Happy Monday! I’m a bit under the weather so I’m going to get right to things! Here’s a few ways to make some magical days this week… 1. Clean out some bottles from ketchup, syrup and other food items from the recycling bin and let the kids use them for their drinks at dinner. 2. …
Month: January 2011
What Are Your Favorite Picture Books?
One of my favorite parts of motherhood is getting to enjoy picture books with my children. I’ve been collecting good ones since before I had kids, and have far too many now but just can’t stop. Here are some of my all-time favorites. Do’s and Don’ts, by Todd Parr (totally silly and colorful fun!) Miss…
Finger Knit a Flower!
Do you or your kids finger knit? I’ve never tried but this video makes it look so easy I think we might do this tomorrow! Some commenters say this is finger crocheting instead, but no matter what you call it, it’s certainly pretty! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukywxy19Gk8] You tube has lots more videos showing how to get started…
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
Happy Monday! What a week it was last week! Anna turned 11, our water heater self destructed (and did its best to flood the basement), Daryl and I got sick, the blog got accidentally suspended, Jack got food poisoning (he’s fine), I injured my leg, and we went out of town to spend time with…
You’re What Makes It a Magical Childhood
Some of you may be aware that WordPress inexplicably suspended this blog last night. I logged in to approve a comment and was met with an angry red statement that said my blog had violated the terms of service and I was not wanted! (Really, it said something to the effect of “we don’t want…
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
Happy Monday! And a Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day too. 🙂 I’m a little behind on things so let’s get to some ways to make some memories this week, shall we? 1. Eat lunch under the table. If you like, invite the kids to tape up some artwork on the “roof”! 2. Go tour…
My Dream House Elements
I currently live in my dream house because: a) We own it outright, and b) It has walls, heat, running water and room outside to garden and play. I’m not awfully picky. 😉 Just (a) would have had me happy. BUT… If I were going to design my dream house, here’s some things it would…
Big Brother, Little Brother
Of all wild beasts, the most difficult to manage. – Plato , on Boys My son Jack has a black eye this week, courtesy of his little brother. I’d like to say that Alex didn’t mean to do it, but he did. Alex (3) was mad and threw his new remote control truck at Jack…
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
Apologies for my long absence! I had a wonderful time celebrating my birthday with my family and then I pulled something in my neck and have been rather miserable for a few days. So let’s get to some ways to add some magic to the days this week then, shall we? 🙂 1. Make up…
Off for a Bit!
I’m off for a few days to the big city of Mankato with my family to celebrate my birthday! (Those who have read the sweet “Betsy and Tacy” books or the “Little House” books might recognize the name of the town. ) We’ll be spending time with grandparents and friends, and enjoying the “big city”…