“Discipline isn’t just about winning or losing. Every power struggle offers you the opportunity to connect with your child or disconnect. The relationship you will have with your child when he’s an adolescent lies in the words and actions you use today. Ultimately your real power is in that emotional bond.” –Mary Sheedy Kurcinka Kids,…
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“In raising my children, I have lost my mind but found my soul.” ~ Lisa T. Shepherd ********************** We’re back! Expect pics and wordy goodness soon! ~Alicia
Yarn Eggs!
Here’s a craft we first tried when my girls were tiny and I plan to try again this week. These fun eggs make wonderful springtime decorations. Grown-up help is required and they are a little more work than they might appear and can be more than a bit messy. They’re great fun though! You’ll need:…
Making Grapevine Wreaths and Crowns
The other day, I mentioned that Victoria has been making grapevine crowns and wreaths and that she wants to leave some as decorations along a state park path. Someone asked how to make the wreaths so here’s the super simple instructions. Sorry I don’t have step by step pictures, but these are pictures I just…
10 Ways to Make Today Magical
Happy Monday! Here’s another batch of fun stuff to do with the kiddos this week. If you have other ideas, please add them to the comments! 1. Make caterpillar pizzas. 2. Tie long ribbons to sticks and go ribbon dancing in the back yard. 3. Make some seed bombs and find an unloved place to…
Wise Words…
Shouting to make your children obey is like using the horn to steer your car, and you get about the same results. (Anonymous)
Grow Some Wheatgrass!
Here’s a fun project to bring a little spring inside, have some fun with the kiddos and maybe even get a little nutrition. Make and Takes has instructions on how to grow your own wheatgrass, complete with suggestions about fun containers. If you decide to try to make your own wheatgrass juice, here’s some info…
A Little Smile
My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint. -Erma Bombeck
Happy St. Patrick’s Day From the Muppets!
Here’s a hilarious version of “Danny Boy” in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoy! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCbuRA_D3KU]
St. Patrick’s Day Fun
If you put everything off till the last minute the way I do, these links might be helpful in throwing together some St. Patty’s Day fun… 3D Tissue Paper Shamrock from Crafts by Amanda Seventeen ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the kids (from me, with a couple of ideas swiped from this week’s…