cheap thrills (free everyday things to do with your toddler)

While Fall brings on such warm fuzzies, what it doesn't offer is free outdoor entertainment for the little rascals.  One of the biggest challenges that we parents face in the Fall/Winter time is how to keep our kids busy/entertained without being confined to our homes AND without breaking the bank.   I love the aquarium as much as any other kid, but I don't love shelling out $80+ for every visit. The simplest solution?  Make every small outing into the biggest adventure.

teddy bear picnic at emerald city theater company

Last weekend we had the pleasure of attending a Teddy Bear Picnic at the Emerald City Theater Company for a two-year-old's birthday party.  We drive by this place weekly and I automatically assumed that it was out of Liam's age range, but alas I was mistaken and we participated in a fantastic morning of adventures with a family bears who welcomed us to their picnic.