Exploring the magical world of magnets: #kidsscience

by mamapoole // September 27, 2013 // Comments off

There is something magical about magnets. How they draw to each other, how they fly in fast, the clang they make when two magnets connect. It makes the eyes of a child get bigger and bigger as they discover this... Continue reading →

Homeschooling Index

by mamapoole // September 26, 2013 // Comments off

Find all toddler and preschooler crafts and activities here! Storytime Books All About Monsters Exploring Art Homemade Play Dough Make a Weather Station Clock Craft Springtime Rainbow Door Hanger Community Map Bake and Play Exploring Colors Match the Rainbow Red... Continue reading →

The Best Homemade Play Dough Recipe #kidscrafts

by mamapoole // September 26, 2013 // Comments off

Let’s be honest, play dough is lots of fun. Even adults still like the touch and squeeze of play dough! I will admit, I like to roll, cut and create myself! When I learned a bunch of new ways to... Continue reading →

#CTWW: Eco-friendly Tips for Fall House Cleaning

by mamapoole // September 25, 2013 // Comments off

I’m sure you have noticed something knocking at your window or at least I have here in Maryland…Fall is finally here! Just like Springtime, Fall is also a great season to clean the house, open some windows and let loose!... Continue reading →

Turkey and Zucchini Meatloaf #TastyTuesday

by mamapoole // September 24, 2013 // Comments off

If you haven’t jumped on the bandwagon from switching beef to turkey in your meals, you should definitely try it! When I was a consultant, I would demonstrate home cooking shows and cook a dinner for the audience. One of... Continue reading →

Mama Monday: Homeschool Classroom for Preschoolers

by mamapoole // September 23, 2013 // Comments off

This week has been a blast! I was able to turn my basement into a “classroom” on a very small budget. I mean small. I want to give a big shout out to IKEA for supplying all the new items... Continue reading →

Learn to Count: Preschooler Math

by mamapoole // September 22, 2013 // Comments off

Learning math doesn’t have to be a daunting task for your little ones but instead lots of fun. I can recall my mom writing simple addition on index cards and let me just say boring! Looking at numbers only helped... Continue reading →

Homemade Colored Sorting Pasta: #Kiddythursday

by mamapoole // September 19, 2013 // Comments off

While the boys were out on a Home Depot run (arh! arh! arh!) Mama and baby girl got to spend some much needed quality 1:1 time. Earlier in the week, I noticed I have an abundance of pasta. I mean,... Continue reading →

Eco-friendly NCFD: #CTWW + #Giveaway Lunch Box

by mamapoole // September 18, 2013 // Comments off

Okay, be honest with me. Did you accept our Eco-friendly Hair Removal Challenge? I have upgraded my razor to one that I only “trash” the heads and I feel pretty good about that. Honestly, I don’t change them very often... Continue reading →

Mung bean, Sweet Potato and Spinach Soup #TastyTuesday

by mamapoole // September 17, 2013 // Comments off

This dish reminds me of why I started to blog years ago. I was on a mission to eat real food and bring my body back to a status of healthy once again. My first post, Ginger Lemon Tea, is... Continue reading →