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An Invitation to Play Introduction: Washing Babies
With over 10 years of child care experience in a military run daycare, public school Special Education department, as a nanny, and in private run day cares, I walked away from all of that with the thought that children do
DIY: Picture Popsicle Stick Puzzle
Gracie and Gabriel both love puzzles so I decided to add a personal touch to their puzzle collection - Picture Popsicle Stick puzzles. These puzzles are quick and easy to make and can be advance for older children or
Join Me in Breaking a World Record
On October 6th, my kids and I will be joining millions over the world to read Llama Llama Red Pajama, as part of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record.
For the past five years, Jumpstart, a national education organization, has hosted this
Photoshoot with the Cutest Cowboy
There was a sweet little cowboy running around my house this morning. Before I could catch him, he had run outside and I had ever intention of grabbing him and bringing him back in but he looked so cute
Bride and Groom Magnetic Dolls Tutorial
Tomorrow, we have a wedding to go to. It seems like lately we have been going to lots of weddings. Afterwards, Gracie plays "wedding" for weeks. Knowing this, using the same method from the magnetic farm animals tutorial and these
Do It Yourself: Magnetic Farm Animal Play
I have been working on making busy bags for both of my kids. Busy bags are just bags filled with nonelectronic toys that keep their minds active and their hands busy. Some activities are appropriate for quiet church or
Homemade Bath Paint – Just $.19 to Make!
I love bath time because it can be a time for my kids to experiment where the "mess" is contained. In the past, I have bought bath paints for them to use and while the kids loved them -
Sensory Play Area: Construction Zone
Keeping little ones busy and not bored can be difficult at times so I am always on the lookout for new ideas. Pinterest has become my new love for finding fun new things to keep my little ones busy.
Summer Fun: Playfoam Giveaway {Ends 8/10}
Being a former teacher, I find that I look at everyday life as what can my children learn from that day. I believe in getting dirty and playing hard. I believe in crashing into bed dog tired because you learned
What A Month July Has Been!
The end of June through July ends up being my family's busiest month of the year. This year my husband and I went with our church's teens and singles on a youth group camping trip into the South Dakota Badlands.
