Category Archives: Parenting

More Fun Than a Barrel of Monkeys

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Kristen

…although my girls do enjoy the Barrel of Monkeys we recently found in our garage; but this post is about another find- well technically an old find re-found.  Years ago Mira and I picked up Dr. Suess’s Super Stretchy ABC … Continue reading →

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Here Be Dragons

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Kristen

Ancient cartographers used to draw elaborate dragons and sea serpents on maps to denote unexplored territories.  If some faraway land or ocean laid beyond their current knowledge they would scribble in a mythical creature— Here be Dragons Such a warning probably … Continue reading →

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Super Moon 2012

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Kristen

“Moon Lunacy strikes again: The impending Supermoon is to an average full Moon what a 16″ Pizza is to a 15″ Pizza. So chillax.”  Neil deGrasse Tyson  Yes, the Super Moon does seem to get over-hyped but that doesn’t mean we … Continue reading →

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Tinkering with Tinker Toys

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Kristen

I love Legos.  Really, I do.  My girls are creating all sorts of neat things out of them and just recently Mira has begun to enjoy and take pride in following the illustrated instructions that come in our monthly Lego … Continue reading →

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A Play-Based Time Capsule

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Kristen

I recently came across one of my old college notebooks and found a quote I wrote years ago.  It said, “Sometimes I get so ahead of myself that I fall behind.”  I remember writing it  after I had spent a couple … Continue reading →

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Tum Tum and Nutmeg

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Kristen

“Hidden in the broom cupboard of Rose Cottage are two grand gates that lead to the loveliest little house you’ve ever seen. Nutmouse Hall.   Shh, don’t tell anyone, this is the home of Tumtum and Nutmeg…” Every so often we … Continue reading →

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Stellar Stella Seizes the Day

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Kristen

I was hoping to get up early this morning to work on a post that’s been sitting in draft form for awhile.  I wanted to publish it before the kids got up, but at the last minute decided to sleep in … Continue reading →

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CarSchooling – Learning on the Road

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Kristen

Carschooling is an integral part of my family’s homeschooling adventure.  My girls and I are frequently in the car.  We do a lot of interstate driving and luckily for me (and my sanity) all my girls are great passengers.  I attribute their … Continue reading →

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“I Am Happy” by Sukey Molloy CD Review and Giveaway

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Kristen

I’m always on the lookout for great resources and materials to use with my children so I was excited to be sent a copy of Sukey Molloy’s newest CD to review. Full disclaimer- I am by no means an expert … Continue reading →

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Easter Treats

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Kristen

Spring is here!  New Nanny-made dresses are in order. I had grand plans of my girls posing for a mini-photo shoot in the new dresses that Nanny made for them.  They had other ideas in mind.  I swear, trying to capture … Continue reading →

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