The Nap Time Creations

I have been waiting for July to come for 9 beautiful months now. I can't believe that it is already here! I have loved summer so far. June was perfect weather, especially for Utah. It was in the 70's and never left. 4th of July came and 100 decided that it needed to greet us. I have never been hotter in my life! So up to the lake we went. We played in the water, Sadie built a sandcastle with Uncle Moe and Auntie Kinz. It was perfect. I love when family comes together for fires, s'mores, swimming, boating, and camping. It is my favorite thing. What are your favorite summer activities?

I have decided to post about health week. I have learned a lot about being healthy and have applied it in my life, to some degree. So what motivates me to get going? Two things. One, each time I look at an picture of myself now vs. when I was younger. So is about being thin, flirty and fabulous! NO! It's about feeling better about myself. Who doesn't want that? When I look in the mirror I want to feel fabulous! Two, I want to keep up with my busy-body child. So how does one achieve this? First, grab that calendar! Write down days that allow you to work out. If it's early in the morning or in the late night, it does not matter. When you write it down, don't just put "workout" put what you want to do for your workout. Here is an example: Now you can use this, or you can tailor it to you and your schedule. I personally take two days rest one on Sunday and one on Wednesday. If this looks overwhelming, then scale it back. Do cardio one day and weights t...

I love to go swimming and now that I have Sadie I love taking her swimming! Most neighborhoods now days have splash pads, and I want one close to me so bad!! Well I found out I DO!! YAHOO! Come to find out, I have many splash pads and pools around me to name a few Lorin Farr Pool and Slide on Gramercy Harrisville City Park Splash Pad Riverdale Splash Pad Roy Aquatic Center North Shore Ogden High Pool Ben Lomand High Pool Brigham City Pool South Ogden Splash Pad Clearfield Swimming pool Layton Surf and swim Cherry Hills I am sure a missed some so if you have any places that you love to take your kids please share!! Check back tomorrow for a yummy summer treat!! Happy Swimming!

I love quiet books. When I was little, my mom had quiet books for us to play with during church. I loved them. Last year while I was pregnant I decided to make my own book. I found some templates on pintrest and viola I had my own quiet book! I printed the templates from Oopsey Daisy blog here . Here is what my quiet books looks like! Cover Alphabet is inside for the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Tree The truck holds the Ice cream   I love watching Sadie playing with the book. I had to tell myself that it is ok if it isn't perfect. Your kids will love it no matter what! To check out more Quiet Book ideas check out my pintrest board Quiet Books : Don't Forget to follow me on Facebook! Nap Time Creations Check back tomorrow for ways to keep your kids busy! Happy Monday

This last weekend we had a blast going camping at Cherry Hills and Swimming at Cowabunga Bay! It was a great start to a fabulous summer! I am, however, grateful that we did a trial run of camping with Sadie. She slept horribly, was a little cranky and I learned that I need to pack more thoroughly! I have come up with a list of needed items to have for baby. Clothes Outfits Pj's Swimsuit and towel Blankets (3) Towel and washcloth Shampoo Lotion Formula Bottles Spoons Baby Food Pack and Play Sippy Cups Diapers Wipes toys bibs I also have some camping gear that not everyone has but I would recommend getting:  Formula Divider  Camping High Chair (total life saver). If you don't have a high chair a bumbo will work also! If you are looking for a list of what to pack your self as well than check out Happier Happenings blog ! Also for more Ideas check out my Pintrest Board: Check back on Monday for my quiet book ideas! ...

I love watching Sadie grow during this first year. She is getting bigger and bigger. I have found different ways to document your little bambino growing as well! A monthly picture! Here are some of the different ideas that I have found: One outfit all at different times Add what they have accomplished during that month Or just how old they are! If you don't want to paint one wall in your house chalkboard, then you can paint a cupboard door, like I did! I have also seen scrapbook paper with the month, a post-it, alphabet letters above the head, and much more! Check out my Pintrest board for more ideas on baby bumps and monthly pictures here ! Follow me on twitter @NapTimeCreate Check back tomorrow for Weekend family fun ideas!

I love my iPhone! I can't believe I have gone so long without it! I had an Android which had apps that I liked on it, but when I got my new phone there was so much to choose from! So I have made a list of my top five favorite apps! Instagram! Who doesn't love Instagram! I love how I can change the filters, use text, and share with Twitter and Facebook through Instagram! Not only that but I can upload them to my photo book. Which leads me to... Shutterfly! They are so convient. I can take pictures and automatically upload them to my Shutterfly account! I can get on the computer whenever I want and I am set to work on my family album.  My Baby/My pregnancy. Baby Center is a life saver especially for this first time mom. It tracks my baby growth and what I should be expecting next. It has reminders for doctors appointments and what I should be looking for in my baby! I love it! This one is for mostly women, a Period tracker. I don't know about anyone el...

I love play doh, I have since I was a kid! (I smashed it in my moms carpet once) I love the feel the smell  and the bright colors! I found a recipe to make homemade play doh! Here it is: 2 Cups Flour 4 tsp. cream of tartar 2 Cups water 1 Cup salt 2 Tbsp oil Cook over medium heat, stir constantly. As mixture thickens and is too hard to stir, remove from heat and pan and kneed. divide and add food coloring   When it came out of the pan! It was so simple to make! What also makes this fun is PVC pipe to roll out, tongue depressors to cut and cookie cutters.  I keep it in a tupperware container to keep it from drying out.

Sorry I haven't posted for a while. We have been busy this week and to boot it has been nice weather (which in Utah changes hourly).  I have the best Ideas for Sun-shining Day!  Blow bubbles. Dollar store has bubbles also you can homemake them. Recipe Here. Sidewalk Chalk. Again the dollar store has them and who doesn't love a colorful driveway Eat outside. Make lunch, a snack and go out and eat it. Soak up that Vitamin D. Do a scavenger hunt. List below. Ride bikes. Go to the park. When it is warmer have a water fight Right now at Thanksgiving point is the Tulip Festival. Fly a Kite Read a book outside. If any of you have anymore Ideas Please Share!

Every morning I tell myself just be a little bit better than yesterday! What a stretching goal that is! I have found there are 10 little things that can help. You may do one or you may want to do them all! Play with your children! I can not tell you how much my mood changes when I am on the floor playing with Sadie Do the dishes. A clean kitchen sink makes all the difference Make your bed. I love having my bed made and I have to choose everyday whether I am going to make it or not. I love having all my pillows on the bed looking so perfect Get ready for the day! Nothing beats feeling like a beauty queen when your are getting ready for the day. Read a book that uplifts you! The library is full of books (and is free), neighbors, friends, family all have books that are waiting to be read. Go for a walk. The saying, "Endorphines make you happy, and happy people don't shoot their husbands," is so totally true! I go for a walk and life is better and I don't want to ...

I don't know about you, but for us the wind is blowing out side! In the words of Winnie the Pooh, "It's a Blustery Day!" Here are a few things you can do with your kids while you hang out inside! 1. Crayon Donuts Form   Corner Blog 2. Learn to Draw a Monster:  Expressive Monkey 3. For those who have babies this is a great site:  Learn with play at Home 4. Make your own stamps. Foam Shape Stickers and bottle caps 5. Playdough Mats:  Planet of the Apels Other things you can do: 6. Let your child take pictures. It will be great seeing what your child sees through their eyes. 7. Do a in Home Scavenger Hunt (Below for the items.) 8. Make a Fort 9. Bake Cookies, cupcakes, or cinnamon Rolls 10. Write a story with you child, dress up and act it out! Happy Blustery day!