It’s that time of year where we buy way too much candy and raid Party City for the latest and greatest costumes. Yes Halloween. So while you’re trying to make that DIY Elsa, or convince your little monster to just be a ghost, here’s my little gift to you…a FREE Frozen original coloring page by the amazingly Read Post
Water Balloon Science Experiment [VIDEO]
We are trying to savor every last minute of summer – and what better way to cool off than with a water balloon fight?! You can pick up a few bags at the dollar store, and I was amazed at how long they kept our girls entertained! I’m talking over two hours of trying to fill Read Post
How to Eat (Semi) Healthy & Stay Fit On Vacation
How many times have you gone away and not eaten healthy and said, “Oh well, I’m on vacation!”? Me too, but it totally sucks. It’s so easy to fall off the wagon and say “I’ll worry about it when I get home”, but it really is difficult to get back into a routine. Especially after a Read Post
TEACHING TUESDAY: Frozen Paint
It’s been a while since I broke out and shared a Teaching Tuesday…mostly because we’ve been playing more than learning this summer. But we made it back to art class today and even I was mesmerized by the popsicles in the paint bowls. I mean frozen paint? That’s genius! And who wouldn’t want to Read Post
Teaching Tuesday: How to Entertain Kids When Mommy is Sick!
photo credit: MyTudut via photopin cc When I started the feature “Teaching Tuesday”, I had intended to share an art or craft project, or a homeschool lesson that I was doing with my kids. But this week I’ve had to learn to do something very difficult…how to take a sick day…with kids. I’ve had only a handful of days Read Post
Teaching Tuesday: Paleo Painting & Other Dino-Fun!
Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Looking for some dino-myte fun for your littlest dinosaur fans? It was only fitting that my toddler’s art class last week at NOVA mirrored the same theme as my five year old’s preschool class: Dinosaurs! So as Lila was completing her Dino-Dig, we painted with the plastic prehistoric Read Post
Could It Be Hockey’s Time in South Florida?
Welcome home Roberto! To quote my friend, former co-worker, and Panthers PA Announcer Bill Murphy, “It’s a hockey night in South Florida!” Well at least for a few more weeks. If you haven’t been to a Florida Panthers hockey game in a while…you might want to reconsider stopping by Sunrise. Things have changed a bit Read Post
Teaching Tuesday: Spring Flower Power!
Sorry to all the northerners…but it’s just beautiful in South Florida these days! We’ve been enjoying the outdoors for a few months, and spending lots of time doing art collages and pressed flower art. So here are a few ideas to get you and your little ones in the mood for warmer weather, Read Post
Teaching Tuesday: Shades of Green
Aaah the luck o’ the Irish! Even if you are not of Irish descent, chances are everyone in the good ol’ US of A will be partaking in some sort of festivities on St. Patrick’s Day. We had a little green fun of our own today in art class, the theme was “Shades of Read Post
Teaching Tuesday: Mardi Gras Art for Kids!
Miss Jo and NOVA’s Parenting Place did it again! At Emy’s art class today we had a plethora of Mardi Gras projects sure to keep kids any age happy, entertained, and messy. So I had to share this with you on this Fat Tuesday. Hope you can try this with your kids…and if not Read Post
Homemade Peppermint Playdough Recipe
Trying to think of a perfect favor for your upcoming Frozen party? Or maybe want to create a winter wonderland in your home? Why not make “snow” play dough aka this Homemade Peppermint Playdough recipe?! It’s inexpensive, easy, and fun for the kids. Plus the parents will be happy there’s no candy to bring home. Read Post
Teaching Tuesday: How to Make a Planet (with an old CD!)
Remember that feeling in school when you walked in and realized that you forgot a project was due? Pure panic in the bottom of your gut?! Yeah, that happened to me today, but it wasn’t my homework, it was my daughter’s for preschool. We were supposed to make a planet this weekend out of paper Read Post
