Spring is finally here! It does not yet look or feel like it, but it’s here and brings with it all kinds of activities you can do with the littles. While you are waiting for warm and dry weather, you have an opportunity to get the little ready. You can talk about flowers, weather changes,…
The Top 7 Reasons Why You Will Love “ Macaroni ”
There are many things my little Aaron loves in life. A couple of the top rated to date are music (which most of you already know) and macaroni (in any shape, form and flavor). It goes without saying that these things have a way of making him drop everything that he’s doing and getting him…
The Benefits of Consistently Exposing Children To Music
Can you go back to a time where music had a positive effect on you? How did it make you feel? Where did your mind go? How did you carry it with you everyday? For me: In college the art of stepping was such a physical release for me — music and sound made with…
Tips: 10 Ways to Strengthen Weak Wrists
Six months into homeschooling Aaron-Ethan (now 2 yrs 8 months..sigh) and I’m still quite astounded by the things that I learn about him. In a previous post, Homeschool Tot School vs Nursery School, I mention that one of the pros of homeschooling is having focused attention on your child’s strengths and weaknesses. It reminds me…
3 Craft Uses for Toilet Paper Rolls
Toilet paper rolls have been a hot commodity in my house! BUT, not for the reasons you would be thinking right about now. While toilet tissue is a necessity to every home, the biggest reward is the cardboard roll you get at the end. Who knew? The crafts that can come from toilet rolls are plenty, but I’m sticking…