April Book Round Up for a Preschooler
byWe read quite a bit around here. My son has always enjoyed looking at books and being read to, so it’s not unusual to…
Parenting
An Eco-Friendly and Ethical Easter Basket
byWith Easter around the corner, I’ve been thinking about what to put in the baskets this year. In the past few years, we have…
Learning About Birds: A Preschool Unit
byWith spring around the corner, it seems like the world around us is starting to wake up. Although, here in Southern California, the changes…
Coloring Books, Art Kits, and Open-Ended Art
byMy 3 year old (soon to be 4!) struggled with art for quite some time. He constantly asked other people to do the drawing…
The Easiest DIY Light Table
byI love homemade toys and gifts. There’s something special about the time and thought behind things like this, but it’s also a great way…
10 Tips on How to Survive Bringing Home Baby
byWe are several weeks postpartum with our second child. Birthing and bringing home a child is one of the most life-changing and intense events…
The Benefits of Boredom
byWhen we parents hear the dreaded, “I’m bored”, we can be tempted to jump in and solve the problem. We offer solutions, toys, electronics,…
Cork Stamp Christmas Trees
by‘Tis the season for holiday arts and crafts! Store bought decorations are fine but there really is nothing better than something homemade up on…
Cold Weather Activities for Kids
byWhen it’s warm outside, it’s seems easy for us and our children to come up with ideas on how to spend our time in…
Watercolor Resist Mittens
byWatercolor resist painting is one of those tried and true art methods for kids. It’s always appealing to watch the watercolor resisting the crayons…