Before Lydia was born, we created a pretty typical baby nursery ~ crib, glider w/ottoman, toy box, mobile, rug, etc. Well, I just scrolled through the 9000+ photos on my computer, and I cannot find one of her nursery. That should tell you how infrequently we used it. Lydia never slept in her crib, and it was recalled about a…
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Fall Craft: Upcycled Pumpkin Patch
Inspired by a contest hosted by Green Toys, Lydia and I created an Upcycled Pumpkin Patch! Because Green Toys are made of recycled milk jugs, they are hosting a contest where participants must convert milk jugs into pumpkins. We began by pouring orange craft paint into a 1/2 gallon milk jug. Lydia had to shake, shake, shake to distribute it…
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Every Birth Has a Story
I think everyone I have ever encountered in real life or cyber world knows how horribly disappointing my labor/delivery was with Lydia. I have been reminded many times over that it’s not about the journey — it’s about the end result. The end result is that I had a beautiful, healthy, happy baby girl and I was pretty much back…
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Guidecraft Universal Book Display and Storage
This month, the Guidecraft Educators are reviewing the Universal Book Display & Storage. This two-sided bookcase has storage space for standard-sized board books, paperback books, and hardcover books on one side and storage space for big books on he other side. What I love most about this book storage is that it is not just a traditional bookcase where you…
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Fall Craft: Arm Tree with Fingerprint Leaves
Our Fall bulletin board is growing! Arm Tree with Fingerprint Leaves Materials: brown paint orange paint yellow paint red paint small bowl paintbrush piece of construction paper, color of your choice To make the tree trunk and branches: First, paint your child’s forearm and hand with brown paint. Then place on paper. To make the leaves: Swirl together orange, yellow,…
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