Play-Doh has quickly become my after nap and quiet time savior. Dino Boy usually plays with it for nearly an hour while Sunshine Girl finishes her nap. Then they’ll usually work together for about 30 minutes before things start going sideways and we move on. Our once colorful collection of Play-Doh has become a now yucky gray, so it might be time to stock up on some new containers or maybe try to make my own? Now that my kids are entertained, it’s time to share with you four fun things…

If you’re in need of a little escapism, how delightful does Aunt Dora’s cottage look? I can just imagine cozying up with a cup of hot tea before taking a meandering walk down to the water. There are so many beautiful details like the beam in the kitchen window and the dutch door. Such a dreamy home!

Want to keep the blues away? According to this article from NPR, sleeping, eating well, getting some exercise, and spending time with friends are among some of the best things you can do. It’s a good reminder that while sleep is out of my control at this stage of life with toddlers, there are many things I can do to help feel my best. It may be time to revisit this book on getting outside with kids even when the weather is crap, because I’m certainly a happier person when I get a daily walk in.

When I was using the restroom in the public library the other day, their bathroom reading caught my eye. It reminded me of the newsletter that we used to have in my sorority house announcing upcoming events and other tidbits to keep everyone on the same page. I’m bookmarking this for when my kids become teens and life is a little busier. How helpful would it be to print out a little family newsletter/calendar and stick in your bathrooms?!

Speaking of the future, I loved this article about turning 50 and how the author’s family life revolves around their porch. The comments are quite something, though. A mix of angry readers and sage elders sharing their wisdom.

That’s what’s on my mind lately. How about you?