Why I Love Having Children Close in Age

When I tell people I have two children two and under, I normally get some sort of response of sympathy.  Having my children so close in age was something that my husband and I decided consciously to do.  We wanted them to grow up together and be at the same development age range.  Yes we knew that it was going to be difficult and more work … Continue reading Why I Love Having Children Close in Age

How to Prepare your Pets for Welcoming a New Baby.

So you have a little one on the way and you already have a couple of furbabies at home.  There are a few things that you can do to help prepare them for the arrival of your baby. – Start with noises babies make.  Youtube is great for this.  Look up babies crying, screaming, laughing…. Play the video so that your furbabies can hear.  Start … Continue reading How to Prepare your Pets for Welcoming a New Baby.

Book Review: The Penny Whistle Any Day is a Holiday Party Book

The Penny Whistle Any Day Is a Holiday Book is a great book that has wonderful ideas for different days to celebrate with a party.  With 24 different party themes one is able to host a party for even the smallest things like getting your braces off or loosing a tooth.  All you have to do is grab the materials listed and have fun!Is there a … Continue reading Book Review: The Penny Whistle Any Day is a Holiday Party Book

Ideas for Stuffing Easter Eggs besides Candy

Buy a puzzle and put the individual pieces in each egg.  Number them so you know you have all the pieces. Buy each child a puzzle and put the individual pieces in the egg.  Have the children sort which pieces go to each puzzle. Fill the eggs with the Alphabet, have the children put it them in order. For younger children, fill the eggs with … Continue reading Ideas for Stuffing Easter Eggs besides Candy

Tips for Making and Keeping Friends

BE ACCEPTING.  Not all of your friends are going to think and act the same as you. BE A GOOD LISTENER.  Make sure to make eye contact and even respond to what they are saying. DON’T BE A SHOW OFF.  Not everyone you meet will have the same interests or abilities so don’t rub it in. DON’T JUST USE YOUR FRIENDS.  Don’t only want to … Continue reading Tips for Making and Keeping Friends