I am thinking of ideas for Thanksgiving since it will be at my home this year. I am surely going to do these napkin rings I saw in the Family Fun Magazine. They are sooooo cute!!! I can’t wait. Family Fun does not have a printable pattern for the vests or the hats. For the […]
In The Spirit of October – Start Booing your neighbors!
Boo a friend or a neighbor… Our neighborhood always plays Boo Your Neighbor over the month of October! You drop this note (http://www.teachingheart.net/booednote.pdf ) off at a neighbors with a treat. When I say drop off, I mean put it by their door, ring the doorbell and run. My kids usually do the ringing and […]
Witch Brew Dice Game & Other Halloween Treats!
Witch Brew Dice Game You Need: 2-4 players 1 dice per gameEach player needs to cut-out their playing pieces –Click to download playing pieces!Key – Click to downloadPot set in the center of players. Players take turns rolling dice. They add 1 item into the pot based on the key. The person to fill the […]
Making Fall Trees
I had a funny thought today while in Target & walking through the kids craft area, my daughter (2 1/2) has never finger painted!!! Bad mommy… but I was a good mommy to my son/ first born. In fact, he was painting since he was six months old (patting myself on the back). Not sure […]
It’s the first day of Fall, y’all!
My son came home from school today so excited to tell me that summer was over and today was the first day of Fall. I looked at the calendar and confirmed that it was the first day of Fall. Fall is my favorite season. When I taught, summer was my favorite season simply because teachers […]
Birthday Parties In South Hills Pittsburgh Area
My friend Nancy came up with a great list of local birthday parties. I thought I would post it here in hopes it may help some one in the blogging world. Thanks Nancy for all your work on this!!! Local venues for kid birthdays Iceoplex 724-745-6666 jchapman@iceoplex.net2 packages to chose from- 1 hour public skate […]
Martha, Martha, Martha
She amazes me with all she comes up with. Have you entered her blogging contest yet?Visit Martha’s blog and make a comment.
10 Faves at My House
One of my favorite blogs, Tip Junkie is running a 10 favorite things in your house challenge… I thought I would participate since I already have most of my fave things on my computer. So here goes in random order… #1. My Southern Living Two Tier Tray!!! I LOVE THIS and use it all the […]
Hands as Warm as Toast
Recently Lisa Himle the author of Hands as Warm as Toast sent me a copy of her book to review. Hands as Warm as Toast is a heartwarming story that any kindergarten teacher, parent, or student can make a connection to. According to Ms. Himle this is a true, yet slightly embellished story about an […]
Author Insight on Back To School!
A note from the author of “GO Home, Mrs. Beekman!” Great words of wisdom! Hi Colleen, I just finished reading your review, and I have tears in my eyes. It is so wonderful that you really got the book, and that you and your son could share it together. From the bottom of my heart, […]