I decided to bust out the window crayons that Uncle David had given the Sugar Snaps a while ago. They all stood side by side and colored the window in the door together. I think the forbidden quality of it makes it more fun. They could not believe I was allowing (and even suggesting) that they color the window. They jockeyed for … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Giveaway from Melissa & Doug
It was so much fun participating in the Melissa & Doug giveaway over the holidays, that I jumped at the chance to be involved in their generous Be My Valentine giveaway. Melissa & Doug has top quality educational toys and I wanted to give you the chance to win them. So, I teamed up with all of the … [Read more...]
Hole in my Heart–Health Scare Part Two
If you have been following, you know I had a health scare over the holidays. I was diagnosed with a TIA (mini-stroke) which is like a small earthquake signaling that a bigger quake may follow. After the episode, I went through denial. Like a tiny earthquake, a TIA leaves no damage behind. So, there is … [Read more...]
Foam Tray Play
I was about to throw a foam tray into the recycling bin when I checked the back to see if it was recyclable. It wasn't. So, I cut it into four pieces and gave one to each of the Sugar Snaps with one toothpick each. They had a great time scratching it, poking holes and imagining it to be a wide variety of things from a merry-go-round to … [Read more...]
Easy Sweetheart Tarts
I remember when I was a child, I wasn't a huge fan of pie filling but I loved the crust. I used to try and sneak little tiny pieces off the edges of the pie. After my Mom discovered my love of pie crust, she saved the bits of dough that were left over when she made pies. She rolled the dough out, added a bit of jam on one edge and rolled them tightly into tarts for me. I … [Read more...]