February is Black History Month! As seen in my post on celebrating Native American Heritage Month, I really try to spotlight other cultures through books and activities. Why is this important? According to studies by the American Psychological Association, "3-month-old babies prefer faces from certain racial groups, 9-month-olds use race to categorize faces, and 3-year-old children in the U.S. associate some racial groups with negative traits. By age 4, children in the U.S. associate whites with ...
Celebrations
Simple and Sweet Valentine Decor
Holiday decor doesn't have to be fancy or expensive! This sweet little decor vignette packs a delicious punch and will surely be a conversation piece in your home! Any guesses on how long mine lasted before they started being devoured? LOL! This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation from their usage. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon. All opinions are my own. To achieve this I used plastic apothecary jars from Michael's (large one ...
The Best Valentine’s Day Books for Your Little Reader
Valentine's Day is just around the corner! The best way to celebrate anything, in my opinion, is with books! Researchers at THE Ohio State University estimate that children who are regularly read to can learn ONE MILLION more words before entering Kindergarten. Imagine that! Such a small action like reading can have a huge impact! We have a whole bookshelf full in our playroom (that are oftentimes used to make big towers LOL) and then a smaller, forward-facing bookshelf where I keep seasonal ...
Christmas Wrap-Up
And so we find ourselves here, floating adrift in the weird period of time between Christmas and New Year's. Do I know what day it is? No. Do I care? Also no. Calories still don't count, the kids don't always make it out of pajamas before lunch, and my default position is on the couch under a blanket. This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation from their usage. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon. This does not sway my opinion in the ...
How to Stay Connected this Holiday Season
My family usually spends Christmas in Wisconsin with my in-laws. It is a tradition we look forward to all year! This year, especially, we looked forward to it after having spent last Christmas apart. So it was extra disappointing to have to cancel our travels. Again. Because we can't be there in person, it's so important that we find other ways to stay connected to our family! Here's how we're planning on feeling close together while far apart. Use Technology to Stay Connected Our ...
Countdown to Christmas!
Happy December! Can you believe it's already here and we're talking about Christmas?! I feel like winter in general just snuck up on me! Every day I'm shocked that it's cold outside LOL. Luckily, I'm a prepper and a planner so I'm not caught flat-footed and unprepared! This post includes affiliate links, and I may receive compensation from their usage. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon. This does not sway my opinion in the least. I appreciate your ...