DIY Sensory Bottles from Baby Bottles
Jan 18, 2012 | activities | 12 Comments
I was first introduced to DIY sensory bottles when I worked in a daycare center. These sensory toys are very easy to make, are great for older kids to help make, and can be made in a variety of sizes. If you do not drink bottled water, you can use baby bottles. I have both a "wet"...
Bath Time Activities
Jan 7, 2012 | activities, quick tip | 0 Comments
I have heard from some parents that the less toys they have in the tub the better they like it, because they just want baths to be quick. I think giving kids some fun bath time activities can make bath time time that I get to sit for a bit. How often in your day do you get to take a...
Crash Course in Child Development: Toddlers
Jan 5, 2012 | parenting | 11 Comments
We have made it through the sleepless nights of infancy, the milestones of crawling and first steps, and now, just as we have a nap schedule in place and a plan of attack for errands, the toddler stage begins! I know I needed a crash course in child development toddlers edition during the years of...
Easy Dinner: Foil Packet Meal
Jan 4, 2012 | homemaking | 4 Comments
Although meal time is not always stress-free in our house (reference the picky eaters posts), it is a time that we are all seated together, facing each other, without any distractions...except for the picky eaters! Make getting to the table together tonight simple with the easy dinner: foil...
Moms Have Goals Too
Jan 2, 2012 | homemaking, motherhood, motivation | 0 Comments
When I say I am a stay-at-home mom, I get the feeling that people assume I have no skills. I remember sitting with some fellow military spouses before any of us had children. We were talking about our "work" experiences. Even though I and two other spouses had teaching experience, whenever I tried...
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