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new for us friday: fine motor FUN with stamp markers
Ever since Owen was teeny and couldn’t manage to figure out the tripod grip (the fancy name for the proper way to hold a pencil or pen), I’ve been on ...
new for us friday: the red apple taste test
This New For Us Friday we’re sharing a simple—but fun!—experiment of sorts. It’s a little ‘learning-in-the-kitchen’ meets ‘science experiment’ meets ‘problem-solver’, all in the name of those round and juicy ...
disney social media moms celebration: 5 life lessons learned
I am over the moon to share all that I learned at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, but it just cannot be done in a single post. So today, ...
new for us friday: the grapple
We were totally due for some new-for-us foods around here, after our handful of awesome, new-for-us games, thanks to Toy Fair, Easter, and the kids’ new allowance. Which (eeeee!) I ...
new for us friday: NEW at camden yards (& giveaway!)
This New For Us Friday I did something that really made my husband jealous. I got a behind-the-scenes look at the new and exciting things going on at Camden Yards, ...
new for us friday: teachmama.com channel
This New For Us Friday is a quickie little something fun and new for us that we’re really excited about. Though I’ve thrown a handful of videos up on the ...
new for us friday: SitterScout = more ME time!
Parenting is a pretty hard gig. A very hard gig. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it every day because it’s so true. Anyone who tells you otherwise is ...
meet THE melissa of melissa & doug!
Is there really a Melissa? And if there’s a real Melissa, is there a real Doug? Do they really make toys? And if they’re real people–do they have kids? Do ...
new for us friday: gem jars 2.0
This New For Us Friday I’m sharing a new and improved version of one of the best things we’ve ever invited into our home: gem jars. We introduced Maddy, Owen, ...
rich, diverse digital resources for learning: PBS LearningMedia
So many times–without thinking–I look to those old standbys when I am searching for information on the web. Whether it’s just the basics or for cool multi-media clips to clarify ...
new for us friday: bipper bSafe (FREE safety app for smart phones)
Every single day I hear about some sort of new and snazzy app that I have to download, that I must try, that will absolutely change my life. (Okay, maybe ...
