I hope no one is getting tired of all our Valentine’s crafts – I have a few more to post! This idea came from the Feb 2011 issue of Family Fun (great magazine, I dog-ear at least 10 pages each issue which is my criteria for keeping a magazine subscription). I did run into some issues with the cornstarch glue. It seems I’m not the … Continue reading Tugging on Heart Strings
Welcome to those folks coming over from Apartment Therapy’s OhDeeDoh — how exciting to get a mention on one of my favorite websites! I hope you enjoy the Valentine’s Day Apple Chips and visit for a while. Thanks for stopping by! For more Valentine’s Day ideas check out the wreath my craft toddler made and our heart shaped bird-seed ornaments (because our feathered friends need love too). Continue reading Howdy Folks!
I strongly believe play is the most important learning a three year old can be doing. That said, I have a kid who is endlessly curious about letters and writing (and books obviously). Claire quickly learned all the sounds in our alphabet over the summer (short sounds for the vowels) and now I’ve introduced the letter names. I didn’t follow any formal program — … Continue reading Lil’ Letter Caper
I wrote shortly after Christmas about Claire’s excitement after receiving a digital camera for Christmas from her Aunt Nikki and Uncle Matt. I finally got around to taking a look at what she’s been photographing and I laughed out loud at many of the images and marveled over the beauty of the “everyday” she captured. I’d like to think I was looking through her … Continue reading Through Her Eyes
Hi folks! I’ve moved the whole kit and kaboodle over to my own domain. Come on and visit at http://www.chalkinmypocket.com Continue reading WE’VE MOVED!
>>> Regina has cholera. Would you like to push on or rest for three days? If you’re a child of the 80’s, I’m sure this game has a place in your heart. I remember vying for computer time amongst my fellow classmates intent on guiding my wagon full of family west to the promised land. I was so excited to purchase the newer version complete … Continue reading Tech for Tots: Evolution of the Oregon Trail
Claire has been drawing these fantastic people for a couple of weeks and I just had to share this family portrait she did. I especially love her mohawk hairstyles and the carefully chosen hair colors. Can you tell that we are all wearing shoes? I (on the left there) am even wearing my glasses! I’ll have to post more of these, they are just cracking … Continue reading Family Portrait
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