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Rad Dad Project: standing  desks for tots!

Rad Dad Project: standing desks for tots!

Our first blog of the new year (that started over 3 weeks ago – yikes!) is a Rad Dad Project that was inspired by one of the fastest growing trends of 2017 – standing desks! J wanted to build a standing desk for himself (that blog will come later this year), but like the sweet man that he is, he was more inspired to build the girls a fun and kid friendly standing desk first. The ultimate goal was to create a good learning and creative workspace with storage for supplies and materials as well as different modes/areas for learning and art. In one of his most creative designs yet, J incorporated a mutli-functional tabletop, a magnetic backboard, AND a whiteboard. He built it as a double desk top because, you know…twins ;) And he also designed it so it can be easily disassembled and moved since we frequently move (because, you know…ARMY).

our first garden!

our first garden!

I am notorious for my black thumb, which is why it was surprising to everyone, especially me, when I decided that I wanted to try my hand at a garden this summer. It all started when my Mom sent the girls a little seed starting kit in early spring. It came in an egg carton …
(staying the f in…) big kid beds! part 2

(staying the f in…) big kid beds! part 2

This week I'll be talking about how we got the girls to actually transition into sleeping in these awesome teepee big kid beds.  One of the most interesting things about parenting twins is the fact that even though they (in our case) look exactly alike - their personalities are entirely different.  I think I expected that and I …
building teepee big kid beds! part 1

building teepee big kid beds! part 1

This will be a two part blog - this week I'll be sharing pics and notes on how J built the girls AWESOME big kid beds, and next week, I'll talk more about the process of getting them to actually sleep (and stay asleep) in them. New Year new big kid beds!  CONFESSION: We actually moved the …
mini rogue rack: functional family fitness part 2

mini rogue rack: functional family fitness part 2

To kick off Part 2 of our Mini Rogue Rack: Functional Family Fitness blog, I thought I’d give you some details about the finishing touches of this rad rack. When all was said and done, J actually built this rack in a weekend, but it did take a little longer to finish with painting and …
mini rogue rack: functional family fitness part 1

mini rogue rack: functional family fitness part 1

This will be a two part blog – this week I’ll be talking about our philosophy on how fitness keeps our family functional and how J built this rad kid’s version of our Rogue Fitness Power Rack. I’m not necessarily huge on New Years resolutions, but a new year is certainly a good time to …
build-your-own Star Wars ships

build-your-own Star Wars ships

http://www.scoutandindiana.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_7343.m4v   http://www.scoutandindiana.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/IMG_7344.m4v Today, on the opening day of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, I thought I'd take you back for a little #FBF to last year's epic Star Wars return.  We love Star Wars in this house - Jon and I grew up with it and so obviously last year we waited …