It has recently come to my attention that I am much better spoken, more intelligent and even wittier when I am well rested. Unfortunately, those traits do not apply as of late. Let’s see…Too many Oscar movies (and then the Oscars themselves) to watch. Too many children waking up TOO MANY HOURS early. And let’s [...]

Sometimes it’s not practical to go outside. Especially with the amount of s-ick going around. Plus sometimes, it’s just fun to do the same old things a little differently. And sometimes it’s especially fun to OUTRIGHT STEAL a great idea. Like this one, from our recent preschool open house frequenting.

For the two-year-old, what could be [...]

We’ve been rather flu-ish around here this week. So pretty much no one is embracing activities to get us over the hump more than us.
Here are three simple equations, utilizing materials straight out of the recycling bin that added a little oomph to our day:
Takeout paper bag+stickers=puppet
Magazine+glue stick+cardboard=puzzle
Wrapping paper tube+scissors+paper towel holder=totem pole
All were absolutely [...]

Today, to help you get over the hump, I simply point you to what’s inspiring me. And what we’ll be doing today, just for fun.

So music has pretty much been our sunshine this winter. We go to the most excellent library program on Tuesdays that’s all about shaking our tail feathers to some pretty decent kids’ music. And on Fridays we go to a fancy, expensive music class that is WORTH EVERY PENNY. I especially like both of these [...]

You may recall that we are bona fide library junkies around here. And how could we not be, with day after day of free entertainment? Oh the freeness of it all!
At our very own beloved Milford Public Library, we recently scored a sheet listing 25 games to play with magnetic letters. TWENTY FIVE. And [...]