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Baby Guesses for Baby Number Nine!

September 13, 2018 Lisa

I'm now 36 weeks along with baby number nine. It's been in baby prep mode a bit around here! Of course I normally go late, so I don't think it's quite time for baby yet...but it's important to prepare just in case. The kids and I sorted baby clothes this week. Since we don't … [Read more...]

Family Life, Kids, parenting, Pregnancy

How I Modify Money Based Board Games to Teach Smart Money Skills

June 13, 2018 Lisa

Do you know what I don't like about most money based board games? They almost all encourage racking up debt early on to have more cash later. As a family trying hard to get out of debt, taking out loans isn't advice I want to pass onto my children. So I change the rules of … [Read more...]

Board Games, Family Life, Kids

My Review of Art for Children, Building a Visual Vocabulary

June 12, 2018 Lisa

My kids all love art, so I was thrilled to review Art for Children, Building a Visual Vocabulary from ARTistic Pursuits, Inc. This is a title in their series, ARTistic Pursuits Art Instruction Books with DVD and Blu-Ray. What Is This Product? A hardcover book with both a … [Read more...]

Crafts, Homeschooling, Kids

Gift Ideas for a Child with Angelman Syndrome

May 31, 2018 Lisa

It hardly seems possible, but my son with Angelman Syndrome will be a teenager next year. Buying gifts for Owen has always been a challenge, but as he gets older, it becomes even more so. I don't want to buy him "baby" stuff, but everything needs to be safe for him. So in … [Read more...]

Angelman Syndrome, Kids, Owen

4 Car Games to Practice Color Identification

May 26, 2018 Lisa

Are you taking any road trips this summer? If you are, here are four fun games to play with your younger kids to help them practice color identification. These games will keep your little ones engaged while you're driving, which keeps them from complaining or whining as … [Read more...]

Car Games, Kids

10 Quiet Time Activities My Kids Enjoy

April 18, 2018 Lisa

Quiet time activities my kids love.

Routines help our days go smoothly, and help us get a lot done. Whenever we try to just "wing it", we always end up wasting most of the day trying to figure out what to do. Quiet time is one of our staple routines. On days when we have to skip it if we're shopping or heading … [Read more...]

Family Life, Kids, Routines quiet time

8 Simple Ideas for Adding Sensory Play to Your Day

March 21, 2018 Lisa

Having a child with special needs opened my eyes to the importance of sensory play! Integrating multiple senses into play improves learning. And not just for my child with special needs. It’s beneficial for all kids. It helps them learn and grow. Kids use their senses to … [Read more...]

Education, Homeschooling, Kids, Sensory Play

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