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Win 4 Tickets to King Richard’s Faire 27 Aug 2013 | 04:56 am
Hear ye, hear ye! Kings and Queens, Lords and Ladies, Children of All Ages. Guess what opens in just four days? King Richard’s Faire. So, step right up (or rather, read right through), to enter ...
Officially Introducing Art, Imagination and the NFL 25 Aug 2013 | 09:18 am
About seven months ago, my oldest asked Daddy if he could start his own blog. Daddy then approached me about it and I thought, Why not? It would be a fun way for Luke to tell stories, find his voice...
5 Steps Toward Facilitating Better Clothing Management for Boys 18 Aug 2013 | 02:16 am
Jack's Accessible Clothing When I went into the boys’ room this morning to guide Luke during Family Work Time, I was appalled by the state of his and Jack’s clothing. Not only did I find clothing to...
Apple Picking Sensory Bin Kit 10 Aug 2013 | 02:34 pm
It looks simple and, yes, a bit Christmas-y instead of fall-like, but, oh the sensory and learning it can inspire! (Read to the end and I think you'll agree.) While planning for the Sensory Bin Swap...
Organize and Host a Sensory Bin Swap 9 Aug 2013 | 08:36 am
Luke, Jack and friends playing with beach-theme sensory bin contents on a tray. Note the girls sorting gems and rocks while the boys engage in dramatic play. What great materials that bag had – rock...
Summer Science: Bubbles Exploration and the Scientific Process 25 Jul 2013 | 08:14 pm
Lately, Nina has been fascinated with just how many ways she can explore bubbles. One recent morning, we had the pleasure of watching a friend's daughter. It was a hot morning -- one when it was act...
Fall Planning: Daily Flow Framework (with ADHD in Mind) 22 Jul 2013 | 08:30 pm
Going with the flow after dinner one night. The children decided to design and test boats during family time. In early summer, I bumped into an informative article called Planning Summer Days: Rhyth...
Health over Budget: Chick Peas with Disodium EDTA 11 Jul 2013 | 09:23 pm
Canned chick peas have become a staple food in our home. I know they are not the healthiest of food options. (No canned food is). However, they are a convenient, on-the-go, GFCF food that packs at l...
An Intentional, Experiential Day Processed through Play 28 Jun 2013 | 08:26 am
2/3's of the Way through the Day: Feeding Seals As I begin to write this, it is 9 o’clock at night and my seven- and six-year-olds are not asleep yet. I am okay with that. They are reading to Dadd...
Thank You: The Post in Which I Share My Gratitude to Readers and The Journey of this Blog 21 Jun 2013 | 02:00 pm
It’s June 21st! That means it’s summertime and the living is easy, right? The kids experimenting with literal summer balance while Mommy rediscovers a more figurative time. Well, maybe not that eas...