I received an early Mother's Day gift when our baby girl, Lydia, arrived last Sunday! It wasn't the home birth I had planned, but our hospital experience ended up being wonderful and very accommodating. Be on the lookout for some newborn cloth diaper reviews, which I will be posting soon at Cloth is Cool. And now here are some thought-starters for Mother's Day gifts, in case you're looking for something new and different. These are all products I've tried and can highly Continue Reading
7 Effective Spring Cleaning Tips+ a Giveaway
Start your spring cleaning with a fresh approach! I've got some tips and tricks for you that may help relieve you of some of the drudgery and enjoy more of the perks. These seven strategies will save you time and make all that work much more effective. Identify the Trouble Spots Before you even start cleaning, make a cup of tea or coffee and sit down with pen and paper. Write down the cleaning problems that overwhelm you the most, and jot down some ideas for solutions. For instance, if Continue Reading
Easter Week Giveaway: Win an Etsy Gift Card + Book Assortment
Spring is a time of renewal and hope and fresh new beauty. So what better time to offer a giveaway for some beautiful things? Here's what we're featuring today: The Brown Rabbit Studio My mother, Susan Poitevin, shares her original oil and watercolor creations through the Brown Rabbit Studio Etsy shop. Take a look at her lovely art prints, bookmarks and notecards! Her Brown Rabbit Studio is not just a shop name, it's a real place here on the banks of Mill Creek in Kansas. The Continue Reading
Plan Early for This Year’s 4th of July Party!
One holiday we're especially looking forward to this year is the 4th of July, a celebration of freedom from tyranny and oppression. The 4th of July reignites a much-needed sense of patriotism, so important during these times of political turmoil. Putting together a celebration with amazing food, great company and spectacular fireworks will lift your spirits and encourage everyone to remember how hard-fought American greatness was....and still is. To get a great party together, start Continue Reading
A Game for Cat Fans and Crime Solvers
Thinkfun has created a clever little logic game called Cat Crimes that challenges your child to solve mysteries like "Who broke the flower pot?" and "Who ruined the shoes?" The guilty party, of course, is one of the six sneaky cat characters. Using clues, self-standing cardboard cats, and a colorful board to guide them, children can sniff out the culprit using logic and spatial concepts. We received a complimentary copy of the Cat Crimes game from our homeschooling partners at Timberdoodle to Continue Reading
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