It’s been a busy week, so I’ve fallen a little behind here. But today I have a treat for you! Inspiration for the book lovers and DIY-ers out there! For those of you who sew here is a beautiful idea from my amazing sister… ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I sew […]
Gift Ideas for Kids
7 Fun Gift Ideas that Help Kids Learn U.S. Geography
Knowledge enriches our lives. Learning about interesting things not only is a delight to experience, but also sets the stage for a more enjoyable life. The more we know, the more meaningful connections we are able to make the next time we come across a piece of information. Having an understanding of geography plays a […]
World Geography Inspired Gift Ideas
The study of geography forms the base layer of understanding that lends perspective to history, earth science, nature studies, politics, economics and so much more. We have the opportunity to give our kids a gift in understanding world geography. It matters. I remember learning about the pilgrims coming over to America and trying to explain […]
Astronaut Play = Soaring Dreams
The imagination is truly a wonderful thing… Watching it unfold in each of my children has been one of my favorite parts of parenting. Ignite a child’s imagination and they will forever be learning. Back in 2009, Xander was getting into everything “space” related. One day, he ran up to me to show off his latest […]
My love/hate relationship with LEGO/DUPLO + my favorite accessory
I have this love/hate relationship with legos and duplos. I’ll admit that there are days when I’m tempted to pack up each and every tiny little sliver of a piece and send them off to Goodwill in the blink of an eye. But then I sit to ponder. Would I really do that? Ha. Probably […]
Ignite Wonder and Inspire Exploration: 6 Awesome Science Kits
The beauty of science is how play-oriented it can be. Science is about exploration. It is about asking questions and solving problems. And it can be a whole lot of fun when we turn them loose to explore in a relaxed, playful context. Here are 6 wildly popular science kits for kids that promote […]