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How to Make Silly Putty
January 22, 2015
How to Make Homemade Silly Putty with Glue and Liquid Starch This stuff stretches and oozes. If you give it a sharp pull, it will break. But if you hold…
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Simple Clothespin Catapult
January 22, 2015
Here's a simple way to make a catapult with items that you probably already have around the house! This catapult is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. To make this catapult,…
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How to Build LEGO Ninjas and Dragons
January 17, 2015
Build Ninjas and Dragons out of LEGO® Bricks! If you have ninja fans at your house, they might enjoy building these fun LEGO® projects! The ninjas are pretty fun to…
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Boys and Girls are Not the Same. And why that's GOOD!
January 14, 2015
One thing that I never anticipated when I started this blog was how much controversy the name would create. At the time, I had three boys. (Now I have four.)…
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Printable Dragon Coloring Pages
January 12, 2015
Dragon Printable Coloring Pages! Gresham spends a lot of time drawing. And when I say a lot, I mean a LOT. He and Owen go through mounds of paper, and I…
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One Thing I Will Seek: Simplifying Motherhood in a World of Information Overload
January 11, 2015
A few weeks ago, I caught myself thinking about whether or not I am a "helicopter mom." I thought about it a minute. And then I thought, "Does it even…
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LEGO Marble Run
January 8, 2015
Here's a fun LEGO® building challenge - create a marble run! Aidan built this marble run with different types of moving parts. Here's a demonstration: Update: We've added another LEGO…
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Velcro Super Hero Cuffs
January 7, 2015
Here's a fun superhero craft for kids - turn plastic cups into arm cuffs that can be taken on and off! This craft was Jonathan's idea (age 3)! The boys…
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40+ Activities for Preschoolers
January 4, 2015
Whether you have one preschooler or several, here are some ideas for keeping preschoolers busy! For this post, I chose to especially focus on activities that preschoolers can do independently…
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Tips for Homeschooling When You Have a Baby or Toddler (Or Both!)
January 4, 2015
Here are some survival tips for homeschooling when you also have a baby or toddler in the house. (Or both!) Little ones definitely make homeschooling more challenging. Babbling toddlers make…
