Archive for July, 2008

Today was Abby’s first real “art lesson” involving the painting Number 31 by Jackson Pollock and the marble art lesson from Scribble Art by MaryAnn Kohl. I let Abby pick out the colors of paint at the craft store along with a bag of inexpensive marbles, two different sizes. We lined a old yucky cookie sheet
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I try to incorporate reading, music, art, gratitude, exercise, nature, touch, and a family activity into teaching the assigned letter. We actually spend two days on one letter, so we have enough time for all the fun activities and all the regular things that goes on in our day to day life. Then after a
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I wish I could say I came up with the saying, “Don’t Dummy Down Your Kid’s Food” but alas someone said it on one of my favorite summertime reality TV shows, The Next Food Network Star. But ya know, it is really something I live by. I refuse to “dummy down” my kids food. One
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I’m sorry all I can think about is the beach right now, only 6 more days!! Here are some books we are taking on the car ride to get us ready! Beach by Elisha Cooper This was my favorite book of the bunch, the watercolors are stunning. It celebrates and focuses on all the “little
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Mmm check out what we are making tonight, click on the picture for the yummy recipe, the perfect summer time treat.

This has to be in my top 5 best memories ever as a kiddo: It was my 7th birthday and it wasn’t turning out to be the best. Most of the day was spent running errands as a family, the last one being Home Depot. When we got in the car my Dad starting really
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Rebecca told me of a fantastic idea Kids Off the Couch had. I get their free weekly newsletters but must have missed this one! Watch Disney’s Fantasia and then attend your city’s free outdoor music show as a family. To get more fabulous tips and to read up on this more click here.

The winner of the giveaway (chosen through random.org) is…….Michele P. who said, “these are so cute, what a great giveaway! Thanks to you and both of the sponsors! I also blogged about it on my blog! ” Don’t be disappointed if you didn’t win, next Saturday will be the best giveaway ever…..a custom made tutu
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Let’s be honest, if I bought lots of these clothes, I wouldn’t have money to pay my mortgage so…with that in mind here are my favs for the fall. Juicy Couture Apple Print Raincoat 162.00 and Juicy Couture Plaid Wool Coat 358.00 Juicy Couture Mini Heart Print Dress 102.00 Joe’s Jeans ‘Rockstar’ Jeans with Rainbow
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I have been getting pretty frustrated lately with my daughter’s hitting problem, mainly hitting her baby sister. Consistent time outs, taking toys away, taking stickers off of her job chart….it wasn’t working. I read this article in the August issue of Parents “Discipline For Softies” written by Alan E. Kazdin, Ph.D. and president of the
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