have you ever read a blog that just warms you up inside and puts that small smile on your face? that was me the first time i visted the Little Moments blog. Heather has a way of writing that just takes you in. Some of my favorite posts are: Puddle Hunting, Legos are Meant to …
Fingerpaint Fail from the Fit Kids Clubhouse
Ms. Liz from the Fit Kids Clubhouse always puts a smile on my face. i’m not sure why that is… there’s just this overall happy feel to her blog. here are a few of the my favorite clubhouse kids activities: Clubhouse Mail: Hugs for Grandma, Clubhouse Bubbles: Just Exhale, and Clubhouse Tray: 3D Art. ~andie Today I am totally …
halloween candy buyback
i just know that my little lego pirate is going to rake in tons of candy this year. there’s no way we’re eating all of it. but what do you do with it? source simple. visit Halloween Candy Buy Back and find a dentist near you that’s participating in a buyback program. that’s where you give …
Pumpkin Lacing from Inspiration Laboratories
Does your child love pumpkins as much as my son does? Every time he sees a pumpkin, he points it out. I decided to use his love for pumpkins in a fine motor activity. Pumpkin lacing was born. Materials orange, green, and black felt (I purchased one piece of each color for 23 …
in {her} shoes…Susan
Why Pink? Find out below. What is the most challenging part of being the type of mom you are? I never thought I’d give birth to a child. After years of infertility, several surgeries, and a miscarriage, Sarah was born as I turned forty. She was seven weeks premature weighing 3 lbs. 6 oz. Sarah …
Toilet Paper Halloween Pumpkin Buddies
When my oldest was in elementary school, I was a room mother. For holiday parties, I always got to have fun planning the craft. This is what we made for her Halloween craft in 5th grade. Aren’t they cute? They’re made out of toilet paper!!! So I thought we’d resurrect the project and make some more toilet paper …
Finding Letters in Nature from at The Pleasantest Thing
Carolyn from The Pleasantest Thing has so many great ideas that can be done inside and out, but she has some of the best nature-based activities that i’ve found. her blog has a wonderfully fresh feel to it that instantly makes me smile. find some of her great fall posts here: Fall Sensory Bin: Squirrel Play, Fall Guess …
Toddler Sensory Bottles from Two Big Two Little
i can relate to tricia from Two Big Two Little in that she’s the mother of mixed ages. i have a preschooler and a teen, which can cause chaos at times. it’s neat for me to be able to see another mom do the same activity with both children, despite the age gap. see what i mean …
Monster Cookies for Kids
Want a simple way to make a fun treat for Halloween? Look no further! Cooking with kids allows an opportunity to explore math and have fun. Making these monster cookies does just that, while offering time for bonding and a yummy treat afterward. My kids love monster books (and pretending to be monsters.) …
in {her} shoes…Joyce
today’s guest blogger is one of my bestest friends in the whole, wide, rotating sphere that we call earth. i mean. seriously. she’s pure awesomeness. if you haven’t been to her blog, Childhood Beckons, here are a few of her posts that are my faves: 30 Jokes Your Kids Will Love, Chuckin’ Pumpkin Painting, and …