All right, who are my fellow lefty-kid moms here? My oldest is a lefty. It was kinda surprising (and cool) to watch him as a toddler early on, determinedly favor his left hand. At two, his pediatrician told us it could be years before left-handedness was definite, but… we knew. Because HE knew. Our lefty […]
Unique Picnic Gear that steps it up a notch
Hosting a backyard birthday party or family picnic this summer? Everyone can get the grill going, but with this unique picnic gear, you’re going to step it up a notch! Set out natural sunblock for your guests Everyone forgets sunscreen when they go somewhere other than the pool or beach. But kids (and grownups) can […]
Teach writing to young learners (the fun way!) with Brave Writer’s Jot it Down! curriculum
Maybe your preschooler is still learning to hold his crayon. Your kindergartener struggles to write the letters of her name. And the idea of teaching writing to young learners is completely daunting to you. But our youngsters have so much to say! You know how they are bursting with stories to tell all day long? […]
Tips for Camping With a Baby!
Our first trip tent camping with a baby we stayed on the banks of the Schroon River in the Adirondacks. We had lovely weather and fun with friends! We can’t wait for our next camping trip. And we’ve certainly learned a lot about how to camp with an infant! Here’s some tips for camping with a baby on […]
Summer Bucket List for Kids – Free & Low Cost! (Connecticut Links)
Going into summertime, it’s a good idea to make a loose schedule for yourself and the kids. Look at the calendar and mark down all the major events you must go to, and you’ll see where you have openings for fun trips and activities. Then, make a summer bucket list of ideas for kids to […]
Learn Classical Music the Fun Way with Maestro Classics
If you’ve wanted to share the beauty of classical music with your kids but worry they’ll find it stuffy, old-fashioned, or boring… then you need to check out Maestro Classics! We partnered with Maestro Classics the past few months and learned classical music the fun way with Maestro Classics set of 12 CDs. Learn Classical Music Through […]
Innovative Travel Gear for Parents Makes Happier Trips!
Did you have all these grand illusions about traveling the world with your kids? I did! I still do! But man, traveling with babies and kids is exhausting! Not to mention the load of gear you have to cart around! That’s why I’m especially pleased to put together this list of innovative travel gear for […]
Add gameschooling to your classroom with Legends of Learning!
Have you heard of game-schooling? Kids learning by playing games! What’s more fun than that? I can see why game-schooling is a growing trend. I’m sure I learned to make change playing Monopoly. Or learned quick spelling skills by playing Boggle. This post is sponsored by Legends of Learning and Women Online. There’s a limit […]
Celebrate Summer with Kids Eat Free Sundays at the Danbury 99!
We are mostly a dinner-at-home family. Which makes going out to eat at a restaurant a really special treat for our kids (and mom!). And now, you can celebrate summer with Kids Eat Free Sundays at the Danbury 99 Restaurant**! (Stay tuned for the giveaway at the bottom of this post!) Sponsored post. Kids […]
Homeschool on the Road: What to See in Washington DC
Part of what I love about homeschooling is our ability to travel to the places we study. Since this year we completed Classical Conversations Cycle 3, which covers US History and Geography, we once again planned our spring break vacation around our learning! Here’s our homeschool on the road – what to see in Washington […]
