Banana Smoothie: For the picky eater

by mamapoole // November 4, 2013 // Comments off

Mr 4 and I were going over our fruits and vegetables last week. What is this and what is that… but then I asked him what he liked. Our conversation went something like this: Mom: Do you like bananas? Mr.... Continue reading →

DIY Puffy Paint

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

We love to find new ways to make paint. Miss 2 is very artistic and would happy painting all day. Mr 4 is not very artistic, however; he loves to feel squishy, slimy materials between his fingers. This project was... Continue reading →

My Body: Preschool Activities

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

Last week, I went to the library and pulled out some books. Well okay, 62 books. I asked the librarian how many I could take and she told me one hundred! Jeepers! I thought I was crazy walking through the... Continue reading →

5 Frugal Toddler Activities Using 2 Items

by mamapoole // October 28, 2013 // Comments off

The toddler years are a time of discovery, curiosity and wonder. Around every corner, every step taken, every turn made there is some magic to be touched and discovered. It’s a time for social, cognitive and emotional development. When I... Continue reading →

Halloween Sensory Tub for Toddlers

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

Every morning, I set out a new activity for the children to discover. I do this so the children don’t choose the television for entertainment. I like to put this chunk of time in our morning schedule as our, Invitation... Continue reading →

Our Blue Day: A day of toddler blue activities

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

Some days I have blue days. Yes, they are there. No matter how content I am with life, sometimes events bring my mood down. On this particular day, I was having a real blue day. I could not get out... Continue reading →

DIY First Board Game for Preschoolers

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

Did you know that you can create educational opportunities in your home without spending a dime? It’s true. Learning opportunities are around every corner, it just takes a little creativity to find and create them. When I was a new... Continue reading →

Best Flying Pumpkin Shaker Thing

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

Twas the night before Halloween and all thru the mist, creatures were stirring and making their list. Okay, so I’m not a poet (and I know it) but work with me. It’s almost Halloween and we are starting our Halloween... Continue reading →

Preschooler Science Experiment: Exploring Clouds

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

While the kids and I were on a road trip one day, Mr 4 asked about the clouds in the sky. “What are they?” “Well, what do they do?” I love when a child asks questions. It means they are... Continue reading →

Signazon Business Cards

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

Things that make me smile: being prepared for the day, being organized and my new business cards from Signazon! Even though I don’t own my own company, I still frequently get asked for my business card. It’s one of those... Continue reading →