May Organizational Goal: The Kitchen

by | May 3, 2012 | Organization

photo credit May is here and I’m not so sure I am ready for this month’s organizational task.  But there is no backing out now!  🙂 This month we are tackling the busiest room in our house, the kitchen.  The grand central station of cooking, family...

Rainbows in a Bucket

by | May 2, 2012 | Fun for Kids, Outdoor Fun

Believe it or not, there is a rainbow in this bucket.  Do you see it?  Well, just ask the trio of 4 year old boys and lone 2 year old girl who took the walk with us. With the arrival of nice weather, you are probably heading outside for some fresh air and adventure....

May Day Flowers for May 1st (tomorrow)

by | Apr 30, 2012 | May Day

Tomorrow is May 1st which means that early in the morning (ok, not too early), the doorbell will ring and my two little loves will find baskets of flowers on the front porch. Why?  It is May Day and the tradition is to give flowers to those you love.  I usually pick...

"Tell A Story" Day & The Art of Storytelling

by | Apr 27, 2012 | Uncategorized

photo credit Can you tell a good tale?  I have always thought being an amazing story teller would be a cool trait to possess.  (I’m totally not there yet!)  But, I can capture the intent gaze of my kids as I weave together a story.  And after all, I have no more...

A "Going Green" Party

by | Apr 26, 2012 | Earth Day, Green

Last weekend, I had the privilege of guest posting over at Savvy Auntie.  Savvy Auntie is an online community of aunts, great aunts, godmothers and all women who love kids.  The site is filled with advice, ideas of things to do with nieces and nephews and even gift...