My friends over at Learning Resources sent me this Preschool Pop Games Bundle to play with the kids. The minute it came in the door, the kids were anxious to dive in and give it a try. The way it is packaged is unlike any other game we have so it added to their curiosity. …
DIY Spa Day Guest Post by Michelle Pino, a Spa Manager at Skana in upstate New York Spa experiences are so relaxing and rejuvenating, but not everyone has the time or the budget to indulge in a spa getaway. However, an at home spa experience is a great ay to ease stress and relax. A spa …
Here’s a time saving tip…I’m obsessed with quotes and I’m also obsessed with Pinterest so it is no coincidence that I’ve stumbled upon subway art printables that so many awesome bloggers offer for FREE. I have a 5X7 frame near my kitchen that I like to put them in and I change it often (once …
Your child’s name is often the first word that he will learn to recognize, read, and spell. It may even be the word that helps him make connections about letters making sounds and letters making words. Usually, the first letter of his own name is what he identifies first. “N for Natalie! M for Mom! …
Here are a few tips for Organizing Kids’ Keepsakes. Are you accumulating a LOT of school work, art projects, or other masterpieces that your Mama heart just can’t bear to toss? I have a big box from Ikea that sits in my hall closet. When M or G create something adorable (which is ALL the …
Making Your Child Feel Special I think that one of the hardest parts of being a mom to many (because I DO consider three to be “many” children in the house!) is taking time to make sure each one feels special and loved. Of course the words we say are daily reminders, but sometimes it’s …
I love our personalized growth chart and keepsake (ours is from Petite Lemon)! It is so fun to look back and remember how small they were when they were 2 and to think about the year they had that huge growth spurt. When we were measuring and marking our heights, I realized that you can be …
I recently posted a list of boy activities that active boys would love (girls love them too). So I thought it was only fair to put together a list of activities that girls will be excited to try (and of course boys too). Girl Games Get Creative with Paint Clothes Pins Magic Rocks Princess Dot Marker …
I’m frequently asked to recommend activities or games for active boys. Here’s a collection of boy games and activities that your boys will love (girls love them too)! These indoor and outdoor activities will get them moving, spark their creativity, and challenge their minds. Boy Games Make a Super Hero City Get creative …
This giveaway is now closed. Scroll down for an AMAZING deal on tickets! Need a date night? How about 2 tickets to ANN on Broadway! ANN is a no-holds-barred portrait of Ann Richards, the legendary governor of Texas. This hilarious new play brings us face to face with a captivating character bigger than the state …
Do you give your kids chores? Do they earn an allowance or are they paid on commission? There are many viewpoints and opinions about these issues. Some people believe children should do chores just to help their family and not to earn money. Others believe children need to earn money to learn lessons on spending …
This giveaway is now closed. Have you heard of The Reading Lesson? It is a phonics based, step by step reading program for parents and teachers to use to teach basic reading skills such as how to decode words. I’ve just started Lesson 1 with N. It focuses on letters and letter …