I can’t believe its October already…Thinking about Halloween and the holidays are just around the corner.
September has brought about the kickoff of a monthly hands on : as we grow newsletter. Here’s the first one, in case you missed out.
Be sure 
Unwanted Behaviors : Repeat Questions
September 26, 2011 by 7 Comments
Why?Why?Why?
… Why?
Experience that in your house?Repeat.
Ha. Okay. I won’t be the one with the repetitive questions.Its probably your kids.
There’s the ‘why’ stage that we’re currently in. [Which I think I'm pretty good at answering... for now.]But, I’m sure the nagging repetitive questions will be
Betty Lukens : Learning Fun with Felt
September 25, 2011 by 2 Comments
All it takes is a little imagination…
Betty Lukens, the newest sponsor here on hands on : as we grow, has every kind of felt object/figure imaginable. And all it does take is a little imagination to bring these sets to life.
The
Month Review : Thanks Sponsors!
September 3, 2011 by 2 Comments
August has been another amazing month here on hands on : as we grow.
The first part of the Raising Kids is Tough : Eating Battles series was a success! Lots of questions came in throughout the month as well, and we tried
Modern Art Memory Game : Giveaway
August 30, 2011 by 37 Comments
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
Congratulations to sweetheart!
Due to the previous winner not responding, I drew a new winner and notified her via email.
AMMO Books will be sending her one of these beautiful Modern Art Memory Games!
I received this
Preschool Readiness : Twitter Party 8/25
August 21, 2011 by 4 Comments
Henry started preschool last Thursday.
A big day.
Though the day itself didn’t seem so big.
After a few weeks of going four mornings a week, it may start to feel different.
I have asked myself many times, “Is Henry ready for
Thank You Sponsors : Top Referrers
August 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I want to give a huge thank you to Fudoo Boards for continuing our partnership again and a big welcome to a new sponsor this month, A Mom with a Lesson Plan.
Fudoo Boards is a fun,
Raising Kids is Tough : At the Dinner Table
August 1, 2011 by 7 Comments
I announced the Raising Kids is Tough [RKIT] series on the blog and asked for your toughest questions.
Each Monday for the month of August, I’m going to focus on the battles of eating that every household has at one time or another.
A Mom with a Lesson Plan : Spotlight
July 23, 2011 by 1 Comment
Are you organized and have a lesson plan? I don’t.
But, thankfully, Jill from A Mom with a Lesson Plan does!
Head on over and check out the new sponsor on the blog, A Mom with
Thank You! : Sponsor Spotlight
July 8, 2011 by 2 Comments
I want to give a huge thank you to Fudoo Boards for continuing our partnership.
Fudoo Boards is a fun, interactive way to learn about and
maintain healthy eating habits as well as a healthy lifestyle!
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I’ve found that the blogging
Crafty Art : Eric Carle Caterpillar
June 24, 2011 by 11 Comments
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is probably the most well-known, and popular, of his books. At least it is to me.
I asked Henry if he’d like to make a caterpillar out of tin cans.
He jumped at the chance and
Outdoor Play : Tin Can Forest
June 14, 2011 by 25 Comments
A forest in the sandbox for the Forest Fiesta!
Henry and I made a real forest with upcycled tin cans, tree branches and a few plants.
Henry loves picking up sticks at Grandma’s house. So that’s just what he did.
While he added the biggest
Thank You : Sponsor Spotlight
June 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I want to give a huge thank you to Fudoo Boards for sponsoring me.
Fudoo Boards is a fun, interactive way to learn about and
maintain healthy eating habits as well as a healthy lifestyle!
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I also want to thank my
Fudoo Boards : Eat! Drink! Move! Think!
May 28, 2011 by 3 Comments
Fudoo Boards really does make it simple to lead a healthy lifestyle,
and its especially fun for kids and preschoolers!
[I'd have fun with it myself, as the mom!]
If you haven’t had the chance, check out the new sponsor on the
