With the bitterly cold weather we've been doing a few more things inside. (Read - experiments!) I'm sharing a fun one today. It's called Shy Blue...
Shy Blue science experiment
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Jax – a snow day treat
Jan 21, 2015
Have you ever made Jax? Oh, it is delicious and only takes a fresh snowfall and some maple syrup to make. Well, I guess a bowl, a spoon, and someone...
Valentine’s Day Sun Catchers
Jan 21, 2015
A very simple, fun craft involving hearts, a little scissor work and creative coloring/drawing is on tap today. It's a bright, sunny day here, and...
A Mom’s Morning Routine
Jan 19, 2015
Have you noticed that every Monday I've been trying to bring you a mom-centered post? I am all for sharing ideas for our kiddos, but I think we need...
Indoor Letter Hopscotch
Jan 16, 2015
The nice thing about having a large set of foam letters as well as a small set, is that you can play indoor letter hopscotch by making dice with the...
Ice ornaments
Jan 13, 2015
I don't know about where you are, but in my area it is sooooo cold! Cold enough for people to be doing those experiments you hear about every winter...
Be Intentional about Playtime
Jan 12, 2015
Last week I invited you to join me in making our lives a little more positive, being more prepared for each day. More 'intentional' if you will....
Taken by Surprise
Jan 9, 2015
Have you ever been taken by surprise by life? Sometimes you think you have everything under control and one little thing happens and - poof! -...
The New Beginning
Jan 7, 2015
Starting the New Year like a New Beginning In past years I printed out the little forms for everyone to fill out on New Year's Day and this year was...
how did that year end? (or Happy New Year)
Jan 1, 2015
Happy New Year! Ahem...The holidays were different this year. If you are following along on Facebook, you'll know our family came down with the flu...
{on being} A Better Mom
Dec 15, 2014
It’s not hard to decide what you want your life to be about. What’s hard is figuring out what you are willing to give up in order to do the things...
Accomplishments
Dec 12, 2014
How do you feel when one of your kids accomplishes something? Do you shout it from the mountain tops or quietly revel in pride? Do you fear gushing...