What Works for Us: Infant Sleeping
In coming weeks, I will be sharing with you what has worked for us at certain times in our journey as parents. I am not advocating that what we have done is necessarily right for other people (because every family…
Vertical Writing with Window Crayons
Writing on a vertical surface provides great fine-motor practice and helps a young child learn how to correctly hold a writing utensil. It is hard to improperly hold a crayon at that angle! On my latest Target trip, I lingered in the…
Potty Treats, anyone?
We used these organic lollipopsfor potty treats for Big Brother (he has been potty-trained for about 2 months now) as well as other occasions that call for a little bribery or rewarding…like when we were trying to get him to smile…
Help! We’re tired of grilled cheese and hotdogs!
I am a terrible lunch-maker. We eat the same things every few days (or at least it feels that way). And when I absolutely can’t take another bite of grilled cheese, we get in the car and pickup drive-through (usually…
A Lesson Learned: Each Word is a Gift
It’s humbling to hear phrases you use (and their implied tones) from the mouth of your child. Big Brother is a little parrot. He repeats nearly everything he hears. Just yesterday I heard him say numerous phrases I use (and didn’t…
Show-and-Share Saturday: Rainbow Fish Lantern
I love this adorable idea from Learning Parade using the book The Rainbow Fish . I probably wouldn’t attempt this with Big Brother (since he is only 2 1/2), but it would be a great activity for an older child. Do…
Don’t Call Me Crabby!
I’ve been a landlocked girl all my life. The only time we get to go to the beach is on a major vacation. I’m not really up to speed on the differences between aquatic animals. So, now I’ll ask you…what…
Weekend Giveaway: Chore Chart
Earlier this week I posted how to make a “Save, Spend, Give” Coin Bank. Well, here is the perfect solution to organizing your child’s chores! This chore chart was designed as a fun way to remind children to complete everyday…
SandDough
Big Brother is very sensory sensitive and sometimes has a hard time with new textures, so this coarse version of playdough was great for him! It is super easy and takes less than 10 minutes to make. We just used…
Safety Scissors Sea
I just got our Melissa & Doug safety scissors (70% off) I ordered last week and thought we would try them out. We’ve never attempted cutting before and let me tell you…Big Brother is NOT a fan. After about 30 seconds…
MAKE IT: Save, Spend, Give Bank
I recently wrote a guest post on Money Saving Mom about whether or not to give your child an allowance. In short, I suggested giving an allowance (or commission…whatever you want to call it) for certain chores while others were…
Octopus O
Here’s what you’ll need to make your Octopus O: blue, orange, and green construction paper, a marker, scissors, glue, and googly eyes. 1. Trace your child’s hands on orange paper (orange for “o”). 2. Cut them out as well as…
Flashlight Fun for Baby
I’ve debated whether or not to post this because it was kind of a flop for us…but I finally decided that perhaps somebody else’s baby would enjoy this more than my baby did. :) Here’s what you’ll need: A flashlight!…
Beach Scene
I am feeling a bit beach-deprived. For the first summer in several years, we haven’t gone to visit my brother in North Carolina and therefore have not gotten to enjoy the sun and sand at Myrtle Beach, SC. :( So…
A Lesson Learned: Bad Habits
I haven’t been able to fall asleep easily lately and my mind tends to wander in those moments. I was pondering some of my “bad habits” and seeing them through the eyes of my children. Two things that my kids…
Show-and-Share Saturday: Sandpaper Sand Castle
Kara from Little Learners Lounge came up with this adorable idea of creating castles out of sandpaper. A perfect no-mess craft for toddlers and preschoolers alike! Head on over here and take a look!
Water Wagon
Our small group at church wanted to do something as a sort of outreach in the community. I don’t know about where you live, but it has been HOT here. Really hot. Like record-breaking hot. So, we decided we would…