Raising Children to Weather the Storm
My son has been playing with toy train tracks for months. It’s wooden puzzle pieces make it pretty easy to put together. It’s also a great toy that helps with his sensory and motor skills. But it never would occur to me that this train track has a hidden optical illusion. I came across an…
Ever wonder how clouds form? Well, Princess decided to do a science experiment showing how to make a cloud in a jar. Here’s what you’ll need for this this step-by-step cloud tutorial: A jar with a lid Aerosol spray (Most cloud experiments require the use of a match. However, we decided to avoid it for safety reasons. Hairspray is a better…
It’s hard to keep up with holiday photos and festivities every year. I thought that things would get much easier once I became a stay-at-home mom, but I can’t say that’s been the case. Freelancing has been a blessing, allowing me the flexibility to fill-in every now and then., but it can also get pretty busy….
I wrote about things I wish I knew before becoming a parent on my BabyCenter blog, but I felt the urge to add a few more things to my growing list. As I mentioned, I thought I had it all figured out, but little did I know what I was really in for. I’ve seen…
Do you have an inquisitive child who enjoys asking questions about the weather? I do. Princess and I love chatting about different weather phenomenon and conducting a science experiment to go along with our discussions. From making snow to making a volcano and frost, she enjoys learning about how it all happens and likes to take…
There are only a few more weeks left until spring arrives. But Mother Nature tends to surprise us with extremely cold temperatures periodically. So when it comes to mixed hair care, it’s important to take the necessary steps to maintain healthy curls. Wear a hat that’s lined with satin. Most winter hats aren’t a curly girls best friend. It’s…
If your son likes playing with dolls, would you let him? This has been an on going debate in our home for a while now. There was a time when O would play with his sister’s dolls. His Dad didn’t like it, and neither did Grandma. In fact, whenever they would see him with a…
As we were getting ready to leave for school the other day, Princess opened the door and shouted, “Snow!” But, it hadn’t been snowing at all. It was actually frost that formed on the car overnight, which inspired us to do a frost science experiment. Her new discovery sparked a conversation about how frost forms….
