One on one time with my toddler while homeschooling my 9 year old, has been near impossible these last couple months. In the summer it was easy to bring both of them out, keep both of them in, play with both of them on the beach (or in my case, read my book happily while […]
Choosing to Homeschool :: BTS Fall 2020/21
Happy September! Happy Back to school! And you read it right… we are choosing to homeschool! Was it an option? Absolutely! Was it an easy one? Absolutely… NOT. I think I spent more time humming and hawing about whether I was going to homeschool Little Mama or not, than actually planning her homeschool year. And […]
The Impact of Social Distancing :: Homeschooling the Reluctant Learner
How am I going to get my work done, support my now work-at-home husband, take care of my toddler, and homeschool my reluctant learner child? Is it just me, or is the Global Pandemic stay home order throwing all households with kids into a tailspin? A couple weeks ago, I was on my phone feverishly […]
My Baby’s Growing Up – Kid Crush USA
Ugh. My baby’s growing up. At lightening speed. It’s been an incredible summer spending every waking moment with my family, adjusting to our life as a party of four. And even with my daily dose, I am noticing very quickly how much change is taking place in both my children. Easy to spot the transformation that […]
Back to School and Back to Work
Here we go again. First day of school. This year… Grade 1. Back to school and back to work. Last year, kindergarten was one thing – a nice transition from preschool. And even then, I still felt the jab in my gut. Now it’s officially a “grade”, and on the days leading up to it, […]
Valentine’s Day Friendship Bracelets :: For School Friends
Valentine’s Day friendship bracelets? For an entire class? In theory, Valentine’s Day greetings for school friends, is very simple. Buy some mini v-day cards, encourage your little one to write their little friends’ names on them, and voila! You’re done. But you know us. We’re always looking for the detour – as we have a […]
A Valentine’s Day Gift for Preschoolers :: Heart Springs
Valentine’s Day is always a hit for preschoolers and school aged kids, and even now, as a big kid – I’m a huge fan of celebrating this holiday. Yes – everyday should be Valentine’s Day, just how everyday should be Christmas, and in our case, everyday should be Halloween! We should be showing our love and gratitude for […]
Ways to Help my Child Stay Asleep :: Vol. 43 #5Faves
It’s a miracle! MY KID SLEEPS THROUGH THE NIGHT! To all my fellow sleep deprived parents – I am not here to boast, believe me. After 5 1/2 years of failed attempts, about a zillion tears (and I’m not just talking about Little Mama‘s) I am here to tell you… There. Is. Hope. It’s been half […]
Back to School For Mom :: Vol. 41 #5Faves
Today, is the 2nd full day of Little Mama being in kindergarten. For the last month of mind-boggling preparation for first day of school, I have simply forgotten what it means to be back to school for mom. Moreover, I have been so distracted by the anxiety and worry about Little Mama being away from me for more […]
5 Fave Stylish Little Girl Hairstyles :: Vol. 38 #5Faves
Now that Little Mama is 5 years old, I am constantly in search of creative and stylish little girl hairstyles that would suit her hair length, and dare I say it – sassy ways. If you have been following our blog since the day hair has become an issue (i.e.: this child actually didn’t have hair until […]
5 Back To School Must Dos :: Vol. 35 #5Faves
Where did July go? Better yet, where did January go? How are we already talking about back to school must dos, when we are barely scratching summer’s surface? Apparently, in spite of the validity of this question, it’s all the world, their kids, and their kids’ dogs are talking about these days. What to wear? […]
8 Basic Tips for Back to School Microfashion
We are essentially the last group in the entire universe to start preschool this late into September. But are we worried? Most certainly not. We are as happy as can be. Why? Because, it affords us a little extra time in the sun, and a lot more time to fine tune our fashionably late entrance. As far as personal style […]
Not too Cool for PreSchool – First Day
The day has finally come. Today, was LD‘s first day of preschool. She was so excited she could barely wipe this goofy grin off her sweet little face. Since today was her first day, we decided to treat ourselves to a rather interesting ensemble. It doesn’t take a professor to know that preschool is all about […]
How we can help Oklahoma be OK once again…
We are heartbroken to hear of yet another disaster that has claimed the lives of over 51 victims, with 20 children among them. Details of the 2-mile wide monster tornado that tore across parts of Oklahoma City and its suburbs, is all over the news and has flooded the feeds on all social media circuits. […]
Honoring Their Beautiful Memory – The Angels of Sandy Hook Elementary
I simply cannot fathom the grief, loss, and pain that the families are experiencing as a result of the tragedy that overcame the peaceful town of Newtown, Connecticut, as well as our nation on December 14th, 2012. As a parent, it really hits home – to the core – when you hear of children being […]
