I fell in love with writing in the 2nd grade. I was amazed at the freedom I gained through putting my thoughts onto paper. I had my first journal (then called a diary) in the 2nd grade and enjoyed writing my sporadic entries in it. Poetry soon became my favorite
+ more bio informationSCRAPBOOKING WITH YOUR CHILD 101Being an avid scrapbooker and teaching scrapbooking classes to both adults and children I have some tips I have learned along the way that I would love to share with you to make the process more enjoyable.1. Get duplicates of your pictures2. Set up a box of scrapbooking supplies that is for you... More..
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! What started as a fun way to entertain my two kids and nieces and nephews when we babysat them overnight has turned into a fun tradition the first overnight visit of the summer!First, I get everyone seated around the kitchen table. Next, each child gets a disposable plastic c... More..
How to Fold Paper to Create an Origami BoxOrigami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. This art form has been around for centuries yet can be simple enough for a child to learn or complex enough to challenge the most advanced of paper manipulators. Today I am going to walk you through the steps of creating a simple o... More..
Food allergies in children are more common than we think. The human body is amazing! This is especially true if you consider the way children's bodies try and warn them about foods that aren't safe for them. Hives and red rashes are two of the most common ways to recognize food allergies. You can also look for recurring heada... More..
Calling all scrapbookers and rubber stampers! Pull out your stash and sit down with your child for a fun afternoon of creating board games! I have shared an old favorite with you to start with.TIC-TAC-TOESUPPLIES: Alphabet Stamp Set (X and the O) White Card Stock 5-3/4" x 4-3/8" Envelope Color #1 Card Stock Color #2 Card Stoc... More..
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