Last Christmas was fruitful in building our…I mean Chase’s, Lego collection. Storing Lego sets in their original boxes in the closet downstairs was no longer cutting it. So… I did what any organized thrifty Mom would do and made a trip to the Dollarama to find some storage bins and…
Chase, my oldest son is a busy boy. I often joke that he is appropriately named and a perfect example of a self-fulfilling prophecy. As much as I appreciate and nurture this quality, there are times I need to reel it in, especially now that I have taken on the role…
We’ve been having fun with kitchen play lately. I love that kitchen experiments inspire curiosity, learning through sensory play all while developing an early interest in science. Check out our latest experiment: Making Rain Clouds! What You Need: Clear cups Measuring cup Water Food coloring Shaving cream (not the gel…
One of the things that drives me a little insane about my 4 year old is that whenever he breaks a toy or something in the house, he will cheerfully chirp, “That’s okay! We can just buy a new one!” “No, no, no, no…. we cannot just buy a new…
I cannot believe that Chase starts school this September. Where does the time go? I am quite impressed with the series of orientation activities that the school board hosts to help prepare kids and parents for this big milestone. One of the things we received was a list of skills and…
It’s been a long winter and we decided to release some of our cold weather frustration on an ice chipping activity! I’m a huge fan of quick and easy sensory play that works with items you already have on-hand, so this one tops the list! What You Need: a muffin…
Chase and I were fighting boredom one day so I pulled up my trusty Pinterest account and next thing you know, we are pretending to be Scientists experimenting in the kitchen! What I love about this experiment is how quick and easy it is. I had all of the supplies on…
Valentine’s Day will be here soon. That special occasion created just for Hallmark… er, I mean to give us an opportunity to express our love because we don’t do it any other day of the year. Gee… I guess I’m feeling a little cynical this year. Anywho, I came across…
