There are peaches and then there are peaches! Some peaches you buy at the store may taste rather flavorless and but fresh peaches can actually be the most juicy and delicious fruit ever. I recently received a box of peaches provided to me by The Peach Truck and man, they were so good. I had […]
10 Earth Day Activities For The Whole Family
Earth Day is a pretty exciting day and sharing a bit about the history of Earth Day with your children is really a great learning opportunity. Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. It is all about putting a little focus on helping to conserve the environment of planet […]
Dandelion Poem: The Springing Of The Dandelion
Spring is here and dandelions are suddenly popping up and starting to bloom. Their bright yellow flowers turn into the iconic wish flowers that make children everywhere happy. I remember the first time someone told me I could make a wish on a dandelion before blowing the seeds to the wind. It was like a […]
5 Montessori Pre Writing Activities For Preschoolers
One of the most challenging skills that every pre-schooler struggles with is writing. Many parents have been at the receiving end of resistance from their kids who refuse to hold a pencil and practice writing. Don’t worry. Developing pre-writing skills and learning to write can be fun. I went to a Montessori preschool and I […]
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas- So Easy And So Good!
What could be easier than DIY banana pops? Plus, they are very healthy as far as desserts go and so delicious! I am going to share how to make frozen chocolate covered bananas with you today. Then you can make them and eat them using this method. You can also mix things up a bit […]
Ideas For Kids Gardening Activities
We planted a small vegetable garden. My kids love it! Gardening with kids is so much fun. They loved digging up the dirt and playing with the worms. My daughter who is a little older than my son did a great job pulling up the weeds and placing the brick border. At five, my daughter is […]
Easy Sweet Corn Smoothie Recipe
When a friend introduced me to the corn smoothie, I couldn’t help but be slightly skeptical. Vegetables in smoothies? Wasn’t that a fruit thing? I love vegetables, ice, and smoothies, but I generally have strict guides in what kinds of foods should be combined. Despite these prejudices, I decided to be adventurous and try this […]