You don't have to be into dinosaurs to enjoy a day at the MS Museum of Natural Science. The museum features various exhibits throughout the year, and the current exhibit was a hit with our kids...both of them! The Amazing Butterflies exhibit teaches kids (and adults!) so much about the life cycle of butterflies...and in really fun ways. From learning to move like a caterpillar to zooming down a ...
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Make-It-Yourself Monday: Paper!
Terrible photo aside, this was a great craft project! It's pretty simple to do (if it is a little messy) and can be a great way to do a little recycling. Here's what you'll need: Paper (tear it up or shred it first) - We used a mixture of tissue paper and printer paper. Two wooden picture frames Screening A blender or food processor a basin A sponge felt or flannel Here's the ...
Friday Favorites: The things kids say….and more!
First Friday Favorite: Taking a brief break from blogging and not feeling bad about it. A salad made from fresh-picked lettuce that's growing in my garden: Things I overheard my daughter and niece saying at lunch one day. They're both in kindergarten and learning to read: "Can you spell your name?"...."Well, can you spell it with your eyes closed?" .... "Can you spell 'world'?"...."No, ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Don’t take it for granted….
I turn on the tap, and water flows freely. Cool, refreshing and clean. And I don't even stop to be thankful for it. That's normal, you say. Here in America we're blessed. Many of us have no idea what it's like to live without access to clean water...or any water. But I do. I know what it's like to live in a dry land, to turn the tap and have nothing happen, to see water being hauled in ...