A Bucket List of…Boredom?
I had no idea our recent trip to Mexico would mean our son would make so much progress on his Bored Bucket List. This list is a … continue reading
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Lewis & Clark Summer Expedition: Week Ten
We did it! Week ten is our wrap up week. We actually finished our ten-week Lewis and Clark Summer Expedition in September. I have (ahem) … continue reading
That’s not a box of garbage in my son’s room…
Well, it is… but not because we’re too lazy to take out the trash. This is Paolo’s building box. He can make towers to play … continue reading
Not Your Average Thank You- Ten Ways for Kids to Show Thanks
The reasons for having my son write Thank You cards are starting to build up and so is his resistance to doing them. Last year we … continue reading
Elf on the Shelf: Mom Exposed
“How come there’s a tag on Elf-vis, Mom? Did you buy him? Are you the one making him do things at night?” Uh oh…my stomach dropped. I wanted … continue reading
The things I’ll do for a giggle
I just forced myself to get out of my nice warm bed to TP my own living room and stage the mischievous Elf-vis to be caught in … continue reading
When Wildlife Comes Home
Remember how I almost killed Paolo’s pet fish, Splashy? He’s still alive and well. And now he has a new buddy. Paolo and his class … continue reading
More Than a Coffee Can
These days we call it re-purposing, but whatever we call it, I love finding new uses for old things. As I was about to throw this coffee … continue reading
Boo!
Last night Paolo and I turned off the lights in the living room, curled up on the couch, turned on the flashlight, and read “spooky” … continue reading
The Great Halloween Egg Experiment
P and I thought it would be fun to try the Monster Eye Ball experiment we found on the Kitchen Pantry Scientist’s Facebook page last week. … continue reading