Oooops, do I dare say that infamous ‘four letter word’-SNOW? Well, it is in the forecast right now, so please don’t blame me for jinxing anything! I will blame Mother Nature on this one. As the likelihood of having to […]
Not too late yet!
Wow. I hope I’m not the only one who is sitting here thinking that 2015 flew by so fast. Seriously? Where did it go? As our New Year festivities are rapidly approaching this week, I wanted to share some last […]
Achoo! Allergies or a Cold?
Does your toddler have seasonal allergies? Can you tell the difference between an onset of a cold and allergies? One thing I find other parents saying frequently is either, “She’s prone to being sick”, or “Yeah, he’s sniffling again, he’s […]
PA’s astounding autumn beauty
Fall is finally here, let’s break out our stylish boots and scarves to celebrate sweater weather. When strolling down the aisles at your favorite grocery store, there is no doubt that we are the victims of everything pumpkin and spice marketing. […]
Applemania!
Welcome to apple season! To help celebrate the arrival of apple season, I have decided to share an abundance of apple-themed snacks, crafts, mini-lessons, and easy-to-do fun activities for your little one, which all relate to apples. You may get […]
Giddy-up: the joy of therapeutic horseback riding
What is therapeutic riding? Therapeutic riding is an equine-assisted activity for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being of individuals with special needs. Chances are, you’ve heard of it or know someone who participates […]
It’s not over yet
There is still time to enjoy your summer even though we are bombarded with “Back to school” marketing on television and in newspapers. Let’s make the last few weeks of summer the best we can. Enjoy fresh fruit and veggies! […]
Mom, we NEED more fun!
Need some new ideas for fun days at home? We’ve got you covered. The first few ideas need very few items and most you probably already have at home. There is just enough “messy” in these activities for most parents. […]
Fingers in the fridge 24/7?
So your children are hanging around all the time on summer break, but never seem to wander too far from the fridge. Here are some ways to prepare some healthy choices for them to self-serve in the fridge. Buying produce is healthy and is […]
Welcome to summer, it’s whine time.
Parents do a great job of handling their children crying, pouting, fussing and throwing fits. Everything but WHINING! Whining is like needles in our ears and just can’t be tolerated. How on earth can we get it to stop? How are we […]