Natural Parent Guide

nurture through art, nature, & clean eating

  • Home
  • About Me
    • About Me
    • Contact / Featured
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policies
    • Sponsor
  • Kids & Family
    • Crafts
    • Fun Activities
    • Green Living
    • Kids & Family
    • Parenting
    • What to Read
  • Homeschool
    • Educational Activites
    • Field Trips
      • Local Learning- near Santa Cruz, CA
    • Homeschool
    • Natural Learners FB Group
    • Natural Parent Guide Resource Library
  • Recipes
    • Delicious Food
    • Desserts
    • Gluten Free
  • Get Involved!
    • Causes
    • Get Involved!
Home » Cold, Cold, Cold! And How to Teach a Preschooler to Give?

Cold, Cold, Cold! And How to Teach a Preschooler to Give?

March 2, 2011 by L. E. Mastilock Leave a Comment

It’s not supposed to be this cold on the California coast! It even snowed the other day! I was enjoying the 80 degree weather at the beach just 2 months ago and now I’m bundled up in layers! And so much for the bunnies I kept saying I was going to make. I did get two done, but since my kids have been passing the same cold back and forth and they don’t sleep well when they can’t breathe, I am much sleep deprived and have not done a single stitch in weeks!

But on a much happier note, we’re flying up to Oregon (though it will be even colder) to see my mom and sisters this weekend! Woohoo! Just me and the kids. I can’t wait! I hope we’re all well for the trip.

Before I go, I’m selling a bunch of baby stuff we no longer need at a huge sale this Thurs-Sun March 4-6. Go to www.kidscloset.biz for all the details. I get to drop off my stuff to be sold, don’t even have to work the sale, and get 70% of the proceeds!

My kids have way too much stuff! I’ve been trying to get rid of it, for one, I’m in a very small space, but mainly because the more stuff they have, the less they appreciate it. Also they seem overwhelmed as to what to play with when too much is out. I rotate what toys we have downstairs, where we play, which helps a lot!

I’ve been trying to find ways of giving with my son so he can be a generous person and know there are people in need and that he can help them. We donate old toys and clothes often. Last week we went to the dollar store and bought bubbles, coloring books, and crayons, to send with a local missionary trip to kids in Haiti. We looked at photos online of kids there and what he really wanted to send them was water and food and build them houses! I had to explain that there are people helping them with those things and this is what we can send for now!

We also bought toothbrushes for homeless people for Project Homeless Connect at the Santa Cruz Civic this March 22nd www.TLC.org/homeless. All this is great, but I would really love for him to actually be able to give in person as opposed to mailing and dropping things off. Anyone have any ideas on where would be good to volunteer with a 4 year old as well as have my baby with me? Or should I wait till she’s older?



Filed Under: Family, Homeschool, Kids & Family Tagged With: education, Life

About L. E. Mastilock

Author, Artist, Pro Blogger, and Social Media Manager. I encourage parents to nurture children through art and nature. I homeschool my kids and advocate for alternative education, creativity, family values, clean eating, rescue pets, and a playful childhood.
I blog at naturalparentguide.com & RascalandRocco.com

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

About Me

Hello, I'm L. E. Mastilock. I am a lover of food, family, and nature. I encourage parents to live a green, healthy lifestyle and have fun learning together. I am a published author and multi media artist, homeschooling my kids in the beautiful CA mountains. Read More…

Follow on Instagram

naturalparentguide

Natural Parent Guide
After hitting the books all morning, hitting the c After hitting the books all morning, hitting the creek in the afternoon has become almost daily routine. #itshotoutside🔥 
.
#wildschool #schooloutside #cm #charlottemason #forestschool #mountainkidsforlife #hsmom #education #letkidsplayoutside #naturelover #natureschool #ao #ambleside
Load More... Follow on Instagram

Popular Posts

How to Homeschool in stressful times | homeshcooling tips | homeschool ideas | work and homeschool |

Homeschooling Through Stressful Times

Learn about penguins with these great kids books | penguin books | penguin facts | science | Arctic animals | education | homeschool science | #wtrw What to read

Learn About Penguins

Top Nature Study Books for the Young Naturalist | homeschoolling | forest schooling | kids books | nature books | nature crafts and nature activities | gifts for kids | gifts for teens |

Top Nature Study Books for the Young Naturalist

FRIENDS & SPONSORS

Your Ad Here....Details

The Hunger Site
#womenslives Tobacco Free

Recommended Reading

Free to Learn
 
Carschooling
Deschooling Gently
 
Support Small Biz- Order online
from Bookshop Santa Cruz!

Books I am part of

My Pet Blog

Categories

Disclosure

All writing, photos, and artwork, belong to me. Don't steal my hard work, please. Some links on this site are affiliate links. I earn a small commission from sales generated through these links. Help me afford to keep on blogging! Click the image below for my full disclosure policy.

Search This Blog

Archives

Copyright © 2023 · The Adalynn Theme By Blogelina · Built on the Genesis Framework

Copyright © 2023 · The Adalynn on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in