Shrimp Risotto Recipe

shrimp risotto

If there is one thing I could not live without it would be easy meal solutions. There are so many nights that dinner is an after thought. While peanut butter and jelly is always an acceptable solution in my children’s opinion, as a mom I want to make sure they are getting all the nutrients … Read more

Woven Easter Egg Place Mats

Woven Easter egg place mats

I seriously cannot believe that Easter is right around the corner. Where has this year gone? Today when craft time came around Livia asked for an Easter craft. I had planned for us to start on weaving with cloth weaving, but on spur of the moment I could not for the life of me think … Read more

Rainbow Rain Stick Craft

rainbow rain stick craft

Make a rainbow rain stick using recycled materials and items around the house! This is a great musical instrument for young children that sounds just like rain! As we explored rainbows the last couple of weeks Livia started to grasp the concepts on how water and sun interact. Although she is not quite there yet, … Read more

St. Patties Day Wishing Links: Helping Kids Think About Others

One of the hardest things I have found in teaching my kids is to get them to think outside of themselves. And to be honest, it had reached the point that the “I wants” were on the edge of driving me to a bottle of klonopin. Don’t get me wrong, I love my kids. Absolutely … Read more