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...]
How I Modify Money Based Board Games to Teach Smart Money Skills
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...]
My Review of Art for Children, Building a Visual Vocabulary
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...]
Gift Ideas for a Child with Angelman Syndrome
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...]
4 Car Games to Practice Color Identification
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...]
10 Quiet Time Activities My Kids Enjoy
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...]
8 Simple Ideas for Adding Sensory Play to Your Day
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...]
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