Children grow so quickly. One day, you are changing diapers, chasing toddlers and relaxing during naptime. In the blink of an eye, homework abounds, the phone is ringing off the wall - and it isn’t for you, and fashion has a whole new meaning.
We found a way in our family to celebrate life’s more monumental feats…the birth of a child, first steps, first day of school, and even graduation. We plant a tree.
Thank goodness for fences. Ours hides an inumerable amount of sins, from weeds to broken toys, a kite stuck in the stick of a tree we planted, and colored chalk on every flat surface. It is my family’s outdoor haven, and last year, I made it a quest to make it an educational area for my kids as well. Read more…
As the days grow cooler, my kids and I tend to spend more and more time outside. The outdoors is the perfect learning environment for children. It is full of things to explore and do that are fun for everyone. So, when you’re outside this fall, see if any of these ideas strike your fancy! Read more…
