Last fall, I shared this post on Facebook: “Would you ever guess that this empty patch of land in our yard brings me a huge amount of happiness? A few years after building our home, this became the site of a metal shed that we needed for patio furniture, off-season lawn and garden equipment, etc. […] Read more…
9 Summer Tips for Kids’ Growth and Development
Summer is known as that lazy, relaxing time of year. While all kids deserve a break, they still need structure and stimulating activities that nurture their growth and development. What are some pro tips to keep in mind when it comes to your kids this summer? Vinay Saranga M.D. is a child psychiatrist and founder […] Read more…
No Flyers or Junk Mail Mailbox Sign
Today’s post is short and sweet! As I try to be more environmentally friendly, one small step at a time, I decided to design a sign asking our mail carrier (or anyone else distributing advertising) not to put any flyers or junk mail in our box. I used Canva to create the sign, then printed […] Read more…
My Shoe Story: Kate Winn (PLUS: Win a Pair of IEN LEE Shoes!)
This post was inspired by the book Our Shoes, Our Selves: 40 Women, 40 Stories, 40 Pairs of Shoes by Bridget Moynahan and Amanda Benchley, with photographs by Melanie Dunea. (I reviewed it here!) Read to the end to find out how to share your own shoe story and have a chance to win a […] Read more…
DIY BBQ Sauce – Great Gift Idea!
For Father’s Day this year, our students made “Quick BBQ Sauce” from Martha Stewart’s website. This could also be done by kids at home! We were fortunate to have a couple of moms come in to take the kids to the kitchen in groups (they took 4 at a time) to mix all the ingredients […] Read more…
Making DIY Foaming Hand Soap
On Earth Day, I shared a very popular guest post from Lara Murray with 13 Ways to Waste Less. Her tips included reusing containers, such as hand soap containers, which gave me a birthday gift idea for my little DIYer: supplies to make homemade foaming hand soap! We used a great Homemade Organic Foaming Hand […] Read more…