Last week we were all sick which was not fun.  That means we don't have our tree up yet.  Maybe it will happen soon though. We have be...

Last year I realized we had a lot of Christmas books.  In order to really appreciate our own books, I decided to really highlight our own bo...

Since my daughter was three years old and we read The Statue of Liberty  she has loved the Statue of Liberty.  Earlier this year we visite...

Though M is nearly 5 (October!), her handwriting is still difficult to read, even when traced.  She has another year before kindergarten, ...

I made an eclair cake with just vanilla filling years ago...long before children.  Since I wasn't sure what recipe I used then, thoug...

Our preparations for our recent visit to New York City probably began a couple years ago when I began reading to M about the Statue of Liber...

Last year we made an American flag preschool craft to celebrate Independence Day.  It turned out great, and my daughter still loves to s...

It seems that most young children are naturally collectors.  My daughter is no different.   When we were reading an issue of a High Fiv...

In December I made personalized bean bags for my children.  When I went grocery shopping, I did not really think through the beans that I p...

Now that summer is almost here and my daughter will be home from preschool, we will looking for EASY ways to fill our days.  When it's t...

Be careful.  Trying this activity will produce  Instant Giggles .  Seriously!   I took two grocery bags and cut a length of string for ...

Granted, we have only had these pop beads since Easter, but they are a HUGE hit!    They were a gift to my four year old daughter from her g...

As yesterday was the first day of spring, and my husband was away on business, I decided to give my kids something to enjoy since they have...

When I noticed that the Benefiber (possibly from my first pregnancy in 2006) was long expired, I decided it would be a fun game container. ...

Children learn shapes and colors from their toys, books, and even their clothes.  I still like to be purposeful in teaching the basic shapes...

I like to feel loved and show love, but really, it's a commercialized "holiday."  I still want to show my family love without ...

Since M began school after her third birthday, she has enjoyed playing school, especially when she finds something suitable to be a pointer....

You might remember my thoughts to make several handmade gifts for my fam ily.  Well, it was just a thought...not reality.  I still like the ...

The mornings when M does not have school sometimes drag a bit when I refuse to turn on the television.  I have found that Play-Doh is now a ...

Ages ago I saw a phonics flip book over at Activity Mom .  I made one for M thinking it was appropriate since she knew all of her sounds.  (...