If you read my post on the Most Loved Monster book activities, you might recall that I was planning to give each of the kids a heart with a brief “I love you because…” message every day through Valentine’s Day. They have loved getting their special hearts every morning and have been displaying […]
DIY Present Wreath
I’ve never been one to like those plain evergreen wreaths you see popping up everywhere this time of year. And after seeing how much some of them cost…knowing they have to be thrown away at the end of the season? Wow. I’d much rather have a wreath that is fun to look at and […]
Christmas Tradition
Each year, since my daughter’s first Christmas, I have gotten an ornament for the tree to represent something special for each of the kids. As babies a “baby’s first Christmas” ornament worked out… But as they have gotten older, it has been fun looking for just the right ornament. Last year it was […]
The Start of Our Tree of Thanks
Have you been participating in 22 Days of Gratitude or something similar? It seems a lot of people have this year; I’ve been excited to see so many “Today I am thankful for….” posts on Facebook lately. I know it stems mainly from the fact that it’s November, “Turkey Day” fast approaching and […]
Leaf Activities
We’ve been enjoying several fall-related books from the library lately. One of our favorites has been A Friend for All Seasons! A Friend for All Seasons tells the story of a little raccoon who lives in an Oak tree. When its leaves start to fall he thinks it may be […]
