This is a great at-home Montessori practical life work for toddlers, starting around 16-18 months, through around 2.5 years old. All you need is an empty spice jar, toothpicks, and your toddler for this activity. Click to watch the video!
This October, Henry and I attended the ABC Kids Expo in Las Vegs, NV. Here are all of the awesome baby gear, toys, and brands we saw!
Have you ever cracked open an egg and found two yolks inside? What does it mean? Marriage, pregnancy, twins, death? Here’s what happened to me.
Most of us know other homemakers who always seem to be cheerful, even when things are chaotic. What daily habits do these happy homemakers have in common?
This preschooler-DIY rainbow fruit salad is inspired by Alex and Leah’s “Rainbow Salad” on Signing Time. Make it a Montessori lesson at home!
Whenever I hear people talk about adopting animals to teach their children about responsibility or caring for others, to boost their immune systems, or to reward them for good behavior, I want to scream. None of those are good reasons to adopt a pet. Here are 3 GOOD reasons to adopt a pet.
These handmade gifts for toddlers (or preschoolers) are perfect when you want to give a child a gift that’s a bit more personal, meaningful, or special.
A closer look at my toddler’s artwork made me see the beauty in my smallest homemaking efforts. Not every brush stroke will be perfect. Not every attempt will be a masterpiece. But the process is beautiful.
Ahh, the holidays. There’s so much to do. So many people to visit. Countless traditions to keep up with. A whole stack of favorite
Ahh, the holidays. There’s so much to do. So many people to visit. Countless traditions to keep up with. A whole stack of favorite
How can we stay focused on family during the holidays? 11 homemaking experts share their best tips.
Ahh, the holidays. There’s so much to do. So many people to visit. Countless traditions to keep up with. A whole stack of favorite recipes
What ONE thing should you do well ahead of time to prepare for the holidays? 11 homemaking experts weigh in.
A panel of 11 homemaking and organizational experts share how their own families prepare for the holidays each year. Emily Chapelle, Jen Jones, Rachel Masser, Beau Coffron, Courtney Carver, Joshua Becker, Laura Wittmann, Becky Rapinchuk, Jen Hadfield, Danielle Smith, and Andrew Mellen.
A panel of 11 homemaking experts speak up on how to prepare for, organize, and enjoy your holidays with your family. Emily Chapelle, Jen Jones, Rachel Masser, Beau Coffron, Courtney Carver, Joshua Becker, Laura Wittmann, Becky Rapinchuk, Jen Hadfield, Danielle Smith, and Andrew Mellen.
A bright, fun, kid-friendly living room tour, and tips for making yours into a place you love.
This year for Halloween, I wasn’t quite ready to let the kids go at their pumpkins with knives, even those kid-safe tiny pumpkin carving ones.
I’ve been hard-core decluttering the house. And I’ve been working hard to keep the clutter from coming back in. I’m guessing you’re here because you’re
Want an “If You Made a Million” Activity to do with your kids or students? Try this penny-cleaning Montessori work. With extensions for art & science.
My 4 year old loves to do her own little craft projects. She draws, does “scribble-scrabble writing”, traces, cuts, rips, glues, and explores the materials
In our house, the playroom is for imagination, for open-ended toys, for free exploration. We have dress up clothes (mainly play silks and scarves), building
The pine cone taught me something last week, as I picked it up to dust underneath it, and noticed how it’s become a little bit broken, a little worse for wear.
It takes more planning. More time. More setup and cleaning afterward. It takes attention and effort to teach them skills and techniques.
But it’s worth the extra effort.
When you don’t have time and your mind is muddled, you need to clear your mind quickly. Here are 4 great (fast) ways to quiet your mind.
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