Cookies, Crayons, Classes, & Chaos

I got such strange looks when I asked all sorts of "experts" about the food pyramid and servings for toddlers when my kids were yo...

Here are some fabulous ways to integrate crafting into a home remodel with these super terrific ideas and instructions from the very talente...

A strange synergy of ideas occurred today. Multiple folks from different venues stressed the importance of teaching kids based on their ab...

Here is a fabulous (and rather humorous!) tutorial on how to make your own pattern for a wrap skirt from Bethany at Sew, Mama, Sew ! My su...

These are some books we recently checked out at the library and had a lot of fun with! Good Morning Garden -- Beautiful paper illustratio...

If you've ever been lured by an incredible scent on a walk, chances are you might have passed a viburnum shrub.  It's one of the mos...

Even if your kids attend public or private school during the school year, you are still a home educator! Parents are always teaching their...

Children's author and illustrator and Newberry honoree, Grace Lin , is looking for her dress to wear to the Newberry banquet.  And si...

Worse than my need to continually move furniture, I have recently decided I  need to move our 1-2 ton boulder (again) to make room for the k...

Public Workshop What Snowstorms Can Teach Us About Learning, Civic Engagement & Cities. http://publicworkshop.us/?p=194 What Happen...

Here is a wonderful cartoon illustration to help people recognize (some) typical signs of a sensory processing disorder from sensory street ...

Make an adorable little boxy purse with free instructions from Three Bears  (and cleverly modeled by Annie of Blue Gables  on her blog.) ...

Reading this wish list gave a lift to my sad self today.  Selfishly, it's really good to know that I'm not alone in my struggles a...

Due to a " DIY project gone wrong" a few years ago we need to replace some bathroom cabinets in our teensy bathroom. To enhanc...

My 70's house seems destined for swag lights.  I'm sure it has had its share of them over the years. It came without overhead ligh...

Thanks to my friend Dori who pointed out this easy recipe for using a crock pot to make yogurt from the website devoted to using the slow c...

The hostess with the mostest bring us wonderful inspiration with these gorgeous  paper parasol topiaries .  I'll bet it got your creativ...

Who knew it could be so stylish to deal with messes?  Apparently the fooks at Chalkydoodles do!  Visit their website developed by the ...

Some great events that seemed relevant for families, courtesy of The City Pulse . Thursday, April 22 Digging and Forking for Better So...

Can it get more perfect than this?? Who wouldn't want to enjoy the heavenly fragrance of lilacs for the entire summer?!  And though ...