We love to go the Northern California Renaissance Faire in Hollister every October. This year, I made Ren Faire Costumes for my family and they came out SO great! I want to make more and sell them on Etsy! Here is a pic of our Renaissance Faire costumes With upcycled materials, I made the dresses and overlays (not sure what they're actually … [Read more...]
Baby’s First Sandcastle
Afternoon at the beach. My baby girl checking out her first sandcastle! Made courtesy of her daddy. She very gently felt the top of it and slowly demolished it. I was surprised she didn't try to eat the sand. My son made her a second one so she wouldn't be without. He's such a good big brother! He really takes care of his sis! The sheet, behind … [Read more...]
7 Great Books for Kids About Feelings
Everyone has to learn to deal with difficult feelings. Big emotions are something kids feel and express, but need to learn how to put into words as they grow older. Sometimes they don't even understand how they are feeling or why they are feeling a certain way. These picture books are perfect to get your kids thinking about all the different … [Read more...]
Monday Matters: Super Power Baby Project- Changing How We View Disabilities
Welcome to Monday Matters. Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. "Evie is disabled, she has defects, she can't do.... she won't ever do........ That felt all wrong, because to us, Evie was a miracle! … [Read more...]
Monday Matters- Hopes Closet, Helping Families in our Community
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Since 2007, Hopes Closet of Santa Cruz (HCSC) has provided support to thousands of children and families in our community. "We … [Read more...]
Ten Best Board Books for Toddlers
It's never too early to start reading to kids. Offer plenty of bright and bold story books to your toddlers to begin their curiosity about books and love of reading. Baby's love to see smiling baby faces or the contrast of black and white and toddlers love to touch and feel. Board books are easy for little ones to hold and sturdy enough not to tear … [Read more...]
Handprint Jewelry Keepsake Fathers Day Gift Giveaway worth $180!
Father's Day is coming up quickly and, just like every year, we struggle to find something more meaningful than a new tie to honor him. My own husband is difficult to shop for Father's Day gifts unless I fork out cash to buy a fancy new BBQ or upgrades for his precious truck. He would be thrilled with any of those, but for one, my wallet wouldn't, … [Read more...]
Books to Learn about Butterflies
Learning about butterflies in your homeschool natural science curriculum or just love butterflies? Learn about butterfly migration, caterpillars, types of butterflies and more. Incorporate other learning into your butterfly unit, such as letters, colors, and numbers. Enjoy these kids books about butterflies. Some related activities featured in … [Read more...]
