Magical Mama Lucy shared this poem from a book about girls with ADHD. She wrote: I know there are a lot of other books out there on ADHD but this book, Understanding Girls with ADHD is groundbreaking. The book’s author deals specifically with girls who present symptoms much different than boys withADhD. I Wish My Mother Had…
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The Month of Winds and Magic
Daryl read in a book once that "September is the month of winds and magic." I’ve never been a big fan of September because it marks the end of summer and the eventual coming of winter. Here in Minnesota we don’t always get much autumn in between! But I have to admit it has grown…
Shine
Magical Mama Sharon passed on this wonderful little mini movie that is actually a Thai commercial. She wrote: I just love your blog and know how strongly you feel about encouraging your children to be the best. I think you will love this inspirational video. It’s actually a Pantene commercial although I’m not sure what…
In Pictures: 10 Ways to Make Today Magical
Here’s a few snapshots of last week that helped make our trip magical. Most of them can be easily incorporated near home too! 1. Find or build a natural hide-out or clubhouse. Look at these fabulous thrones that someone made at one secluded beach we found! 2. Find a little restaurant where you can try…
Magical Moments
I just had to share a few photos from our trip last week to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Wisconsin. It was such a magical time! Favorite souvenir ever:
Talk Like a Pirate Day!
Magical Mama Amelia had her pirate calendar in order and let me know that tomorrow, September 19, is Talk Like a Pirate Day! Amelia writes: Were you aware that the 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate day? The celebration was made up by a couple of men while playing tennis (their website explains it…
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
We’re off to take a family vacation in Michigan! We’ll be around Little Girl Point in the Upper Peninsula, beach combing for agates and exploring the Porcupine Mountains. I should be back around Friday. In the meantime, here are ten of my all time favorite ways to make the day magical…. 1. Give the kids…
A Few Good Crafts
We’re getting ready to leave for a family trip to the Upper Peninsula in Michigan. I’ll post a list of 10 ways to make the day magical tomorrow and then we’ll be off to the U.P. until around Friday. Daryl and I went years ago with a friend and accidentally found this tiny beach named…
Note to Self
More saying yes More grinning More playing outside More fresh local melons More reading to everybody More snuggling More art challenges More crab apple cider More family chore times More toddler kisses More family puzzles More badminton More fashion design challenges More hugs More open windows and September breezes More walks More counting blessings More…
Easy Crab Apple Cider
We came home with two bags of crab apples from a friend’s tree last week and I got busy trying to find good recipes to use them up. I tried a crab apple bread but it just tasted so-so to me (I think next time I’ll finely chop them and put them in a banana…