For my Forever Valentine – Let me start by saying that I have no permission to do this (unexpected) guest blog. I make this point not because I need permission to do things in my life, but rather to draw an initial contrast. The contrast is this: most couples begin, continue, and even end their relationships based on a set…
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Inspired by a similar idea on a friend’s blog, I decided I would do a 30-Day Food Challenge. I love to experiment with food. I’ve eaten a vegetarian diet, a pescetarian diet, a dairy-free diet, a low-carb diet, a low-fat diet, etc. Each temporary modification challenges me to think about food differently – I learn more about different flavor combinations, cultures,…
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Inspired by Pinterest, Lydia had an awesome Valentine’s Day play date with her friend Brandon! Here’s our party agenda. I prepared a heart-shaped fruit salad. First Lydia & Brandon made chocolate marshmallow pops. Then they made heart-shaped pizzas. Next they made valentine cookies. They each decorated one card for each other and one card for their daddies. They ended…
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“Happy children learn best” – Dr. James Partington. Discovering what motivates a child and really tapping into that is a great way to get children interested in learning! I wanted to find some way to combine Lydia’s interest in cats with Lydia’s interest in numbers, so I designed this counting activity: I used the little envelopes that library cards go…
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Gather together all your broken old crayons to make this awesome project! It’s a fun alternative to traditional valentines, but it’s also a fun way to celebrate Earth Day in the Spring or back-to-school in the Fall. Materials: Old broken crayons Silicone muffin or candy pan Cookie sheet Sift through all your crayons to find the broken ones. Peel the…
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