I love toys.I have cherished memories of getting exactly what I wanted for Christmas.Mommy and Daddy were SO good to me!One year it was the Quick Curl Barbie.I spent hours curling, combing and ... Read More about Teaching With Toys
Don’t Skip Skip Counting, Let Skipper Skip
Skip Counting is a long, lost skill.When modern educators thought rote drills were too monotonous, boring and unproductive,they stopped having the kids chant in ... Read More about Don’t Skip Skip Counting, Let Skipper Skip
WHY DO WE BUY TOYS?!?!
Hubby and I have asked ourselves this many times over the years.You buy an awesome Christmas present,the kid plays with the box.You order an awesome birthday present,the kid plays with the bubble ... Read More about WHY DO WE BUY TOYS?!?!
The Tom Sawyer Trick Still Works
This dreamplayhouseneeded some serious Tom Sawyer attention.One sunny Saturday,one trip to Home Depot with hubby,and one eager little painter.Yea, as soon as we mentioned painting,she was ... Read More about The Tom Sawyer Trick Still Works
How To NOT Nag A Husband
You're never too young to learn how to be a good wife.At only 8 years old, Rebekah learned a valuable lesson innagging.You know that drippy faucet thing wives like to do?Sometimes daughters do it, ... Read More about How To NOT Nag A Husband
That’s IT! I’m Going EMO!
The lack of sunshine during the PNW's fall and winter can be a little,well,to be honest,depressing.Especially, when you face the fact that it can rainan average of 37 ... Read More about That’s IT! I’m Going EMO!
