Eco-friendly Ways to Scrub Your Home: #CTWW

by mamapoole // October 2, 2013 // Comments off

You’ve heard of the term spring cleaning but how about fall cleaning? It’s time to clean up house and get ready for those colder months to move in! This week our #CTWW group is discussing how to prepare your home... Continue reading →

Oven Baked Pork Tenderlion and Old Bay Potatoes

by mamapoole // October 1, 2013 // Comments off

Sometimes, I don’t want to cook. Sometimes, I wish there was a magical dinner that I could throw in the microwave like The Jetsons tv show. And sometimes, I just need a budget-friendly recipe so I can enjoy other things... Continue reading →

Four Preschool Fall Leaf Crafts

by mamapoole // September 30, 2013 // Comments off

Last week, when we looked out our classroom window, we noticed the color of the leaves have changed! I have to admit, I became giddy as I thought of many activities that we can do with them. I quickly put... Continue reading →

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 →

#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 →