
9 Halloween Activities and Crafts for Toddlers and Up
Oct 1, 2013 | activities | 8 Comments
Time for some Halloween fun! I know many families do not participate in Halloween, but I keep it "cute" for the kids with these learning activities that cover children from toddlers to preschool and early elementary. Five are my own creation and I also have shared links to other blogs that have...

I Don’t Ever Give Up
Sep 16, 2013 | faith, motherhood, motivation | 6 Comments
The role of motherhood has been pushed, pulled, and changed so much over the last 40 years or so that many of us wonder if we are doing it right or wrong. The way the world defines motherhood is still changing today. Mothers need to know they are important and that a mother's presence...

Patty Shukla Kids Music
Sep 8, 2013 | activities | 2 Comments
It can be tough to get kids moving when you are stuck inside. Patty Shukla Kids Music is a solution for you! This will get your little ones moving-and even getting exercise-while inside. I used these when I was too sick to really keep up with my kids, or when they needed to be inside due to bad...

Activities with Cardboard Tube Apple Trees
Sep 5, 2013 | activities | 4 Comments
It can be tough to combine learning activities for multiple ages of children. As a mom of 4 where my kids ages spans from kindergarten to infants, we have to get creative to make learning time successful. You can make seven learning activities with cardboard tube apple trees. From shapes to basic...

Is Preschool Worth It?
Aug 18, 2013 | activities, parenting | 50 Comments
I have been asked frequently by readers, “Should I send my child to Preschool? Is preschool worth it?" Having taught Preschool and also waited to send my son to school until much later than most moms I know, I can offer a few factors to consider when deciding to homeschool or enroll your child...