Nothing makes the Christmas season seem as cheery as holiday decor. The Christmas season shines even brighter when the hands of the little ones you love make those cherished decorations. The following five projects will provide you with inspiration to get started crafting Christmas decorations with your grandchildren. Popcorn garlands
Archives for October 2011
5 Interior Design Ideas for Your Kids’ Bedroom
Decorating kids’ bedrooms can be a lot of fun. The easiest way to come up with a theme is to make a list of the child’s favorite things. Favorite movie
Overcoming the 3 Most Discouraging Questions to Homeschool Teachers – Part 3
I’ve been homeschooling my children since my oldest was 2 years old. I’ve come across many supportive people and a few not so supportive ones. Unfortunately, it’s these discouraging naysayers whose comments and questions linger the longest with me, most likely because I’m not usually snappy and sarcastic to strangers- so I often replay the [...]
What Are The Benefits of Using Online Coupons?
It seems easy to spend cash, but doubly difficult to save money. Coupons provide you with the perfect method to spend as much as you want while making excellent savings! A wise customer knows how to benefit from low priced items and freebies. A wise customer knows how to cut his or her home needs [...]
The Role of a Midwife Through Your Pregnancy
A midwife is a specialist in low-risk pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Midwives typically encourage normal, natural childbirth and support women to achieve a healthy pregnancy and baby. Midwives typically practice in clinics, hospitals, birth centres, and homes. Depending on the laws of the state or country, midwives may participate in childbirth occurring in [...]
Barbie: Is She Evil or Good?
Over the past decade there has been attack after attack criticizing the message that one of Mattel’s most popular toys, Barbie, is sending to young girls. Critics claim that Barbie is giving young girls an unrealistic perception of body image. Although I may be several years behind in adding my voice to the argument, I [...]
Action Steps To Protect Children From Exposure to Toxic Food and Substances
You can learn how to protect your children from exposure to toxic foods and substances that cause health problems — by taking one or more of these action steps today. Action 1! SIGN-UP for the Organic Nanny monthly email newsletter that provides healthy living tips, solutions, options, and steps to protect your children’s health. You [...]
How to Save Money at Restaurants
It is a common practice for a lot of people to eat out, so it would make perfect sense if you want to learn how to save money in this department. Fortunately, there are many ways to save money at restaurants. Read on to find out several powerful tips on how to do so. The [...]
Overcoming the 3 Most Discouraging Questions to Homeschool Teachers – Part 2
I’ve been homeschooling my children since my oldest was 2 years old. I’ve come across many supportive people and a few not so supportive ones. Unfortunately, it’s these discouraging naysayers whose comments and questions linger the longest with me, most likely because I’m not usually snappy and sarcastic to strangers- so I often replay the [...]
Out of the Mouths of Babies: 4 Children’s Books That Teach You Something
Remember how fun reading was as a kid? You would beg your parents to read just one more book before you went to bed. You wished so bad that you could read the books yourself. Now that you can read all by yourself, those books seem childish. What is the point in reading them again? [...]
Product Review: Mommy Bear with Womb Sound
A lot of new mothers struggle to get their little one to sleep, particularly as they start growing and becoming more curious about the world around them. Thankfully, this wonderful new product is both functional as a sleep aid and a cute toy, which combines the soothing sounds of the womb with a cuddly teddy [...]
Teaching vs. Encouraging Learning: A Frazzled Parent’s Story
I’ll be honest with you—early childhood education was not my major in college, and I have never worked for a primary school. And that’s exactly why I’m the perfect one to write this post. I used to work as an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor, so I thought I knew a thing or [...]
Education Perspectives: Student-Based Solutions
Few people disagree that our current education model has problems. Trying to get a handle on fixing these problems is difficult—especially when we can’t even agree on what the problems are. Teachers, parents and school administrators all have different perspectives. But the perspective often missing completely from the education conversation is from students themselves. Finding [...]
Overcoming the 3 Most Discouraging Questions to Homeschool Teachers – Part 1
I’ve been homeschooling my children since my oldest was 2 years old. I’ve come across many supportive people and a few not so supportive ones. Unfortunately, it’s these discouraging naysayers whose comments and questions linger the longest with me, most likely because I’m not usually snappy and sarcastic to strangers- so I often replay the [...]
Shower the Newborn with Great Baby Shower Gifts
It is an honor to be invited to a baby shower. You are invited to celebrate a brand new life with your friends and family. The last thing you want to do is worry about what type of present to bring. Here is where this article comes in. You will find a lot of great [...]
Contemporary Art Makes Any Home Look Good
When most people think of art they think of paintings, such as, “The Mona Lisa”. Currently, contemporary art has become the next big thing. The best thing about it is the fact that it can be used to decorate the home. Also, if the artist knows what they are doing they will have a selection [...]
12 Fun Ways to Celebrate National School Lunch Week
Parents and teachers can do much more than drag out the Food Plate chart during National School Lunch Week, Oct. 10-14. Thanks to the Internet, you can choose from a variety of online quizzes, interactive games, live events in your school and community, and even simple do-it-yourself “fun with food” experiments in your own kitchen.
What Parents Need To Know About Teacher Certification & Education Reform
Do you have school-aged children? Are you aware that, according to the U.S. Department of Education, “in the next decade, 1.6 million teachers will retire, and 1.6 million new teachers will take their place. This reality presents a true challenge and an amazing opportunity.” American parents need to take full advantage of this opportunity and [...]
Innocent Looking Crib Sheets Can Hide A Deadly Secret
How can a crib sheet be dangerous? Crib sheets are important because of the amount of time a baby spends in bed, so they should be chosen with great care. However, crib sheets that are poorly fitted can end up becoming a dangerous play thing for a baby. They can wrap themselves around the little [...]
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