Kids

Vote, Volunteer, or Donate to the Members Project

by Marie April 22, 2010

I have a big place in my heart for kids and any type of organization that can help them succeed is amazing in my eyes. So when I first saw this commercial about the Members Project helping the Harlem Children’s Zone weeks ago, I was really impressed with how a credit card company was giving [...]

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Playing With Trash: Mini Lego Playhouse

by Heather April 5, 2010

It’s so hard to throw boxes into the recycling. Not because I want to keep them, but because my sons always want to play with them! Boxes are such a great blank canvas for creative play, and kids seem to know it. My sons have made boxes into tractors, kitchen stoves, building blocks, and an [...]

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Celebrate 2010 with Some Goofy Glasses

by Marie December 29, 2009

We’re celebrating the new year with some fun and crafty glasses. We’re getting excited to be heading into 2010 and will be sporting these spectacles as we ring in the new year on Dec. 31st. I don’t know if the kids will last until midnight, but they’ll be rockin’ it with some goofy glasses as [...]

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Giving Your Kids Choices

by Marie August 13, 2009

As parents, we want to know that we’re in control. But our kids tend to beg, plead, and whine about the choices we make for them. So I try to give my kids choices without letting them choose. This is a great way to let kids have a choice without giving up all the parental [...]

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What Can We Do Today, Mom? Let’s Craft!

by Marie July 27, 2009

Here’s some fun and fresh crafty ideas I’ve come across for those, “What can we do today?” questions. (Click on the image for directions.)

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Benefits of Learning a Second Language

by Marie June 25, 2009

Ever since my children were very young, I’ve had the desire to expose them to a second language. I’ve noticed over the last few years that they’ve been picking up phrases in Spanish, thanks to Dora and Diego! They can count in Spanish, know a few colors and some directions, it’s great! So I’ve been [...]

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Recycled Crafts for Earth Day

by Marie April 20, 2009

We’re gearing up for Earth Day coming up on April 22nd! Here’s some great crafts that use all kinds of recycled materials, helping out the environment and getting kids crafting. Egg Carton Flowers and Bugs (pictured above) by Make and Takes Plastic Grocery Bag Parachutes by Flip Flops and Applesauce Cereal Box Bookmarks by Plum [...]

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Encouraging Independence in My Kids

by Marie February 17, 2009

My son’s always asking me if he can pour his own cereal and milk and I’m still so hesitant to let him. He’s 6 and big enough, I’m just not in the mood to clean up a mess if it were to happen. BUT how is my son ever going to learn and get better [...]

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5 Easy Steps to Taking Great Pictures of Kids

by Marie January 16, 2009

I’m so happy to share the photography knowledge and skills of Jessica of Mom Shots! Her blog has great tips and tricks for taking photos of kids, something I need major help with. My kids can’t sit still, I have to take 500 shots just to get the one good one! So I’ve asked Jessica [...]

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