Does your daughter and/or son LOVE science? Do they want to take apart electronics only to try to rebuild them again? Has your kitchen turned into a lab? Can your kids spend hours digging in the dirt to uncover treasures? Mine, too! Here are some recent favorites that we've tried out! [show_ms_widget id="36001436" image_id="41863004" width="735" height="1102"] 1. … [Read more...]
Friday Five
Yikes, I've been a little MIA, but only from here - in real life, I've been beyond busy with so many great projects, all of which are creatively rewarding and challenging at the same time. Not to mention the repercussions of Hurricane Harvey and the continued recovery efforts underway in Houston. Add to that a couple of charity projects, and we have ourselves a full … [Read more...]
Back to School for Kids + Parents
I've talked about Back to School ideas before here and here and yet we continue to grow and learn with each season, so here are just a few more to consider. 1. Take a deep breath. Transition is hard, and your kids will take their cues on how to feel from you. They really do learn more from what you do than what you say. Model positive behavior and talk about the … [Read more...]
Current (Online) Reading List
Do you remember back in the day when bloggers would do a blog roll - a list of their favorite websites to read? I miss those days! Let's get back to it, shall we? To get your Monday started, grab a cuppa coffee, and browse through these: 1. The Skimm. I usually read it on either the app or my daily email, but going to their site can give you a flavor for their timely and … [Read more...]
Monday Five To Get Your Week Started
[show_ms_widget id="35985928" image_id="41844011" width="735" height="1102"] 1) To start off, let's read some inspirational and practical advice in this great article from one of my FAVORITE websites, Thrive Global (originally published from powerwithsoul.com). It's a list of 5, too – 5 key players to include in your inner circle. This article is talking about success as … [Read more...]