We decided to do a celebration of Fall colors by going on a nature walk and collecting things to make our own potpourri. This was my first time making potpourri and I have to say, I like it so much better than store bought. It fills our home with the Fall aromas of cinnamon, cloves and orange as it brings back memories of our nature walk. *This post contains affiliate … [Read more...]
Fall Fun at the Beach
We went on a Fall beach getaway with my parents (Grandma and Grandpa) last week. It was wonderful to be at the beach with cooler temperatures and less of a crowd. This is the beautiful spot where the Russian river meets the ocean. We spent time at "one of the most deadly … [Read more...]
Corny Science: Will it sink or float?
We are focusing on the harvest theme this week. We are lucky to have family farms close by and we stopped this week at a Farmer's Market stand and bought some freshly harvested corn. The kids love corn and corn on the cob is always a hit in our family. To celebrate the harvest theme, we decided to do a fun science experiment using the corn. Luckily, this experiment uses very … [Read more...]
Ghosts, Bats & Pumpkins…Oh my!
Looking for some Halloween inspiration? I've got you covered. There are lots of creative and fun crafts and activities to try. It would be really challenging to get them all in before Halloween. Let's face it, it would be impressive to do three of these before Halloween! Friendly Ghost Crafts (from left to right) Paint Print Ghosts from Happy … [Read more...]
While at the Farm-Children’s Song
This week the theme for Playful Preschool is the farm. This theme works well for us because we love to visit farms. We also have a membership to a local farm to pick produce. It is fun and educational each time we visit. We have experienced many county fairs and festivals featuring farm animals. The Sugar Snaps enjoy learning … [Read more...]