The holidays are a special time, especially for children. As adults, it’s the simple memories that we hold most dear. I don’t remember many of the gifts I received over the years, but I do remember things like hot cocoa by the fire, making snow angels in the yard, decorating the tree with Grandma’s hand-sewn ornaments and laughing with glee... READ MORE >
The holiday season is upon us! It is so easy to get hooked into the commercial side of buying all kinds of stuff, eating too many not-so-good-for-you goodies, and going to lots of parties! Of course, it is wonderful and fun to get together with friends and family, but it is also important to take some time to plan and... READ MORE >
This is a great project for kids of any age. It can be used as a Halloween decoration and then kept for those occasions when you may need a tool to help your child learn about tattling. If your child has developed a habit of tattling too much, you can redirect him or her to the tattle monster. This tissue... READ MORE >
Now that school is back in session, chances are your kids will get sick every now and again. For those times when they are not so sick that they are flat in bed but need to still stay home and rest, here are a few quiet time activities that will keep your under-the-weather, lonely child amused. Buttons and/ or noodles... READ MORE >
It’s August! There are several more weeks of summer vacation left, but it would be a good idea to assess your summer and make yourself a “bucket list.” A bucket list is a list of dreams and ideas of all the things you hope to do this summer. Here are just a few examples for you to choose from, but... READ MORE >
The woods are in full bloom and the animals are busy. Just hanging outside leads towards a strong appreciation and love for nature. It helps us want to learn how to take care of our earth. Here is a big list of fun and easy things that you can do to help Mother Nature stay green! After you do all... READ MORE >
This is a fun memory game that is perfect for a long car ride or a rainy day. The game doesn’t need any materials other than a few willing folks of any age who want to play! It can be played once or over and over again. I read somewhere that this game has been around for as long as... READ MORE >
Like the artist Joseph Cornell, you can put together a box with objects that have special meaning. Collect a variety of small items that you find beautiful, curious, or unique. You could have a theme to your box such as the school year that is about to end, a trip, someone you admire, or favorite things you found on s... READ MORE >
I just discovered a wonderful book called Life is a Verb by Patty Dign. It is a beautiful, fun and brilliant book with the goal to help the reader along a path to live more intentionally and mindfully. It is packed full of colorful and creative pictures, quotes, activities and stories to encourage and guide discovery. It is not written... READ MORE >
Spring is on the horizon; what a wonderful time to spend time outside in nature. A forested area, a park, or even your own yard and neighborhood are full of new and delightful sights, sounds and smells. With spring come baby leaves, fresh air, bountiful colors, busy birds and the scurry of many animals preparing for the arrival of young... READ MORE >
