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Water Beads Gone Awry {A Solution}
My oh my water beads. I love them. I really do. Some days, though, my sons are a bit too excited to play with them. Yesterday morning was one of those days. I was excited about these water beads. I had plans for them. Outside. (Ah-hem.) My 3 year old eyed them on the counter [Read On]
Kid’s Co-Op Link Up – Come & Play
With almost 200 ideas posted on this week’s link up, choosing my favorites was a difficult and daunting task because I love you all! Here are a few highlights: Creative Family Fun delivered another winner in my book. Then there was this wonderfulpost on Kara’s Classroom on what to include in a “waiting bag”. Have [Read On]
Our Spring Surprise {Kids & Gardening}
A few weeks ago we had an Earth Day Party. I was a little disappointed that the “plant a seed” activity didn’t execute as I had hoped. The kids found the bush beans seeds and scatted them throughout our yard and into the sensory bins. Yesterday I finally started to clean up the piles of [Read On]
Storytelling 101 for Children & Parents
My son will be 3 in July. His imagination is running wild. I love it but it is tough to keep up with his stories, imagination and storytelling.Honestly, storytelling is not something that comes easy to me. I have always had to work at telling stories. I thank my son for motivating me to become [Read On]
MBA Turned Mama {Ode to Motherhood}
Every once in a while, when I feel lost or ridiculously fortunate, I take a step back. I think about the people who influenced me and shaped me – for better or for worse – into the person I am today, as a mother, especially. I think about what those who are no longer with [Read On]
Book Cover Placemats {Integrating 2nd Language}
My sons take mandarin as a second language. I am always looking for ways to integrate the learning from their one hour session per week into our home. This integration can obviously be challenging given that I am certified all American girl from Maine. In short, I am learning right along side my babies, which [Read On]
MBA Mama Series {Moms & Dads, We Are Enough}
I had a totally different post scheduled to publish today but as I read it just now the topic seems silly. I have a lot of my mind this morning. I couldn’t sleep last night. I know I am not alone. I can’t stop thinking about Time’s “Are You Mom Enough?” cover. The topic Time [Read On]
Kid’s Co-Op Link Up – Come & Play
Another successful week at The Kid’s Co-Op Weekly Link Up! Here are my highlights: Sensory tray meets practical life meets recycled materials project from Z is for Zel is my kind of activity. Think Magnet’s post on Teachable Moments in the car was great! Have you been featured? Go ahead and grab our button and [Read On]
