Category: Stories and Traditions
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Tell Me You Have a Toddler Without Telling Me You Have a Toddler — Christmas Edition
Ah, Christmas with toddlers. A magical time when twinkling lights, festive cheer, and gingerbread cookies combine with sticky hands, meltdowns, and questionable “help.” You could tell someone you have a toddler during the holidays… but why say it when you can just show them the chaos instead? Let’s play: Tell me you have a toddler…
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Santa Claus is Coming… to the Farm!
When Santa swaps reindeer for roosters, you know it’s a farm-style Christmas! Forget the sleigh and reindeer; when Santa visits a farm, he’s gotta adapt! The Little Harvester crew has been brainstorming (read: toddlers yelling ideas), and we’re pretty sure Santa trades in his sleigh for a tractor. A bright red one, of course, because…
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Silent Night? Not on This Farm!
Wrangling Animals and Toddlers for a Christmas Card This year, we attempted the impossible: a perfect family Christmas photo on the farm. Spoiler alert: it did not go as planned. The toddlers refused to wear their matching overalls, opting instead for superhero capes. The chickens photobombed every shot, the dog wouldn’t sit still, and the…
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Elfing Around
Here is some hilariously creative Elf on the Shelf ideas that will have your family laughing through the holidays: 1. Toilet Paper Snowman The elf TP’d the bathroom and made a “snowman” out of the toilet paper rolls. Bonus points if you draw a carrot nose and buttons on the rolls! Note: Explain to your…
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Stealing Christmas Cheer: How We Made a Grinch Christmas Tree
Turning a Christmas catastrophe into a childhood memory—one Grinchy ornament at a time. When the boys requested a “fun” Christmas tree for their playroom, I wasn’t expecting a Grinch-themed masterpiece—especially not one that would look like it got into a wrestling match with Thing 1 and Thing 2. But hey, who am I to deny…
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Deck the Halls… or Just the Bottom Half of the Tree
Christmas tree? More like toddler jungle gym! Decorating the Christmas tree with toddlers is less a festive activity and more a full-contact sport. It starts with good intentions: twinkling lights, delicate ornaments, and a vision of holiday perfection. Then the toddlers arrive, and suddenly, half the ornaments are bunched together at toddler eye-level, the star…
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Countdown Chaos: Crafting a Rustic Advent Calendar with Kids
“Because nothing says Christmas spirit like toddlers, glitter, and a goat in a Santa hat.” When it comes to Christmas traditions, few are as charming—and hilariously chaotic—as making your own advent calendar with toddlers. Add a sprinkle of rustic farmhouse charm, tiny surprises, and a generous dose of crafting mishaps, and you’ve got a holiday…
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Thanksgiving Prep with Toddlers: The Chaos, the Crafts, and the Crumbs Part II
“Thanksgiving: A time for family, food, and wondering how flour ended up on the ceiling.“ So Part II of the sitcom we call, “Thanksgiving Prep with Toddlers: The Chaos, the Crafts, and the Crumbs”, I wanted to point out some of the parenting survival tips to make it through the big Turkey Day. Tips for…
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Thanksgiving Prep with Toddlers: The Chaos, the Crafts, and the Crumbs
“When your toddler asks if the turkey is a pet, you know it’s going to be a long day!” Thanksgiving: a time for family, friends, gratitude, and—if you’re a parent—pure, unfiltered chaos. Preparing a feast with toddlers in tow is less “Pinterest perfect” and more “send help.” This year, we decided to let the little…