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A friend of mine did a summer bingo and asked if I had one she could add to her newsletter. I said, "NO! But I can make one!" Famous words. I thought really hard about this. For real. It was tricky because I also wanted to pick books I don't currently teach in my classes,… Continue reading Summer *Classic* Bookish Bingo
I spend a lot of time creating additional support materials for the girls. And then I post something like my TV time tickets and friends go, "CAN YOU SHARE THE TEMPLATE!" And I remember I have a website and the PERFECT place to drop some freebies! It's mostly stuff for preschool-early elementary. But one or… Continue reading Freebie Palooza!
The author reflects on childhood memories shared with parents and how they influenced the development of personal hobbies. The text emphasizes the importance of maintaining adult interests outside of parenting for mental health, while also sharing those passions with children. It advocates for a balanced approach to parenting and personal fulfillment.
Some of my earliest childhood memories are of reading before bed at night with my parents. We more or less owned most of the Golden Books. I developed an obsession with reading at a very early age. I'm sure I had plenty of "stuff," as a kid, but honestly, I have been proud of my… Continue reading Our Favorite Kid’s Books
People have been taking milk baths for hundreds and thousands of years. Cleopatra was known to take baths of milk, honey, and oils. Medieval women believed bathing in milk would help keep their skin white as milk. There are very legitimate benefits to bathing in milk, but most adult milk baths call for whole milk,… Continue reading Baby Milk Bath
