week away here’s a roundup of all the spooky posts that have been published on Sweet Happy Life so far. From songs and crafts to recipes and books, you’ll find tons of easy ways to make Halloween special.

Do You Have Your Halloween Pumpkins Yet?

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This morning we went on a scenic drive to the Charlotte Berry Farm in Charlotte, VT. With Halloween only two weeks away, it was finally time to get our pumpkins! We had an amazing time and who knew getting a pumpkin involved so much running around and exploring? Where do toddlers get so much energy?

25+ Halloween Crafts and Activities

25 Creative Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Kids - Halloween for Kids

As Halloween draws closer I’ve been looking for creative ways to begin celebrating with the munchkin. Easy projects, fun activities, spooky treats – with only three weeks to go I can start doing stuff like that right? :)

Good to Know: Don’t Let Your Kids Play with this Caterpillar, It’s Poisonous

Poisonous Caterpillar - Poisonous Bugs

Playing with caterpillars is a quintessential childhood pastime, but if your child is playing outside and comes across the eye-catching caterpillar shown here, don’t let them touch it. The Hickory Tussock Moth caterpillar has poisonous hairs and spines that can cause skin rashes similar to poison ivy.