Explore nature with a MAGNIFYING GLASS. Make a VOLCANO by piling dirt 10″ high. Dig a hole in the top. Pour in 2 tsp. Baking soda followed by some vinegar. Watch the ERUPTION! Have ROLLAR SKATING or ROLLAR BLADING RACES around the block- using proper safety gear, of course. Set-up a times OBSTACLE course at a playground: go down the slide, along the monkey bars, swing on the … Continue reading Summer Fun Ideas
Before bed, my children and I exchange NOW and LATER KISSES. The NOW KISSES go in one hand and we “eat” these right away (sometimes they are “flavored” like candy.) The LATER KISSES go in the other hand and these get stuffed under the pillow for later if we get lonely. This has been a fun game and very special works well when a parent is … Continue reading Heartwarmers
I remember as a child that snack time was the best. My mom would sometimes have a special snack for us. Here are some ideas for fun special snacks. -Silly Sandwichs: one piece of bread with peanut butter on it. Make a face or design using whatever “toppings” you want, ie. chocolate chips, raisins, marshmallows, m&m’s, coconut, peanuts. Whatever is in the cupboard! – Fruit cup. … Continue reading Snack Time Ideas!
Monday night after an hour and a half of RC screaming and crying, I gave myself a time out. I put RC in his crib with his music and mobile and went into my room for 10 minutes or so. At that point I called my mom. Feeling like the worst mother in the world, I was reminded that many mothers go through this and I … Continue reading Mommy Needs a Time Out!
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 