Mercedes Macdonald

I grew up in SLC, Utah, where I met my husband of 7 years. After graduating with an education degree, I taught 5th grade for two years before we moved to Minnesota for work and had a little girl named Leiden. I stay at home with her now and play the day away. Our families
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BS, Elementary Education, University of Utah 2003

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  • 9 Months of Pregnancy Week by Week: Week 1
    What's happening with mom, baby, and dad during week 1 of pregnancy.
  • Rabbit Season: My Thoughts on the Pests that Live in Our Yard
    Thoughts on the rabbits in our yard that make pests of themselves by eating every new-plant-green-shoot that comes out of the ground.
  • History of Fondue
    This article talks about the history of the different kinds of fondue.
  • Having a Fondue Party
    Wonderful cheese, savory broths, chocolate-it's hard to go wrong with a fondue party. Here are the basics.
  • How to Move Your Toddler Out of the Crib and Into a Big Bed
    Change in general can be difficult for toddlers, and often much more so when the change directly affects them. This article gives some ideas about how to introduce and stick to the 'big bed' with as much time as you need to give your toddler.
  • How to Choose a Bed for Your Toddler
    This article will give you some guidelines for narrowing your choices of beds down and eventually purchasing the bed that's right for your toddler. Here are some things to think about when looking at beds.
  • Spring is Here: The Best Ways to Enjoy the Season While You Can
    Spring is such a wonderful time of year, and in many climates, it is very fleeting, so enjoy it while it lasts. Here are some suggestions for making the most of spring time.
  • Mother's Day Crafts for Small Children
    This article gives five ideas for young children to make for mom-with an adult's help, of course.
  • How to Spend More Time with Your Family
    If you're like many families, you wish you could have more time to spend together and keep those family bonds tight. The good news is, you can. With a little effort and planning, you can spend some quality time with your family each week.
  • How to Buy Toys for Your Young Toddler
    Toys come in so many sizes, shapes, themes, and colors. Look for toys that will offer your child benefits beyond just "It's so cute!". Look for toys that will also teach.
  • How to Blow Eggs for Easter
    Blown eggs are real eggs that have had the yolk and whites blown out of the egg while keeping the egg itself intact. The following guide will walk you through the process.
  • How to Fly with a Toddler
    Small children travel best when they are comfortable. This could entail many things, but for most, it means having food, drink, something entertaining, a way to move a bit, a way to rest a bit, and practice being in a small space.

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