I'm a sucker for fabric. I don't have much time to sew, but I used to sew a lot when the kids were babies. I made them baby blankets, picnic blankets, bibs, cloth dolls, and fun items. Handmade items, made with love, are so much more meaningful. And I love giving something unique, that no one else in the world has. I hadn't sewn in a long while, … [Read more...]
Learning about Monkeys
I'm excited to be joining the What to Read blog hop link up as a co-host. Each week we have a different theme and I'll be suggesting my favorite books for learning about that topic with your kids. Animals have always been one of my kids' favorite topics in homeschool learning. Preschool and Kindergarten homeschooling is the perfect age for unit … [Read more...]
Unexpected Lessons in the Life of Fred Books
My kids absolutely love Life of Fred. We enjoy reading together as we would any bedtime story, but there is so much more packed into these pages that my kids are learning and picking up on without even realizing they are learning. These educational books make for fun, math learning and add will enhance your math curriculum for homeschool or are a … [Read more...]
Make Learning Math Fun
My kids love the Life of Fred books! We read 'Apples' and are just finishing up the second book in the elementary math book series, 'Butterflies'. Fred is such a fun character to follow along through his silly experiences. I enjoy the story just as much as my kids do. These books introduce math in a fun and relevant way. There are a few questions … [Read more...]
Perfect Valentine’s Gift for Dad and Canvas Print Giveaway
Dad's are hard to shop for. At least for things that are in budget! I mean he'll take any original Star Wars collectibles or a classic car any day. He'd even settle for a big screen TV. However, I wanted to not only get him something that wouldn't put me in sticker shock, but that was meaningful. A gift that my huband would truly love. The perfect … [Read more...]
Book benefits Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter this Month Only
A book helping animals across the nation I’m still so excited that a story of mine was published in a book! My story ‘Twice Disrupted’ was published in the anthology: Rescued: The Stories of 12 Cats Through Their Eyes and quickly became an Amazon best seller. It won for best new anthology/compilation at both the 2015 San Francisco Book Festival … [Read more...]
Minecraft Gifts for Kids
If you have kids old enough for video games, you know that Minecraft is a huge hit! My son loves all things Minecraft and most of his Christmas wish list is Minecraft mods, Minecraft toys, Minecraft LEGOS... I also love the game because there are so many ways to play and it is great for learning. It's one of the top educational video games. There … [Read more...]
Gift Wrap Family Time for Christmas
All I want for Christmas is time with my family. And by family, I don't mean just those related to me. It seems that families are more diverse that ever. With blended families, adopted families, and tons more ways to make up a family, there is no recipe for a perfect one. The familiar image of one dad, one mom, two kids, and a dog is obsolete. … [Read more...]
Better Baby Wipes Plus $100 Target Gift Card
When my kids were babies, I quickly realized they had very sensitive skin. Most babies do! But, mine had especially sensitive baby skin and anything that touched their skin would irritate it. We went through many a diaper rash before I found natural remedies for diaper rash and easy ways to avoid them altogether. One such way was chemical free baby … [Read more...]
Best Educational Gifts on Educents
Do you like to give educational gifts for kids? I love finding unique learning games, books, and learning toys when possible. They make the best holiday gifts for kids or birthday gifts for kids because the kids get so much more out of them and can usually use them for quite a bit longer. I love online deals to plan and stock up on homeschooling … [Read more...]
