Bing! Bang! Boom! Homemade Instruments and Noisemakers
I know I’m one lucky lady — I can work around the house or in the garden by myself for a while and Claire happily entertains herself building contraptions and musical instruments. I’m very, VERY thankful for such an independent kid. One morning, I was weeding my neglected garden and heard some serious banging coming from the family room. I peeked around the corner to … Continue reading Bing! Bang! Boom! Homemade Instruments and Noisemakers
Sunset over the Atlantic Ocean…on the East Coast of the US!
Whoa! Who thought an Atlantic sunset was possible from the east coast? We’re celebrating summer in Cape Cod, collecting shells, fishing and doing LOTS of bike riding. The paved bikeways are incredible, moving Claire up to a geared bike helped us have the most amazing adventure. Continue reading Sunset over the Atlantic Ocean…on the East Coast of the US!
Do eagle chicks chirp and peep?
You too can spend your morning gawking at your computer screen, ooohing and aaahhhhing as mama eagle feeds her chicks. The amazing webcam has been set up by Pennsylvania Game Commission’s website. This is the eagle who was all over the news a few weeks ago, thousands tuned in to watch her stoically sit on her eggs while the snow rose higher and higher. The … Continue reading Do eagle chicks chirp and peep?
Valentine’s Morning: Strawberry Heart Surprise Pancakes
It’s Valentine’s Day, but these pancakes are a sweet surprise for any morning! Pour your batter onto griddle and press a strawberry into the “raw” side before flipping, wait a few seconds and press again. The more the strawberry is embedded in the pancake, the more it will look like a heart. Bon Appetit! //assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js Continue reading Valentine’s Morning: Strawberry Heart Surprise Pancakes
Marbled Paper Valentine’s Cards
I am so delighted by these process-oriented Valentine’s cards created for Claire’s beloved classmates! We made some marbled paper with shaving cream and liquid watercolors, Claire wrote sweet notes on scrap paper and then together, we folded the whole thing into a simple origami heart envelope.
For Ma…
A beautiful bench to site and admire her garden, love this! Continue reading For Ma…
Valentine’s Day Activity Round Up
Looking for some unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s day? I’ve rounded up my favorites from the archives, enough to celebrate through the entire month of February with your little sweeties – go on, make memories! {1} Spray Painted Valentines {2} DIY Heart Stampers Made with Building Blocks {3} Tissue Paper Heart Collage on our Glass Back Door {4} Hanging Yarn Heart Ornaments {5} Tissue … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Activity Round Up
Chalk In My Pocket 