Our Little Gardeners & Their First Garden

May 2, 2012 By 5 Comments
Miracle-Gro Kids Gardening Set Mickey Mouse

Gardening was high on our summer to-do list and the planting part can now be checked off.  Both kids loved "helping" in the big garden so we thought it would be fun to let them plant their own mini-garden using the Disney Mickey Mouse Greenhouse from Miracle-Gro® Kids.  There are tons of kits available geared toward kids with any kind of plant, veggie, or herb you want.  The next time you are at your local home improvement store, take a peek- the selection of kid-friendly products is … [Read more...]

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Candy Free Egg Hunting Ideas for Easter – Our Egg Hunt

March 30, 2012 By 10 Comments
Colgate Easter Products

Yesterday I mentioned how Bryson loved Easter egg hunting last year and how I look forward to watching both of my babies hunt eggs this year.  Today, we had a mini egg hunt- just the kids and I- at home with some fun prizes.  Because their Easter baskets will have candy and because we have candy leftover from who-knows-when (I need to throw it out!), I wanted to go for a candy free egg hunt.  Colgate has some great Nickelodeon character themed oral care products out for Easter and I … [Read more...]

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Scented Kool-Aid Play Dough Recipe – Preschool Craft & Activity

March 27, 2012 By 12 Comments
Scented Kool-Aid Play Dough

Much like the edible finger paint recipe last week, I have another great recipe to share that stems from a flop.  This time it's scented Kool-Aid play dough.  Still no luck making edible slime!  It seems that everyone on the Internet has re-posted the exact same recipe that doesn't work.  I've searched and searched, read through comments on posts, etc. and I can't figure out why people keep posting a recipe that is no good.  Maybe just for the searches?  I don't know, but it is annoying … [Read more...]

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Go Green, Learn, and Have Fun with the Gigglin’ Garden Gang – Preschool Activity

March 7, 2012 By 10 Comments
Gigglin Garden

One of the things I'm most looking forward to this spring and summer is planting a garden.  We have BIG plans- maybe a little too big, but our motto is "Go big or go home!" so we are going big.  I can already feel the warmth of the sun on my face and the ache in my back.  I can also imagine two little faces covered in dirt and two helpers right under foot.  The kids and I got a very small taste of the gardening life yesterday with the Gigglin' Garden Gang kit.  It was a little windy out, … [Read more...]

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Peanut Butter Play Dough Recipe

February 23, 2012 By 14 Comments
Peanut butter Play Dough

Miss Bella has been feeling left out lately.  It seems like every time we make something, it isn't safe for her to play with because she wants to taste everything. With the homemade slime and the original play dough recipes out, I decided it was time to make something that she could enjoy, something safe, something tasty.  This peanut butter play dough recipe turned out to be perfect for her and I loved that watching sister and brother play together. Peanut Butter Play Dough … [Read more...]

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Preschool at Home – Supplies We Use

February 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
Preschool Supplies

When I first started researching preschool ideas and reading homeschool blogs, the amount of products used was a little overwhelming.  Most of them mentioned that you don't have to purchase a lot though and you more than likely have a home full of items you can use.  I enjoy seeing what other moms are using to teach their preschoolers, because it gives me new ideas and helps me keep a running list of things to look-out for.   If you are like me, then you'll enjoy our preschool supply page.  … [Read more...]

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