A Final Christmas Reminder
With Christmas so close, I must make a little plea to parents, grandparents and Santa. I know that most gifts have long since been purchased, wrapped and are waiting for the moment you child can open them. But, do they include books? Books are important gifts for any occasion, but especially at Christmas. The primary […]
Short on Cash for the Holidays
I am running a little short on cash this Christmas. Is it acceptable to give a small gift to babysitters, hair dresser, ect instead of cash? A small personal gift is always appreciated. If you are a good crafter or baker, consider making something for the person that you want to give something. In larger […]
Simply Christmas Fun for Fine Motor Training
It’s hard to believe Christmas is so close. This week is a great time to create Christmas fun, and boost fine motor skills. Waffle Cone Christmas Trees: Materials – Waffle Cones – Green Frosting – Red Twizzlers – Colored Candy for the lights (Sunburst {chocolate covered sunflower seeds} work well) Directions – Spread […]
A Graceful Stride in Heels
Well, my darlings, this is the season for parties, and with the parties come the cocktail dresses and stilettos. Oh, those stilettos are so hard on the feet! To walk gracefully in them does require special knowledge of foot work. Evidently, we American girls have been leaning too much on our big toes. That’s right, […]
Some Middle-Earth Clarification
In honor of the last Hobbit movie, I’d like to set a few Middle Earth related items straight. First, I’ve been asked by a very astute young lady if I live in a Hobbit hole. While I certainly wish I did reside in a Hobbit hole, I must confess that as of now, I do […]
Gifts for the Mother-in-Law
I am having a really hard time deciding what to purchase for my mother in law. She buys everything that she wants and she really wants very little. In fact, she has begun gifting items throughout the year to clear out some of the stuff in her home. I could really use some inspiration on […]
Christmas Shopping
I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe it is so close to Christmas. I’m simply not ready. I wonder if I might be able to slow down time until I catch up. I guess not, so the only answer is for me to speed up. I love to be finished shopping and gifts […]
Misheard Song Lyrics
Children are an endless reservoir of humor, especially when they inherit their aunt’s bizarre, not in the least logical, ability to mishear song lyrics. ‘Big ol’ Chad and Delilah’ isn’t exactly a seamless replacement for ‘big ol’ jet airliner,’ but I suppose if your sense of reality twists past certain limits either could, in theory, […]
Good Posture
Darlings, I must share with you the importance of correct posture for health reasons and fashion, because clothes, no mater the cost or designer, can’t look good without graceful carriage. As simply as one wants to keep up with the best skin care, one should be constantly aware of the beauty of good posture. It […]
Making a List and Checking it Twice
It’s that time of year when children everywhere make a list of the toys they want for Christmas. I remember when my children were young, making the wish list each year and finding Santa to tell him about those special toys on the list. My daughter always happily anticipated the event with giddy joy, but […]
Christmas Songs
A timely encore: Christmas is the perfect time to use music to enhance child development skills. Many songs are used, daily, in the preschool setting, to build language, articulation, motor and educational skills. I have selected a few of my favorites to share with you. To get your child moving and practice/develop language skills, enjoy […]
What Is Advent?
My son has been studying Advent and asking questions about it. I must admit that I know very little about Advent and was wondering if you could help me out? In modern times, Advent is celebrated for the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. The word Advent refers to the arrival of a notable person […]
Old Telephones
I hope everyone had as great a Thanksgiving as I did. It is so good to be with family and friends. And, the feast was fabulous. We went through a turkey, turkey breast, curried ham and vegetables, salads and desserts of every variety. The day was complete with shared memories. One memory shared was a […]
Teaching the Joy of Giving
With Thanksgiving over and Christmas on the rise, it is a perfect time to teach giving to your child. I have always considered these special days to be bound with thankfulness for blessings and opening of hearts and wallets for giving back for our blessings. Teaching your child the joy of giving is important in […]
Infomercials Are Horrifying
Normally, I enjoy spending some quality time with an infomercial or the shopping network. In fact, one day I’m going to purchase a really cool vacuum cleaner, despite no interest in vacuuming, or attend a seminar on how to buy real estate with absolutely no money down. No money down. That’s as mysterious as the […]
Beware of Mistletoe & Poinsettias
I really love mistletoe and poinsettias at Christmas but I just got a new puppy. I have heard that they are and are not dangerous for dogs. Do you know if I am safe to have these in my home? I hate to be the source of bad news but neither poinsettia nor mistletoe is […]
