Tech for Tots: Evolution of the Oregon Trail
>>> 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
Family Portrait
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
How to Make Homemade HEART Apple Chips
Yummy! A crunchy, sweet Valentine’s Day treat that won’t earn your kids a trip to the dentist – what a delicious, simple and healthy afternoon treat these were! Package ‘em up pretty and I think they’ll make a lovely gift for someone special. Apple chips are about a gazillion dollars per bag at my grocery store so this is a super frugal snack to … Continue reading How to Make Homemade HEART Apple Chips
How to get your kid to LOVE nature: Ornithology 101
What do you get when you combine a snowy morning, tons of sunflower seeds and our very first non-fiction book checked out from kiddie section at the library? The Pebble First Guide to Songbirds A very happy Claire spent the morning counting birds at our feeder and marveling that her feathered friends had their very own book! Is she too young to begin studying for … Continue reading How to get your kid to LOVE nature: Ornithology 101
Valentine’s Day Wreath Toddler Style
Crafty Claire strikes again! There is a poofy, pink and very glittery wreath on my front door. It’s fab. ((Did I mention the glitter?)) I’m thinking everyone needs a wreath like this on their front door. And I’m sure this is proof that I’ve been sniffing too much polyurethane while finishing our staircase. Three stairs down and at eleven to go…I’m sure there will be lots … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Wreath Toddler Style
Saturday Snapshot
Claire and her new favorite game, “Singing Contest.” She croons from her bed while Dan and I sit in chairs and bop along. Most of the songs consist of one word (princess, penguin, instrument or alphabet are recent favorites) repeated over and over (and over) in different monotone rhythms. She seems to have her grandmother’s “gift” for pitch. We clap as directed and smile, lots … Continue reading Saturday Snapshot
On Going Outside
Originally published Jan 2010 – the large swarth of the US covered in snow got me thinking about this post. We’re enjoying our own snow with mini-snowmen and copious amounts of cocoa. Want to know my thoughts on outdoor play? I consider it an absolute necessity for all children (and adults!) I read a great article recently about “Nature Deficit Disorder” and couldn’t agree more … Continue reading On Going Outside
Chalk In My Pocket 