secrets to a fabulous, at-home fairy princess spa party Cora has spent literally the last six months talking about her March birthday party. She talked about the party every day. Every. …Read moresecrets to a fabulous, at-home fairy princess spa party
150 things for kids to do Here it is, friends: the massive list of 150 fun things for kids to do. They can do these things when they’re bored or when they’re not …Read more150 things for kids to do
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 …Read morenew for us friday: SitterScout = more ME time!
quick trick: play. outdoors. (no matter the weather!) Who knows what happened to winter this year? I am convinced that we had absolutely no snow this year because this was the first time I …Read morequick trick: play. outdoors. (no matter the weather!)
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: …Read morenew for us friday: gem jars 2.0
best of teach mama countdown: #1 — candy sushi I know, I know. It kind of makes me laugh, but our how to make candy sushi post has seen quite a bit o’ traffic over the last year. As part of …Read morebest of teach mama countdown: #1 — candy sushi
best of teach mama countdown: #3 shoe-tying Teaching some kids how to tie their shoes is so not easy, it’s not even funny. While one child may teach herself how to do it, for another …Read morebest of teach mama countdown: #3 shoe-tying
learning in the every day: classic, creative play As much as I am an advocate of parents being teachers for their children and helping their kiddos to build a solid foundation for learning waaaay …Read morelearning in the every day: classic, creative play
best of teach mama countdown: #4 — cooking with kids Though our family has changed a ton in the three years that I’ve been writing this blog, one thing that has remained the same is my kids’ …Read morebest of teach mama countdown: #4 — cooking with kids
best of teach mama countdown: #5 — letters b and d I love it when I find a resource that really, truly helps my kids. And PBS has provided me with so many ways to support my children’s learning, …Read morebest of teach mama countdown: #5 — letters b and d
best of teach mama countdown: #7 — me on the map This activity is one that my kids still see every day because the circles are hanging in our Work Room, and it’s one that we talk about …Read morebest of teach mama countdown: #7 — me on the map
best of teach mama countdown: #8 — gem jars Being a parent is a totally rewarding, completely fun, and continually changing job, but yes, it’s sometimes crazy, difficult, challenging, and …Read morebest of teach mama countdown: #8 — gem jars
best of teach mama countdown: #9 — building words, names This post, which rolls in at #9, continues to surprise me with the amount of hits it gets. Maybe it’s the title: word building, name building …Read morebest of teach mama countdown: #9 — building words, names
best of teach mama countdown: #10 online safety Since I’ve been in this blogging game for quite some time now, I thought it would be fun to do a little teach mama Top 10 All-Time Best …Read morebest of teach mama countdown: #10 online safety
teachmama’s best of 2011: mine and yours! A few of my favorite bloggy buddies and I have decided to do a little reflecting before moving forward with 2012. We thought that beginning the year …Read moreteachmama’s best of 2011: mine and yours!
making the most of holiday clean-up The holidays have rushed in and rushed out over here, and despite a 7+ hour ride home from Pennsylvania and two people down over three days with the …Read moremaking the most of holiday clean-up
what to do with holiday cards (hint: don’t throw them away!) We’re huge fans of holiday cards around here. Actually, we’re huge fans of all types of cards. We love to use them for cutting …Read morewhat to do with holiday cards (hint: don’t throw them away!)
our easy, affordable new year family traditions My husband and I have never really been fans of New Year’s Eve. We’re the furthest thing from night owls, so staying up late is not …Read moreour easy, affordable new year family traditions
last minute treats: fancy, festive chocolate pretzels Last week, the kids and I celebrated our annual Cookie Baking Day–something we all look forward to in the month of December. On the morning of …Read morelast minute treats: fancy, festive chocolate pretzels
homemade scratch-off tickets (fun stocking stuffers!) It’s been a busy few days–weeks!–with our December birthday and work and school and holiday festivities, but …Read morehomemade scratch-off tickets (fun stocking stuffers!)