For a fun fall art project I thought we could grab some fallen leaves from the back yard to craft with. I grabbed a basket and we headed outside. Soon we were heading down the street to find more and then we ended up walking the trail. It turned to …
A few months ago we made the big move from coast to coast, again. After living in the great PNW for about four years we travelled back to the Southeastern Coast. Our main reason was to be closer to family. Leaving our friends and church family in Washington was difficult. …
I recently experienced an incredibly difficult and frustrating situation while flying out of Philadelphia on an American Airline Flight. To say it was frustrating is rather an understatement. More specifically I felt abused and discriminated against. My family of four, including 2 small children ages 4 and 1 1/2, was …
When you hear “Clean Up Time” you probably think of picking up toys. Well today we actually mean “Cleaning Time” as in grabbing the broom and mop! One of my one and half year old’s favorite things to do is clean. Literally. He will walk around the house with the …
Spring is here and we are loving it! We have been sweeping away the cobwebs from the porch and giving it new life. With new plants and a little imagination we have been creating indoor and outdoor miniature gardens. Its an evolving process and continues to change daily. In our …
As spring has arrived we have been more and more excited to get outside and explore. Even on rainy days, which we have a lot of here in the PNW, we gear up and head outside. Honestly there is something so calming about taking a walk in the rain. Everything …
Lately I have been finding a desire to just sit quietly for a few moments to color and enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. It may only be 15 or 20 minutes, or I may sit longer. There is something very relaxing and soothing about coloring …
One of my favorite things to do is grab a coffee and look through magazines at my local bookstore. I get so reenergized and excited by all of the creative ideas I get. It is enjoyable for me while I’m there and it also gives me ideas for future projects. …
When and how to start layering music into your child’s daily rhythm Many parents would like to include music in their child’s daily rhythm but are not sure when or how to do so. Here are a few insights I’d like to offer you based off of common questions …
Xylophone Fun Christmas Edition During my teaching I found a need to create a curriculum for my students to teach them basic music reading skills. Most of my little students were learning to identify and match colors and letters. They were also learning basic reading skills. I found that my …
Apple Picking Our family loves apple picking in the fall. We found an amazing apple orchard north of Seattle that has rows and rows of apple trees, with many varieties to choose from. Last year was our first year going and my oldest son’s first time picking apples. While our …
When my first son was 6 months old we introduced his first solid food. It was shortly after this that I was sitting one day feeding him his food at the table when I thought, I should pray with him. In our family, we pray and thank God for the …
Kids do not need fancy toys. Give them a box and they are happy for hours. I love how imaginative and creative kids can be with just a stick and some dirt, or a large cardboard box. One of the best things about shopping at Ikea is the great big …
My three year old can spell his name, and his brother’s name. Amazing, I know. I’m amazed! Its actually quite simple however, because I taught him through a song. A very simple song. When I was designing Lucas’ room I decided to make a wall hanging of his name in …
