The summer of 2020 was such a bust! Almost everything was closed or cancelled due to Covid-19 and we were pretty much trapped at home with nowhere to go. This summer though, we are making up for all the lost fun, and calling it the “Summer of Yes!” NOW, I want to make EVERY summer…
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Story Time started at 10:30. I hurried to get my 18 month old into the stroller, hustled to the library, and found a nice spot on the carpet. Other moms shyly smiled back at me as we placed our toddlers in our laps waiting for the librarian to ring the bell to start. Phew, we…
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I always try to sneak in a little learning without my kids noticing. They are very active boys but I can usually get them to sit and paint with watercolors. I started creating “mystery paintings” for them. As they get older I have adapted them to fit their academic level. Try this crayon resist activity…
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The last day of school can be just as exciting for parents as it is for kids. It marks the end of packing lunches, rushing out of the house in the morning, and nagging kids to finish homework. As a former classroom teacher, the last day of school was better than Christmas. Why not make…
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I get this comment all the time. From the older man in the grocery store aisle, to the librarian at the library or the cashier at check out. And to tell the truth, with three little boys, yes, my hands are full, and actually overflowing. I don’t know how to respond to this comment. Should…
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When my cousin told me she was pregnant I was beyond excited. She and I grew up playing house together and she is about as close as a sister as one can get. Her baby isn’t due until August but I am already in love. When she mentioned having a shower I instantly jumped on…
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My kids love magnetic toys but I love them even more because of how easy they are to clean up.
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For young girls in the 80s like myself, rainbows were everything! Rainbow Bright influenced our styles and early on we learned that ROYGBIV could add wonders to a crayon drawing.
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A few weeks ago I texted a good friend but didn’t hear back from her that day. This isn’t really unusual because as moms we have all been there.
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After the birth of my third son, I had officially clinched the title of “Boy Mom” and there was no turning back.
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