September is Hunger Action Month and this year I am proud to be part of a team of mom bloggers who are raising awareness about this important issue. To see what the other moms have been up to, check out the Moms Fighting Hunger Facebook page and follow along to get more ideas of what… {read more}
15 Lessons Learned from Miscarriage
Today is the due date for the baby we lost last January. As I looked in the mirror over the past 9 months, I wondered how big my “bump” would be by whatever date it was. Now that my baby would have likely been born had I not miscarried, I feel I am finally able… {read more}
Shifting Focus in September
It has been a really busy 4 months since I launched this blog. Originally I was just going to share some of the character building activities my family was enjoying (as part of the challenge I gave myself to build character every day of this year, starting on my birthday) but I have expanded to… {read more}
Free Ebook: Games for Preschoolers
I am so excited that my first ebook 30 Cooperative Games for Preschoolers is now available! And it’s FREE! All of the games in the book require the children to play with each other without competition as a goal. They are simple, easy to follow, and fun! Great for classrooms, playgroups, or with siblings at… {read more}
10 Tips to Manage Stress
It is easy to get overwhelmed as a mom. Life is busy, unpredictable, and a lot of times messy. Not only do you have to take care of your kid(s), the house, food and activities for numerous people, but you also have all the emotional weight of carrying out these tasks day after day with… {read more}
10 Easy Character Building Activities for Toddlers
Every parent knows how quickly toddlers pick things up. They will copy most anything they see, the good and the not-so-good. Healthy habits can often be passed down by mere imitation. However teaching toddlers the language of values and creating games around character building themes can help establish these character traits into every day work… {read more}
4 Magazine Activities for Building Character
If you are looking for a few simple activities that you can use to discuss positive character traits, here are four magazine activities that are easy and can be a lot of fun. Although I do not purchase magazines myself, I have collected quite a stack from free ones sent in the mail or given… {read more}
The Value of Now (Magic Moments)
I can’t believe how little my boys are in this photo, taken over a year ago. My oldest is turning 5 in two weeks and, looking back, I can now see just how incredibly precious these moments were when my children were so young. Here they were painting a canvas which we now have hanging… {read more}
