We had a lot of snow last year in northern Virginia allowing for some snowy fun outdoors, but if you live in a snow-free area (like we do now in southern California), use cotton balls to learn and create with these cotton ball snowball math and art activities for some fun, indoor learning. My then 3-year old and 6-year old completed these and had a great time (and a full … [Read more...]
Guide to Set Up a Babysitting Co-op
What if there was a way to always know ahead of time when a babysitter would be available to watch your children? You could pre-plan doctor's appointments or cumbersome errands and always have a trusted adult to babysit. What if when you needed an hour or two to yourself, you could actually have it and not have to pay extra for a babysitter? Sound too good to be … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Recipe Round-Up
{Post by Wendy Woerner} As we near Valentine's Day, many of us are beginning to plan a special night out with our spouse and/or create unique gifts for our families. Dining out can often be expensive, so I have gathered a Valentine's Day recipe round up. These Valentine's Day recipes can be prepared at home and given as gifts. They can be served at breakfast, or used to … [Read more...]
My Will Versus Motherhood
Every day I seem to notice a new opportunity to choose my individual goals and achievement over my family. There are volunteer opportunities, opportunities for career development, and plans for income that would require realigning my family focus to the side of the spotlight. Sometimes I struggle with my will versus motherhood. I am always weighing the impact on my family of … [Read more...]
The Great PJ Elf Chase: A Christmas Eve Tradition
This is a sponsored post and it contains affiliate links. For more information please see my disclosure. What if every year you had a Christmas Eve tradition that Santa's elves surprised your children with new pajamas, but your children had to try to find them in a scavenger hunt? That is exactly the fun Christmas Eve tradition shared in The Great PJ Elf Chase: a Christmas … [Read more...]
Infant Activities for Autumn
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. I have rounded up some fall-themed infant activities. It can be hard to get crafty with the littlest ones, but this list will allow some seasonal exploration. Only do what you know your infant can handle with your supervision. Next to each one I noted what ages I think are ready to explore that activity. … [Read more...]
I Am Thankful Book For Children to Make
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. Want to teach your children to be thankful and discuss what that really means? It can be frustrating to teach this to children. We sound like broken records asking for them to "say thank you" while teaching manners. By inspiring them to reflect on what they are thankful for and documenting it, children can … [Read more...]
I am a Good Mom and a Bad Mom
The Summer I was pregnant with the twins did not hold my best mom moments. Dealing with the first trimester of a twin pregnancy was tougher than I thought it would be. I have been pregnant now 4 times. I figured I was up for the challenge of this one. My ‘I feel like I could throw up at any moment yuck' feeling hit hard around week 8, just as my oldest ended his preschool … [Read more...]
4 Original Autumn Songs and Chants for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
(This post contains affiliate links. For more information, please see my disclosure.) Children learn so much from singing songs and saying chants. I created a songs and chants resource binder to store away all the little songs I used while teaching so I could reference them during each season or unit of study. Here I have a few new autumn or fall songs for kids to fit … [Read more...]
The Compass of Values
Since you spend every day-or close to it-with your child, I would guess you value family to a great degree. Whether you know it or not, you teach that family is important and you probably hope your child will grow to value 'family' as well. Every day your mission is caring for your family. Family is our first connection to faith. Family is our compass of values. God … [Read more...]
Building a Family is Work
How do we create peace on Earth? Create peace in the hearts and minds of each child born on this planet. I truly believe if we provide a solid family foundation before we send our children off into the world, and provide soft, trusted, respectful places to land when times get tough, the world would be closer to peace than it is now. Building a family is work-hard … [Read more...]
9 Halloween Activities and Crafts for Toddlers and Up
Time for some Halloween fun! I know many families do not participate in Halloween, but I keep it "cute" for the kids with these learning activities that cover children from toddlers to preschool and early elementary. Five are my own creation and I also have shared links to other blogs that have additional ideas for you as well. I've got pumpkins, spiders, ghosts and more! … [Read more...]
I Don’t Ever Give Up
The role of motherhood has been pushed, pulled, and changed so much over the last 40 years or so that many of us wonder if we are doing it right or wrong. The way the world defines motherhood is still changing today. Mothers need to know they are important and that a mother's presence is vitally important in the lives of her children. Recently, my … [Read more...]
Patty Shukla Kids Music
It can be tough to get kids moving when you are stuck inside. Patty Shukla Kids Music is a solution for you! This will get your little ones moving-and even getting exercise-while inside. I used these when I was too sick to really keep up with my kids, or when they needed to be inside due to bad weather. … [Read more...]
Activities with Cardboard Tube Apple Trees
It can be tough to combine learning activities for multiple ages of children. As a mom of 4 where my kids ages spans from kindergarten to infants, we have to get creative to make learning time successful. You can make seven learning activities with cardboard tube apple trees. From shapes to basic math, this Fall themed kids activity grows with your child. Learning … [Read more...]
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