new for us friday: wolf trap (and ticket giveaway!)
This week’s New For Us Friday involved a little travel, a lot of sun, a picnic, and a show that got us movin’ and grovin’ all in the …
family life
summertime fun cards–cool ways to fill hot days
Today was not the day we expected.
As Maddy’s last official day of Kindergarten, our plan was to celebrate! Have fun! Relax! Hang out poolside …
our relay for life: in pictures
On Saturday and Sunday, we participated in our third annualRelay for Life, where we rocked it as Team Scott.
In the brutal Maryland heat and humidity, …
new for us friday: cue sticks (and giveaway!)
Nope, I’m sorry, all you pool playin’ teach mama readers–I’m not talking about those cue sticks.
This week, we had a chance to …
happy national kids and pet day! (and giftcard giveaway)
Ever since we added curly-furred Brady to our family, my kids have been in dog-heaven. Countless times in the last three weeks, Maddy, Owen, and Cora …
quick trick: the power of positive talk
I had a conversation with a neighbor a few weeks ago that took me way back to second-grade class when my teacher continually referred to my class as …
know where the offenders and predators are: family watchdog
If you have five minutes in the next day or two, I encourage you to check out this site, throw in your address, and really take a look at what you …
new for us friday: disney magic
New For Us Fridays are back, and what better way to is kick ’em off than with our trip to Disney?
Last week, our family had the incredible …
quick trick: time to grow up
This is a serious Quick Trick-stretch.
But my hope is that this little Quick Trick it will prevent other parents from making the same mistakes that we …
talking to kids about the earthquake in haiti
It’s been nearly impossible to avoid the topic of the earthquake and devistation in Haiti with my three little ones. I’ve always been …
disney dollars: kids earn ‘money’ for their disney trip
In early December, I received an invitation to attend a really awesome event this February–
It’s an event created by Resourceful Mommy …
quick trick: patience, patience
It’s funny sometimes that my youngest–the smallest of the house, my tiniest bambina, and one with such a sweet, angelic face–can be …
the polar express and the bso
More than a few exciting events are scheduled for the holiday season here in the DC Metro area, and if you’re anything like me, you can’t …
trying to keep smiling: quick trick–mirror, mirror
Ever since Maddy, Owen, and Cora were babies, we’ve had mirrors around so that they could really get to know their funny little faces.
Mirrors …
action action 1, 2, 3 get kids moving, writing, thinking
Owen was nutty today.
I honestly think he had enough energy this afternoon to run a marathon. Except that it was raining. Again. And he and Cora were …
parent teacher notes: home-school communication
In my desperate attempt to re-organize our lives during the first two weeks of school, I created a few things that I’ve really leaned on …
trying to keep smiling: quick trick–brain kiss
Mmmmmuahhhh!
Give your brain a kiss.
I learned so, so much from Maddy’s incredible preschool teachers when I parent-aided in her first …
working on a happy face
Similar to when she worked towards creating the perfect cat, a few days ago, Maddy worked herself into a frustrated fit over her attempt at the …
hellooooo, hospital!
We’ve taken a break from our monthly business tours until today, and boy were Owen, Cora, and I excited to get started!
Today’s tour was a …
new for us friday–kaa-chew! news on the flu
Today’s New For Us Friday is a little different–a little less gamey, less tasty, less less fun, and less exciting than normal. But …