Now, I don’t know about you, but markers and crayons can get pretty boring for me (which is the reason behind art with a twist). Fortunately, my kids seem to enjoy them. One loves actually “drawing” with them while the other is more interested in taking the caps off, but […]
What’s a fruitsicle?? Fruit + popsicle = fruitsicle But, a fruitsicle is ONLY fruit. No added sugar or sweeteners or fancy food coloring, so it’s healthier than a traditional popsicle, making it the perfect summer treat. And, that’s what makes it PERFECT for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kids! Add […]
Truth bomb: handing over your tablet or phone might not be as innocuous as you think. It could even increase your child’s risk of an expressive speech delay. Yikes! Did you have fancy gadgets and screens growing up? You turned out okay, right? Guess what. So […]
A little more Frozen Fun… Ice is something we often overlook as something for our babies, toddlers, and preschoolers to play with and have fun with. But, it’s actually quite fun for them to play with. It’s a great sensory experience (temperature and how things feel) and it’s taste-safe. […]
How many summers do we have left with our kids, while they’re still little? While they’re still kids? Before they go off to college or get “real” jobs? Me? I have 15 summers left with Sweet Pea and 16 with Buddy Boy. Sounds like a lot, doesn’t it? But, […]
Rising temperatures are the perfect excuse to get outside and have some fun! But, let’s put a little sensory twist on it and use something common, that requires almost no preparations or preplanning for the adults, but is something that kids enjoy. Ready for it? Ice. Yup. It’s that […]
Paintings, drawings, coloring, and other art “projects”… My, oh my, how it all adds up! What can you do with it all?! One option is to use it to make greeting cards and gift wrap. We’re all about process-based art, which means letting the process be the main […]
